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 Eastern.
2026 NFL Preseason Week 1 Schedule
Thursday, August 13
Detroit Lions at Cincinnati Bengals - 7:00 PM (Local TV)
Location: Cincinnati, OH, Stadium: Paycor Stadium
Green Bay Packers at Pittsburgh Steelers - 7:00 PM (NFL Network)
Location: Pittsburgh, PA, Stadium: Acrisure Stadium
Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots - 7:30 PM (Local TV)
Location: Foxborough, MA, Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Los Angeles Chargers at Houston Texans - 8:00 PM (Local TV)
Location: Houston, TX, Stadium: Reliant Stadium
Arizona Cardinals at Las Vegas Raiders - 8:00 PM (Local TV)
Location: Paradise, NV, Stadium: Allegiant Stadium
Tennessee Titans at San Francisco 49ers - 9:00 PM (NFL Network)
Location: Santa Clara, CA, Stadium: Levi's Stadium
Friday, August 14
Denver Broncos at Atlanta Falcons - 7:00 PM (Local TV)
Location: Atlanta, GA, Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Miami Dolphins at Washington Commanders - 7:00 PM (Local TV)
Location: Landover, MD, Stadium: Northwest Stadium
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Jets - 7:00 PM (NFL Network)
Location: East Rutherford, NJ, Stadium: MetLife Stadium
Saturday, August 15
Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills - 1:00 PM (Local TV)
Location: Orchard Park, NY, Stadium: Highmark Stadium
Cleveland Browns at Chicago Bears - 1:00 PM (NFL Network)
Location: Chicago, IL, Stadium: Soldier Field
Minnesota Vikings at New York Giants - 1:00 PM (Local TV)
Location: East Rutherford, NJ, Stadium: MetLife Stadium
Jacksonville Jaguars at New Orleans Saints - 4:00 PM (Local TV)
Location: New Orleans, LA, Stadium: Caesars Superdome
Los Angeles Rams at Kansas City Chiefs - 4:00 PM (NFL Network)
Location: Kansas City, MO, Stadium: Arrowhead Stadium
Philadelphia Eagles at Baltimore Ravens - 7:00 PM (Local TV)
Location: Baltimore, MD, Stadium: M&T Bank Stadium
Dallas Cowboys at Seattle Seahawks - 8:00 PM (NFL Network)
Location: Seattle, WA, Stadium: Lumen Field
