2026 NFL Preseason Schedule and Scores: Full Results, Times & TV Channels

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NFL Preseason Schedule

The 2026 NFL preseason is rolling, and the picture is getting clearer by the week. Carolina opened the exhibition season with a thriller in the Hall of Fame Game. Week 1 delivered a full slate of results. Week 2 begins Thursday, and Week 3 will wrap everything up before the regular season starts on Sept. 9.

Here’s the complete 2026 NFL preseason schedule with available scores, times, TV information, and results so far.

When Does the 2026 NFL Preseason Start and End?

  • Start: Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026 (Hall of Fame Game)
  • End: Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026 (final Week 3 games)

The regular season kicks off Wednesday, Sept. 9, when the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks host the New England Patriots.

Hall of Fame Game (Week 0)

NFL Hall of Fame Game

NFL Hall of Fame Game
Game Result
Hall of Fame GameCarolina Panthers 33, Arizona Cardinals 30

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NFL Preseason Week 1 Results (Aug. 13–15)

NFL Preseason Week 1 Results

NFL Preseason Week 1 Results
Date Matchup Result TV
Thursday, Aug. 13Detroit Lions vs. Cincinnati BengalsLions 14, Bengals 16—
Thursday, Aug. 13Green Bay Packers vs. Pittsburgh SteelersPackers 9, Steelers 28NFL Network
Thursday, Aug. 13Indianapolis Colts vs. New England PatriotsColts 13, Patriots 13—
Thursday, Aug. 13Arizona Cardinals vs. Las Vegas RaidersCardinals 27, Raiders 14ESPN App
Thursday, Aug. 13Los Angeles Chargers vs. Houston TexansChargers 27, Texans 7—
Thursday, Aug. 13Tennessee Titans vs. San Francisco 49ersTitans 19, 49ers 13NFL Network
Friday, Aug. 14Denver Broncos vs. Atlanta FalconsBroncos 27, Falcons 7ESPN App
Friday, Aug. 14Miami Dolphins vs. Washington CommandersDolphins 7, Commanders 20—
Friday, Aug. 14Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New York JetsBuccaneers 24, Jets 16NFL Network
Saturday, Aug. 15Carolina Panthers vs. Buffalo BillsPanthers 14, Bills 29—
Saturday, Aug. 15Cleveland Browns vs. Chicago BearsBrowns 10, Bears 34NFL Network
Saturday, Aug. 15Minnesota Vikings vs. New York GiantsVikings 13, Giants 10ESPN App
Saturday, Aug. 15Jacksonville Jaguars vs. New Orleans SaintsJaguars 24, Saints 20ESPN App
Saturday, Aug. 15Los Angeles Rams vs. Kansas City ChiefsRams 20, Chiefs 12NFL Network
Saturday, Aug. 15Philadelphia Eagles vs. Baltimore RavensEagles 7, Ravens 24ESPN App
Saturday, Aug. 15Dallas Cowboys vs. Seattle SeahawksCowboys 17, Seahawks 7NFL Network

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NFL Preseason Week 2 Schedule (Aug. 20–23)

