NFL Network presents 2026 NFL preseason slate, that includes 19 dwell video games; ESPN expands its schedule with 12 further matchups on the ESPN App

• All preseason video games obtainable on NFL Network, dwell or by way of replay
• ESPN’s preseason slate on the ESPN App returns for ‘26 with 12 further out-of-market video games
• ESPN completely airs Raiders-Texans, that includes first choose of the 2026 NFL Draft Fernando Mendoza (Aug. 20)
• Adds to ESPN’s expansive Year of the Super Bowl programming, that includes the most important NFL recreation portfolio in firm historical past

NFL Network will current 19 dwell out-of-market video games in the course of the 2026 NFL preseason from Aug. 13-29, headlined by signature head teaching and draft prospect debuts and native rivalries. Additionally, dwell preseason motion returns to the ESPN App — for followers with an Unlimited plan — with an expanded slate of 12 out-of-market video games starting Aug. 13, furthering the choices obtainable for followers, which started final season with 5 video games.

During the 2026 NFL preseason, ESPN will even air one nationwide, unique matchup, with the Las Vegas Raiders — and first choose of the 2026 NFL Draft, Fernando Mendoza — taking over the Houston Texans on Aug. 20.

The 32-game dwell preseason slate (with all 48 video games obtainable by way of replay on NFL Network) provides to ESPN’s expansive Year of the Super Bowl programming — together with delivering the most important NFL recreation portfolio in firm historical past (common season and postseason) — culminating with Super Bowl LXI, ESPN’s first-ever Super Bowl presentation.

Marquee teaching debuts headline Week 1 on NFL Network

NFL Network’s dwell preseason protection kicks off with a doubleheader on Thursday, Aug. 13, because the Green Bay Packers go to the Pittsburgh Steelers with new head coach Mike McCarthy and QB Aaron Rodgers reuniting to face their former group at 7 p.m. ET. Then, the Tennessee Titans go to the San Francisco 49ers at 9 p.m., the place Titans head coach Robert Saleh additionally faces off in opposition to his former membership in his Tennessee debut.

On Friday, Aug. 14, the preseason Week 1 schedule continues with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers dealing with the New York Jets at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 15, includes a tripleheader starting at 1 p.m. with the Cleveland Browns and first-year head coach Todd Monken taking over the Chicago Bears. At 4 p.m., the Los Angeles Rams go to the Kansas City Chiefs in an NFC vs. AFC heavyweight preview, adopted by the Dallas Cowboys taking over the defending Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks at 8 p.m.

Week 2 showcases Raiders’ Mendoza on ESPN, Saturday quadrupleheader on NFL Network

Week 2 opens on Thursday, Aug. 20, with the Raiders and QB Mendoza taking over the Texans on ESPN at 8 p.m., within the community’s unique, nationwide preseason matchup. At 10 p.m., the 49ers return to face the Los Angeles Chargers on NFL Network.

NFL Network’s protection continues with a doubleheader on Friday, Aug. 21 — the Jets on the Steelers at 7 p.m. and the Packers on the Denver Broncos at 9 p.m.

On Saturday, Aug. 22, NFL Network carries a quadrupleheader beginning at 1 p.m., as first-year head coaches go head-to-head when the Buffalo Bills and Joe Brady face off in opposition to Monken and the Browns. At 4 p.m., the New York Giants, and new head coach John Harbaugh, go to the Miami Dolphins, adopted by the Philadelphia Eagles on the defending AFC Champion New England Patriots — with new Patriots star vast receiver A.J. Brown dealing with his former group for the primary time — at 7 p.m. The nightcap options the Cowboys going head-to-head with the Arizona Cardinals at 10 p.m.

Local rivalries construct in preseason finales on NFL Network

NFL Network’s Week 3 slate consists of six matchups that includes a handful of signature native rivalries, starting with a doubleheader on Thursday, Aug. 27 — the Steelers journey to Buffalo to tackle the Bills at 7 p.m., adopted by the battle for Los Angeles when the Rams go to the Chargers at 10 p.m.

On Friday, Aug. 28, the regional rivalries proceed because the Washington Commanders go to the Baltimore Ravens at 6 p.m., as Baltimore’s first-year head coach Jesse Minter and QB Lamar Jackson look to set the tone for the season forward. The Broncos then host the Minnesota Vikings at 9 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 29, closes out the preseason with the Detroit Lions dealing with off in opposition to the Indianapolis Colts at 1 p.m. and the Bears taking over the Titans at 6 p.m.

ESPN expands preseason choices for ‘26 with 12 further out-of-market video games on the ESPN App

Fans with an Unlimited plan can take pleasure in further dwell NFL preseason motion with 12 out-of-market video games starting Aug. 13. The ESPN App continues to additional its NFL choices, constructing off its five-game preseason slate that kicked off the 2025 season.

The preseason storylines proceed, that includes marquee matchups that goal to set the tone for the season forward, together with:

• Multiple appearances by Mendoza and the Raiders.
• A Week 3 NFC vs. AFC showdown between the defending Super Bowl Champion Seahawks and the Chiefs.
• Multiple signature place battles take heart stage at QB and throughout the sphere that would outline the season, and way more.

2026 NFL Preseason on ESPN Networks (Live Games and ESPN App Matchups)

All ESPN App video games can be found for followers with an Unlimited plan and topic to out-of-market restrictions

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