With the Pro Football Hall of Fame Weekend concluding in Canton, Ohio, fans checking Sunday evening broadcast schedules for live preseason action will find an empty slate.
The 2026 NFL preseason calendar got underway on Thursday, August 6, as the Carolina Panthers defeated the Arizona Cardinals 33-30 in the annual Hall of Fame Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.
Following Saturday’s Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony honoring the Class of 2026, the league enters a scheduled four-day hiatus before launching the primary preseason slate.
Are There Any Preseason NFL Games Today?
No, there are no NFL preseason games scheduled for tonight, Sunday, August 9. The Hall of Fame Game serves as a standalone kickoff exhibition for the 107th NFL season, leaving the remainder of the induction weekend without additional games.
Saturday’s schedule focused exclusively on honors and speeches at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame formally inducted its Class of 2026: quarterback Drew Brees, wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, linebacker Luke Kuechly, kicker Adam Vinatieri, and running back Roger Craig.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin also made his national studio broadcast debut with the NBC crew as part of the weekend’s festivities.
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With the ceremonial proceedings in Canton wrapped up, all 32 franchises are focused on training camp and preparing for Week 1 of the preseason.
Full 2026 NFL Preseason Schedule, Dates, Streaming Details
Week 1 of the 2026 NFL preseason schedule officially begins on Thursday, August 13.
Running through Saturday, August 15, Week 1 features all 32 teams competing across 16 exhibition matchups over three consecutive days.
National television coverage for Week 1 of the preseason begins Thursday, August 13, on NFL Network, alongside local affiliate broadcasts. Streaming options include NFL+, Peacock, FuboTV, and YouTube TV.
Thursday, August 13
Detroit Lions at Cincinnati Bengals, 7:00 p.m. ET (Local TV)
Green Bay Packers at Pittsburgh Steelers, 7:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots, 7:30 p.m. ET (Local TV)
Los Angeles Chargers at Houston Texans, 8:00 p.m. ET (Local TV)
Arizona Cardinals at Las Vegas Raiders, 8:00 p.m. ET (ESPN App)
Tennessee Titans at San Francisco 49ers, 9:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Friday, August 14
Denver Broncos at Atlanta Falcons, 7:00 p.m. ET (ESPN App)
Miami Dolphins at Washington Commanders, 7:00 p.m. ET (Local TV)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Jets, 7:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
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Saturday, August 15
Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills, 1:00 p.m. ET (Local TV)
Cleveland Browns at Chicago Bears, 1:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Minnesota Vikings at New York Giants, 1:00 p.m. ET (ESPN App)
Los Angeles Rams at Kansas City Chiefs, 4:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Jacksonville Jaguars at New Orleans Saints, 4:00 p.m. ET (ESPN App)
Philadelphia Eagles at Baltimore Ravens, 7:00 p.m. ET (ESPN App)
Dallas Cowboys at Seattle Seahawks, 8:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Training Camp Resumes Ahead of Preseason Week 1
Several teams will engage in joint practice sessions ahead of Thursday’s exhibition openers, including sessions between the Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Rams and the Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots.
These joint practices offer coaching staff-controlled, high-tempo reps for starting units before turning over game series to reserve depth charts.
With final 53-man roster cutdowns scheduled for Sunday, August 30, at 6:00 p.m. ET, the upcoming three-game exhibition window serves as the primary proving ground for backup signal-callers, special teams depth, and undrafted rookies fighting for active roster spots.
