Week 1 of the 2026 NFL preseason continues on Friday, August 14, with a trio of games across the league. After an exciting Thursday night, we’ll get another bite of the action before entering the weekend. The lone nationally broadcast game features the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Fans of the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons can also see their teams go head-to-head on ESPN Unlimited. MORE: NFL preseason Week 1 betting guide: Thursday & Friday games All three games are set to kick off at 7:00 p.m. ET. Jul 30, 2026; Atlanta, Falcons, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) shown on the field during training camp at IBM Performance Field. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters) 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 on Friday, August 14, can be seen below (Nationally broadcast games in bold). MORE: How to live stream every 2026 NFL Preseason games for free NFL Games on Today – Friday, August 14 Feb 5, 2026; San Francisco, CA, USA; A NFL shield logo at the NFL Honors Red Carpet before Super Bowl LX at Palace of Fine Arts. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters) 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)
Week 1 of the preseason will wrap up on Saturday, August 15, with an action-packed day featuring seven games, including the Dallas Cowboys at Seattle Seahawks in primetime. Kickoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET on the NFL Network. — Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter —