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The NFL is almost back in action. But first, the preseason will give fans a taste of what to expect from the 2026-27 season.
It's been a long six months without professional football to watch, but it's only a matter of time until the regular season gets started. The preseason is the perfect time for squads to get acclimated on the field, and for fans to reignite their NFL passion.
The Hall of Fame Game has come and gone, with the Panthers defeating the Cardinals 33-30 in the first matchup of the 2026-27 season. Who will stand out over the next three weeks of exhibition games?
Here's how to watch every 2026 NFL preseason game for free, including live stream options and schedule for Weeks 1-3.
NFL preseason free live streams
- TV channel: NBC, CBS, ESPN, NFL Network, local stations
- Live stream:fubo
NFL preseason games will be broadcast across a variety of national platforms, including NBC, CBS, ESPN, Prime Video and NFL Network. Along with a handful of exclusive national broadcasts, games will be televised in local markets of the participating teams.
Fans can also stream most of the games on fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers so you can try before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox and 100+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)
NFL preseason schedule 2026
Preseason Week 1 games
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu., Aug. 13 | Bengals vs. Lions | 7 p.m. | Local channels, fubo (local) |
| Steelers vs. Packers | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, fubo | |
| Patriots vs. Colts | 7:30 p.m. | Local channels, fubo (local) | |
| Raiders vs. Cardinals | 8 p.m. | Local channels, fubo (local) | |
| Texans vs. Chargers | 8 p.m. | Local channels, fubo (local) | |
| 49ers vs. Titans | 9 p.m. | NFL Network, fubo | |
| Fri., Aug. 14 | Falcons vs. Broncos | 7 p.m. | Local channels, fubo (local) |
| Jets vs. Buccaneers | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, fubo | |
| Commanders vs. Dolphins | 7 p.m. | Local channels, fubo (local) | |
| Sat., Aug. 15 | Bills vs. Panthers | 1 p.m. | Local channels, fubo (local) |
| Bears vs. Browns | 1 p.m. | NFL Network, fubo | |
| Giants vs. Vikings | 1 p.m. | Local channels, fubo (local) | |
| Chiefs vs. Rams | 4 p.m. | NFL Network, fubo | |
| Saints vs. Jaguars | 4 p.m. | Local channels, fubo (local) | |
| Ravens vs. Eagles | 7 p.m. | Local channels, fubo (local) | |
| Seahawks vs. Cowboys | 8 p.m. | NFL Network, fubo |
Preseason Week 2 games
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu., Aug. 20 | Texans vs. Raiders | 8 p.m. | ESPN, fubo |
| Chargers vs. 49ers | 10 p.m. | NFL Network, fubo | |
| Fri., Aug. 21 | Steelers vs. Jets | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, fubo |
| Jaguars vs. Panthers | 7:30 p.m. | Local channels, fubo (local) | |
| Broncos vs. Packers | 9 p.m. | NFL Network, fubo | |
| Sat., Aug. 22 | Lions vs. Commanders | 12 p.m. | Local channels, fubo (local) |
| Browns vs. Bills | 1 p.m. | NFL Network, fubo | |
| Colts vs. Falcons | 1 p.m. | Local channels, fubo (local) | |
| Vikings vs. Ravens | 1 p.m. | Local channels, fubo (local) | |
| Rams vs. Saints | 4 p.m. | Local channels, fubo (local) | |
| Dolphins vs. Giants | 4 p.m. | NFL Network, fubo | |
| Bengals vs. Bears | 7 p.m. | Local channels, fubo (local) | |
| Patriots vs. Eagles | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, fubo | |
| Buccaneers vs. Chiefs | 7:30 p.m. | Local channels, fubo (local) | |
| Cardinals vs. Cowboys | 10 p.m. | NFL Network, fubo | |
| Sun., Aug. 23 | Titans vs. Seahawks | 8 p.m. | Fox, fubo |
Preseason Week 3 games
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu., Aug. 27 | Bills vs. Steelers | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, fubo |
| Browns vs. Patriots | 8 p.m. | Prime Video | |
| Raiders vs. 49ers | 8 p.m. | Local channels, fubo (local) | |
| Chargers vs. Rams | 10 p.m. | NFL Network, fubo | |
| Fri., Aug. 28 | Ravens vs. Commanders | 6 p.m. | NFL Network, fubo |
| Dolphins vs. Falcons | 7 p.m. | Local channels, fubo (local) | |
| Panthers vs. Texans | 7 p.m. | Local channels, fubo (local) | |
| Jets vs. Giants | 7:30 p.m. | Local channels, fubo (local) | |
| Jaguars vs. Buccaneers | 7:30 p.m. | Local channels, fubo (local) | |
| Cowboys vs. Saints | 8 p.m. | Local channels, fubo (local) | |
| Chiefs vs. Seahawks | 8 p.m. | Local channels, fubo (local) | |
| Eagles vs. Bengals | 8 p.m. | CBS, fubo | |
| Packers vs. Cardinals | 8 p.m. | Local channels, fubo (local) | |
| Broncos vs. Vikings | 9 p.m. | NFL Network, fubo | |
| Sat., Aug. 29 | Colts vs. Lions | 1 p.m. | NFL Network, fubo |
| Titans vs. Bears | 6 p.m. | NFL Network, fubo |