The 2026 NFL preseason kicks into full swing on Thursday, August 13, with a busy day of action across the league. After a thrilling Hall of Fame Game one week ago, every team will now have their opportunity to give fans a first look at what to expect for the upcoming season.
On Thursday, there will be six games throughout the night, with the Green Bay Packers at Pittsburgh Steelers filling in the primetime spot on the NFL Network.
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While a majority of games will be broadcast on local networks, select games will air live on the NFL Network, along with select games streaming on ESPN Unlimited.
When and where will your favorite team be taking the field?
A full look at the TV schedule for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL preseason can be seen below (Nationally broadcast games in bold).
2026 NFL Preseason Week 1 TV Schedule
Thursday, Aug. 13
- Detroit Lions at Cincinnati Bengals, 7 p.m. ET (Local TV)
- Green Bay Packers at Pittsburgh Steelers, 7 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
- Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots, 7:30 p.m. ET (Local TV)
- Arizona Cardinals at Las Vegas Raiders, 8 p.m. ET (Local TV)
- Los Angeles Chargers at Houston Texans, 8 p.m. ET (Local TV)
- Tennessee Titans at San Francisco 49ers, 9 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Friday, Aug. 14
- Denver Broncos at Atlanta Falcons, 7 p.m. ET (Local TV)
- Miami Dolphins at Washington Commanders, 7 p.m. ET (Local TV)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Jets, 7 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Saturday, Aug. 15
- Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills, 1 p.m. ET (Local TV)
- Cleveland Browns at Chicago Bears, 1 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
- Minnesota Vikings at New York Giants, 1 p.m. ET (Local TV)
- Jacksonville Jaguars at New Orleans Saints, 4 p.m. ET (Local TV)
- Los Angeles Rams at Kansas City Chiefs, 4 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
- Philadelphia Eagles at Baltimore Ravens, 7 p.m. ET (Local TV)
- Dallas Cowboys at Seattle Seahawks, 8 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
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