NFL Preseason Week 2 Schedule

NFL Preseason Week 2 Schedule
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
DateMatchupTime (ET)TV
Thursday, Aug. 20Las Vegas Raiders at Houston Texans8:00 p.m.ESPN
Thursday, Aug. 20San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Chargers10:00 p.m.NFL Network
Friday, Aug. 21New York Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers7:00 p.m.NFL Network
Friday, Aug. 21Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars7:30 p.m.ESPN App
Friday, Aug. 21Green Bay Packers at Denver Broncos9:00 p.m.NFL Network
Saturday, Aug. 22Washington Commanders at Detroit Lions12:00 p.m.—
Saturday, Aug. 22Atlanta Falcons at Indianapolis Colts1:00 p.m.—
Saturday, Aug. 22Baltimore Ravens at Minnesota Vikings1:00 p.m.ESPN App
Saturday, Aug. 22Buffalo Bills at Cleveland Browns1:00 p.m.NFL Network
Saturday, Aug. 22New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Rams4:00 p.m.ESPN App
Saturday, Aug. 22New York Giants at Miami Dolphins4:00 p.m.NFL Network
Saturday, Aug. 22Chicago Bears at Cincinnati Bengals7:00 p.m.—
Saturday, Aug. 22Philadelphia Eagles at New England Patriots7:00 p.m.NFL Network
Saturday, Aug. 22Kansas City Chiefs at Tampa Bay Buccaneers7:30 p.m.ESPN App
Saturday, Aug. 22Dallas Cowboys at Arizona Cardinals10:00 p.m.NFL Network
Sunday, Aug. 23Seattle Seahawks vs. Tennessee Titans8:00 p.m.FOX

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NFL Preseason Week 3 Schedule (Aug. 27–29)

NFL Preseason Week 3 Schedule

NFL Preseason Week 3 Schedule
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
DateMatchupTime (ET)TV
Thursday, Aug. 27Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills7:00 p.m.NFL Network
Thursday, Aug. 27New England Patriots at Cleveland Browns8:00 p.m.Prime Video
Thursday, Aug. 27San Francisco 49ers at Las Vegas Raiders8:00 p.m.ESPN App
Thursday, Aug. 27Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Chargers10:00 p.m.NFL Network
Friday, Aug. 28Washington Commanders at Baltimore Ravens6:00 p.m.NFL Network
Friday, Aug. 28Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins7:00 p.m.—
Friday, Aug. 28Houston Texans at Carolina Panthers7:00 p.m.—
Friday, Aug. 28New York Giants at New York Jets7:30 p.m.—
Friday, Aug. 28Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Jacksonville Jaguars7:30 p.m.—
Friday, Aug. 28Arizona Cardinals at Green Bay Packers8:00 p.m.—
Friday, Aug. 28Cincinnati Bengals at Philadelphia Eagles8:00 p.m.CBS/Paramount+
Friday, Aug. 28New Orleans Saints at Dallas Cowboys8:00 p.m.ESPN App
Friday, Aug. 28Seattle Seahawks at Kansas City Chiefs8:00 p.m.ESPN App
Friday, Aug. 28Minnesota Vikings at Denver Broncos9:00 p.m.NFL Network
Saturday, Aug. 29Detroit Lions at Indianapolis Colts1:00 p.m.NFL Network
Saturday, Aug. 29Chicago Bears at Tennessee Titans6:00 p.m.NFL Network

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How to Watch the 2026 NFL Preseason

Most games air on local network affiliates. National windows appear on NFL Network, ESPN, ESPN App, FOX, CBS, and Prime Video.

Streaming options

  • NFL+ for out-of-market games
  • YouTube TV, Fubo, and similar services for live TV packages
  • Network apps (FOX Sports, CBS Sports, Paramount+, ESPN) for specific national games

Over-the-air antennas can pick up local FOX, NBC, and CBS broadcasts for free in many markets.

Quick Preseason Notes

Each team plays three preseason games under the current format. The Hall of Fame Game counts as an extra contest for the two participants. Roster cuts will accelerate after Week 2 and become final after Week 3.

The 2026 NFL preseason schedule is delivering the usual mix of evaluation opportunities, depth-chart battles, and early storylines. Week 1 results are in the books. Week 2 starts Thursday. Keep this page updated for scores as they come in.

FAQ

When does the 2026 NFL preseason end? The final games are scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 29.

How many preseason games does each NFL team play in 2026? Three games per team (plus the Hall of Fame Game for two clubs).

What channel shows most NFL preseason games? Local network affiliates carry the majority. NFL Network, ESPN, FOX, CBS, and Prime Video handle national windows.

Can I stream 2026 NFL preseason games? Yes. Options include NFL+, ESPN app, Paramount+, network apps, YouTube TV, and Fubo.

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