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The wait is finally over, and football fans can rejoice as the NFL is back! Following the Hall of Fame Game, fans of every team can sit on the couch and watch some preseason games.
There will be three full weeks of preseason as teams gear up for the 2026-27 season, attempting to dethrone the Seahawks, the defending Super Bowl champions.
In the middle of training camp, several players have stood out while some still need seasoning. Will there be any surprises during preseason play?
Here's everything that you need to know about watching NFL preseason action in Week 1, including TV and streaming information for every game.
How to watch NFL preseason Week 1: TV channels, live streams
NFL preseason games will be broadcast across a variety of platforms. All games will be broadcast in the participating teams' local markets, and NFL Network will simulcast several games each week to a national audience. Other games will stream nationally on ESPN Unlimited via the ESPN app. See the full schedule below.
Fans can stream NFL Network and local market games on fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 100+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)
NFL preseason schedule Week 1
Thursday, Aug. 13
| Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
| Lions vs. Bengals | 7 p.m. | Local channels, fubo |
| Packers vs. Steelers | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, local channels, fubo |
| Colts vs. Patriots | 7:30 p.m. | Local channels, fubo |
| Chargers vs. Texans | 8 p.m. | Local channels, fubo |
| Cardinals vs. Raiders | 8 p.m. | Local channels, ESPN Unlimited, fubo (local) |
| Titans vs. 49ers | 9 p.m. | NFL Network, local channels, fubo |
Friday, August 14
| Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
| Broncos vs. Falcons | 7 p.m. | Local channels, ESPN Unlimited, fubo (local) |
| Buccaneers vs. Jets | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, local channels, fubo |
| Dolphins vs. Commanders | 7 p.m. | Local channels, fubo |
Saturday, August 15
| Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
| Panthers vs. Bills | 1 p.m. | Local channels, fubo |
| Browns vs. Bears | 1 p.m. | NFL Network, local channels, fubo |
| Vikings vs. Giants | 1 p.m. | Local channels, ESPN Unlimited, fubo (local) |
| Rams vs. Chiefs | 4 p.m. | NFL Network, local channels, fubo |
| Jaguars vs. Saints | 4 p.m. | Local channels, ESPN Unlimited, fubo (local) |
| Eagles vs. Ravens | 7 p.m. | Local channels, ESPN Unlimited, fubo (local) |
| Cowboys vs. Seahawks | 8 p.m. | NFL Network, local channels, fubo |
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