TV Schedule Included

Yagya Bhargava, News Writer | Athlon Sports

Training camps have been underway for weeks, and the preseason finally gives fans a look at how all that work translates onto the field. Rosters are still being sorted out across the league, with coaches balancing playing time between veterans easing back into form and rookies fighting to prove they belong.

NFL Preseason Week 1 kicks off Thursday, Aug. 13, and runs through Saturday, Aug. 15, with all 32 teams in action. Six games will air nationally on NFL Network, while the rest will be carried on local broadcasts in each team’s home market. Below is the full schedule, with all times listed in Central.

2026 NFL Preseason Week 1 Schedule

Thursday, August 13

Detroit Lions at Cincinnati Bengals – 6:00 PM (Local TV)
Location: Cincinnati, OH, Stadium: Paycor Stadium

Green Bay Packers at Pittsburgh Steelers – 6:00 PM (NFL Network)
Location: Pittsburgh, PA, Stadium: Acrisure Stadium

Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots – 6:30 PM (Local TV)
Location: Foxborough, MA, Stadium: Gillette Stadium

Los Angeles Chargers at Houston Texans – 7:00 PM (Local TV)
Location: Houston, TX, Stadium: Reliant Stadium

Arizona Cardinals at Las Vegas Raiders – 7:00 PM (Local TV)
Location: Paradise, NV, Stadium: Allegiant Stadium

Tennessee Titans at San Francisco 49ers – 8:00 PM (NFL Network)
Location: Santa Clara, CA, Stadium: Levi’s Stadium

Friday, August 14

Denver Broncos at Atlanta Falcons – 6:00 PM (Local TV)
Location: Atlanta, GA, Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Miami Dolphins at Washington Commanders – 6:00 PM (Local TV)
Location: Landover, MD, Stadium: Northwest Stadium

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Jets – 6:00 PM (NFL Network)
Location: East Rutherford, NJ, Stadium: MetLife Stadium

Saturday, August 15

Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills – 12:00 PM (Local TV)
Location: Orchard Park, NY, Stadium: Highmark Stadium

Cleveland Browns at Chicago Bears – 12:00 PM (NFL Network)
Location: Chicago, IL, Stadium: Soldier Field

Minnesota Vikings at New York Giants – 12:00 PM (Local TV)
Location: East Rutherford, NJ, Stadium: MetLife Stadium

Jacksonville Jaguars at New Orleans Saints – 3:00 PM (Local TV)
Location: New Orleans, LA, Stadium: Caesars Superdome

Los Angeles Rams at Kansas City Chiefs – 3:00 PM (NFL Network)
Location: Kansas City, MO, Stadium: Arrowhead Stadium

Philadelphia Eagles at Baltimore Ravens – 6:00 PM (Local TV)
Location: Baltimore, MD, Stadium: M&T Bank Stadium

Dallas Cowboys at Seattle Seahawks – 7:00 PM (NFL Network)
Location: Seattle, WA, Stadium: Lumen Field