The 2026 NFL season is right around the corner. But before the regular season gets underway, the focus of the football world is going to converge on the preseason.
After an electric start to the slate with the Hall of Fame game, fans may have been hoping for another thrilling night of action. Unfortunately, those checking the Tuesday slate will be disappointed to find it empty.
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With no preseason games scheduled for tonight, the football fan base is going to have to wait a little while longer to see the rest of the league in action. After a thrilling last-second classic in Canton, Ohio, the demand for more football is at its peak.
The Carolina Panthers and the Arizona Cardinals had an instant classic that ended on a rushing touchdown on the final play of the game by Haynes King, giving the Panthers a 33-30 victory.
But the game will also be remembered for an excellent first showing from this year’s third-round pick, Carson Beck, who may have given the Cardinals an intriguing edge in the quarterback room.
After that barnburner, the attention turned to the Hall of Fame ceremony. The class of 2026, featuring Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri, and Roger Craig, was formally inducted into the prestigious group.
Now, the attention turns to Week 1 of the 2026 NFL preseason slate.
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Full 2026 NFL Preseason Schedule, Dates, Streaming Details
Week 1 of the 2026 NFL preseason schedule officially begins on Thursday, August 13. Spread over three days, it will wrap up on Saturday, August 15, with all 32 teams competing in 16 exhibition matchups.
The national coverage, beginning on Thursday, August 13, will be aired on the NFL Network, alongside the typical local affiliate broadcasts. The games will also have streaming options, including the usual suspects: NFL+, Peacock, FuboTV, and YouTube TV.
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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 (Local TV, 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 (Local TV, 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)
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 (Local TV, 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 (Local TV)
- Philadelphia Eagles at Baltimore Ravens, 7:00 p.m. ET (Local TV, ESPN App)
- Dallas Cowboys at Seattle Seahawks, 8:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
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