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The final week of the preseason NFL schedule concludes tonight. The final depth chart battles will be decided, and this week’s games will be the last dress rehearsal before the 2026 season officially begins on Sept. 6.
Below, you can find all the important details about how to watch Saturday’s preseason matchups and get a look at the upcoming NFL schedule for Week 3 of the preseason.
Date
Game
Time (ET)
**TV Info**
Saturday, August 29
Lions @ Colts
1:00 PM
NFL Network
Saturday, August 29
Bears @ Titans
6:00 PM
NFL Network
The various NFL games in Week 3 of the preseason can be found on local affiliate stations, CBS, Prime Video, NFL Network, or the ESPN app with the unlimited plan.
Thursday’s national games are Steelers at Bills (NFL Network), Patriots at Browns (Prime Video), and Rams at Chargers (NFL Network). Then on Friday, Bengals at Eagles (CBS) and Vikings at Broncos (NFL Network) can be seen by most fans. Finally, Saturday’s matchups of Lions at Colts (NFL Network) and Bears at Titans (NFL Network) can be viewed across the country.
During the 2026 preseason, the majority of games will air exclusively on local television stations. Giving NFL fans the ability to watch games on major broadcast networks for free.
Aug 22, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) holds the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn ImagesCredit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
Some starters will take to the field for this week’s games. But many of them will be limited or healthy scratches for the final game before the regular season starts.
You have several options to watch out-of-market preseason games this year. NFL+ will offer games through its service, while a selection of games during the 2026 NFL preseason will also be available through NFL Network and the ESPN App.
If you are a football fan who cut the cord and moved to streaming services like YouTube TV, Fubo TV, NFL+, Paramount+, or Hulu + Live TV, all of those services offer Week 3 preseason action.
Date
Game
Time (ET)
**TV Info**
Wednesday, September 9
Patriots @ Seahawks
8:20 PM
NBC
Thursday, September 10
49ers @ Rams
8:35 PM
Netflix
Sunday, September 13
Buccaneers @ Bengals
1:00 PM
FOX
Sunday, September 13
Saints @ Lions
1:00 PM
FOX
Sunday, September 13
Jets @ Titans
1:00 PM
CBS
Sunday, September 13
Ravens @ Colts
1:00 PM
CBS
Sunday, September 13
Falcons @ Steelers
1:00 PM
FOX
Sunday, September 13
Bears @ Panthers
1:00 PM
FOX
Sunday, September 13
Browns @ Jaguars
1:00 PM
CBS
Sunday, September 13
Bills @ Texans
1:00 PM
CBS
Sunday, September 13
Dolphins @ Raiders
4:25 PM
FOX
Sunday, September 13
Packers @ Vikings
4:25 PM
CBS
Sunday, September 13
Commanders @ Eagles
4:25 PM
FOX
Sunday, September 13
Cardinals @ Chargers
4:25 PM
CBS
Sunday, September 13
Cowboys @ Giants
8:20 PM
NBC
Monday, September 14
Broncos @ Chiefs
8:15 PM
ESPN