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)
Carolina Panthers 33, Arizona Cardinals 30
The Panthers edged the Cardinals in a high-scoring Hall of Fame Game to officially open the 2026 preseason.
NFL Preseason Week 1 Results (Aug. 13–15)
Thursday, Aug. 13
- Detroit Lions 14, Cincinnati Bengals 16
- Green Bay Packers 9, Pittsburgh Steelers 28 (NFL Network)
- Indianapolis Colts 13, New England Patriots 13
- Arizona Cardinals 27, Las Vegas Raiders 14 (ESPN App)
- Los Angeles Chargers 27, Houston Texans 7
- Tennessee Titans 19, San Francisco 49ers 13 (NFL Network)
Friday, Aug. 14
- Denver Broncos 27, Atlanta Falcons 7 (ESPN App)
- Miami Dolphins 7, Washington Commanders 20
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24, New York Jets 16 (NFL Network)
Saturday, Aug. 15
- Carolina Panthers 14, Buffalo Bills 29
- Cleveland Browns 10, Chicago Bears 34 (NFL Network)
- Minnesota Vikings 13, New York Giants 10 (ESPN App)
- Jacksonville Jaguars 24, New Orleans Saints 20 (ESPN App)
- Los Angeles Rams 20, Kansas City Chiefs 12 (NFL Network)
- Philadelphia Eagles 7, Baltimore Ravens 24 (ESPN App)
- Dallas Cowboys 17, Seattle Seahawks 7 (NFL Network)
NFL Preseason Week 2 Schedule (Aug. 20–23)
Thursday, Aug. 20
- Las Vegas Raiders at Houston Texans – 8:00 p.m. ET (ESPN)
- San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Chargers – 10:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Friday, Aug. 21
- New York Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers – 7:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
- Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars – 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN App)
- Green Bay Packers at Denver Broncos – 9:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Saturday, Aug. 22
- Washington Commanders at Detroit Lions – 12:00 p.m. ET
- Atlanta Falcons at Indianapolis Colts – 1:00 p.m. ET
- Baltimore Ravens at Minnesota Vikings – 1:00 p.m. ET (ESPN App)
- Buffalo Bills at Cleveland Browns – 1:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
- New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Rams – 4:00 p.m. ET (ESPN App)
- New York Giants at Miami Dolphins – 4:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
- Chicago Bears at Cincinnati Bengals – 7:00 p.m. ET
- Philadelphia Eagles at New England Patriots – 7:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
- Kansas City Chiefs at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN App)
- Dallas Cowboys at Arizona Cardinals – 10:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Sunday, Aug. 23
- Seattle Seahawks vs. Tennessee Titans – 8:00 p.m. ET (FOX)
NFL Preseason Week 3 Schedule (Aug. 27–29)
Thursday, Aug. 27
- Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills – 7:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
- New England Patriots at Cleveland Browns – 8:00 p.m. ET (Prime Video)
- San Francisco 49ers at Las Vegas Raiders – 8:00 p.m. ET (ESPN App)
- Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Chargers – 10:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Friday, Aug. 28
- Washington Commanders at Baltimore Ravens – 6:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
- Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins – 7:00 p.m. ET
- Houston Texans at Carolina Panthers – 7:00 p.m. ET
- New York Giants at New York Jets – 7:30 p.m. ET
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Jacksonville Jaguars – 7:30 p.m. ET
- Arizona Cardinals at Green Bay Packers – 8:00 p.m. ET
- Cincinnati Bengals at Philadelphia Eagles – 8:00 p.m. ET (CBS/Paramount+)
- New Orleans Saints at Dallas Cowboys – 8:00 p.m. ET (ESPN App)
- Seattle Seahawks at Kansas City Chiefs – 8:00 p.m. ET (ESPN App)
- Minnesota Vikings at Denver Broncos – 9:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Saturday, Aug. 29
- Detroit Lions at Indianapolis Colts – 1:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
- Chicago Bears at Tennessee Titans – 6:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
MORE: NFL Week 1 Preseason 2026 Schedule: 11 National Games Light Up the Slate
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.
