NFL preseason schedule Week 1: TV coverage, channels, live streams, scores for every football game today image
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.
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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
TV channels: NFL Network, local stations
Live streams:fubo, ESPN app
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.
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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