🔥 Trending NFL Preseason Schedule: How to Watch and What to Expect

The 2026 NFL preseason officially kicks off on Thursday, August 13, 2026, with Week 1 games scheduled throughout the weekend ²³. Before that, the NFL/Hall of Fame Game between the Carolina Panthers and the Arizona Cardinals will take place on August 6, 2026, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time ³. The preseason typically lasts three weeks, concluding on Saturday, August 29, 2026 ².

You can watch the NFL preseason through various channels and streaming services. National broadcasts for select games will be available on networks like NBC ³. For a comprehensive viewing experience, NFL Network and ESPN will carry many games ⁹¹⁰. Streaming options include NFL+ ⁹ and services like Sling TV, which offers packages that include NFL Network, ESPN, and local channels like NBC and FOX in designated markets ¹⁰. For a full schedule with specific dates, kickoff times, and TV channels for all 49 preseason games, you can refer to the official NFL website or other sports news sites ¹⁷.