The 2026 NFL Preseason Schedule kicks off with the Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio on August 6 and runs through the final preseason weekend on August 29. Four weeks of football — Hall of Fame, Week 1, Week 2, and Week 3 — before the regular season opens. Every game, every kickoff time, and every TV listing below.
Hall of Fame Game — Thursday, August 6
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Carolina vs. Arizona (Canton, OH) | 8:00 pm | NBC/Peacock |
The NFL Hall of Fame game 2026 opens the entire preseason with Carolina taking on Arizona at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton. NBC and Peacock carry the broadcast nationally.
NFL Preseason Week 1 (PRE1)
Thursday, August 13
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit at Cincinnati | 7:00 pm | Local |
| Green Bay at Pittsburgh | 7:00 pm | NFLN/Local |
| Indianapolis at New England | 7:30 pm | Local |
| Arizona at Las Vegas | 8:00 pm | ESPN App |
| LA Chargers at Houston | 8:00 pm | Local |
| Tennessee at San Francisco | 9:00 pm | NFLN/Local |
Friday, August 14
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Denver at Atlanta | 7:00 pm | ESPN App |
| Miami at Washington | 7:00 pm | Local |
| Tampa Bay at NY Jets | 7:00 pm | NFLN/Local |
Saturday, August 15
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Carolina at Buffalo | 1:00 pm | Local |
| Cleveland at Chicago | 1:00 pm | NFLN/Local |
| Minnesota at NY Giants | 1:00 pm | ESPN App |
| Jacksonville at New Orleans | 4:00 pm | ESPN App |
| LA Rams at Kansas City | 4:00 pm | NFLN/Local |
| Philadelphia at Baltimore | 7:00 pm | ESPN App |
| Dallas at Seattle | 8:00 pm | NFLN/Local |
NFL Preseason Week 2 (PRE2)
Thursday, August 20
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas at Houston | 8:00 pm | ESPN |
| San Francisco at LA Chargers | 10:00 pm | NFLN/Local |
Friday, August 21
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| NY Jets at Pittsburgh | 7:00 pm | NFLN/Local |
| Carolina at Jacksonville | 7:30 pm | ESPN App |
| Green Bay at Denver | 9:00 pm | NFLN/Local |
Saturday, August 22
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Washington at Detroit | 12:00 pm | Local |
| Atlanta at Indianapolis | 1:00 pm | Local |
| Baltimore at Minnesota | 1:00 pm | ESPN App |
| Buffalo at Cleveland | 1:00 pm | NFLN/Local |
| New Orleans at LA Rams | 4:00 pm | ESPN App |
| NY Giants at Miami | 4:00 pm | NFLN/Local |
| Chicago at Cincinnati | 7:00 pm | Local |
| Philadelphia at New England | 7:00 pm | NFLN/Local |
| Kansas City at Tampa Bay | 7:30 pm | ESPN App |
| Dallas at Arizona | 10:00 pm | NFLN/Local |
Sunday, August 23
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle at Tennessee | 8:00 pm | FOX |
NFL Preseason Week 3 (PRE3)
Thursday, August 27
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh at Buffalo | 7:00 pm | NFLN/Local |
| San Francisco at Las Vegas | 8:00 pm | ESPN App |
| New England at Cleveland | 8:00 pm | Prime Video |
| LA Rams at LA Chargers | 10:00 pm | NFLN/Local |
Friday, August 28
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Washington at Baltimore | 6:00 pm | NFLN/Local |
| Atlanta at Miami | 7:00 pm | Local |
| Houston at Carolina | 7:00 pm | Local |
| NY Giants at NY Jets | 7:30 pm | Local |
| Tampa Bay at Jacksonville | 7:30 pm | Local |
| Arizona at Green Bay | 8:00 pm | Local |
| Cincinnati at Philadelphia | 8:00 pm | CBS/Paramount+ |
| New Orleans at Dallas | 8:00 pm | ESPN App |
| Seattle at Kansas City | 8:00 pm | ESPN App |
| Minnesota at Denver | 9:00 pm | NFLN/Local |
Saturday, August 29
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit at Indianapolis | 1:00 pm | NFLN/Local |
| Chicago at Tennessee | 6:00 pm | NFLN/Local |
FAQ
Q: When does the NFL Preseason 2026 start?
A: The 2026 NFL Preseason Schedule begins Thursday, August 6, with the Hall of Fame game between Carolina and Arizona in Canton, Ohio at 8:00 pm ET on NBC/Peacock.
Q: What channel is the NFL Hall of Fame game 2026 on?
A: The NFL Hall of Fame game 2026 airs on NBC and Peacock at 8:00 pm ET on Thursday, August 6.
Q: How many preseason weeks are in the NFL 2026 schedule?
A: The NFL preseason games 2026 span four weeks — the Hall of Fame game, Preseason Week 1, Week 2, and Week 3 — running from August 6 through August 29.
Q: What games are on NFL Network during the 2026 preseason?
A: Several games on the NFL preseason TV schedule 2026 air on NFL Network, including Green Bay at Pittsburgh (Aug 13), Tampa Bay at NY Jets (Aug 14), Dallas at Seattle (Aug 15), and Pittsburgh at Buffalo (Aug 27) among others.