Week 1 of the 2026 NFL preseason gets fully underway Thursday with six games on the slate, including the Indianapolis Colts.
\nHere's the 2026 NFL preseason schedule, start times, how to watch and more.
\n 2026 NFL preseason schedule today: TV schedule for every team's NFL games, channel lineup tonight\n.oembed-frame {width:100%;height:100%;margin:0;border:0;}
\n 2026 NFL team schedules: Complete team-by-team NFL schedule of games\n- AFC East: Buffalo Bills − Schedule | Miami Dolphins − Schedule | New England Patriots − Schedule | New York Jets − Schedule
- AFC North: Baltimore Ravens − Schedule | Cincinnati Bengals − Schedule | Cleveland Browns − Schedule | Pittsburgh Steelers − Schedule
- AFC South: Houston Texans − Schedule | Indianapolis Colts − Schedule | Jacksonville Jaguars − Schedule | Tennessee Titans − Schedule
- AFC West: Denver Broncos − Schedule | Kansas City Chiefs − Schedule | Los Angeles Chargers − Schedule | Las Vegas Raiders − Schedule
- NFC East: Dallas Cowboys − Schedule | New York Giants − Schedule | Philadelphia Eagles − Schedule | Washington Commanders − Schedule
- NFC North: Chicago Bears − Schedule | Detroit Lions − Schedule | Green Bay Packers − Schedule | Minnesota Vikings − Schedule
- NFC South: Atlanta Falcons − Schedule | Carolina Panthers − Schedule | New Orleans Saints − Schedule | Tampa Bay Buccaneers − Schedule
- NFC West: Arizona Cardinals − Schedule | Los Angeles Rams − Schedule | San Francisco 49ers − Schedule | Seattle Seahawks − Schedule
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\n What time does Green Bay Packers-Pittsburgh Steelers game start tonight, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026? When is Steelers-Packers NFL football game today?\nThe Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers will play at 7 p.m. ET Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.
\n \n What channel is Pittsburgh Steelers vs Green Bay Packers game on TV tonight, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026? How to watch NFL preseason Week 1 football game today live\nThe Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers will air on NFL Network at 7 p.m. ET Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.
\n How to watch Steelers vs Packers: Pennsylvania TV channel\nHere is where to watch the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers game locally, according to steelers.com:
\n- KDKA CBS2 (Pittsburgh)
Here is where to watch the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers game locally, according to packers.com:
\n- WGBA NBC26 (Green Bay)
- WTMJ NBC4 (Milwaukee)
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The Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers will stream on NFL+ at 7 p.m. ET Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. Fans can download NFL+ in the Apple App Store or on Google Play.
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\n What time does Detroit Lions-Cincinnati Bengals game start tonight, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026? When is Bengals-Lions NFL football game today?\nThe Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Bengals will play at 7 p.m. ET Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.
\n \n What channel is Cincinnati Bengals vs Detroit Lions game on TV tonight, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026? How to watch NFL preseason Week 1 football game today live\nHere's where the Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Bengals will air locally at 7 p.m. ET Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.
\n How to watch Bengals vs Lions: Ohio TV channel\nHere is where to watch the Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Bengals game locally, according to bengals.com:
\n- WXIX FOX19 (Cincinnati)
- WSYX ABC6 (Columbus)
- WKEF FOX45 (Dayton)
- WLIO FOX 8.2 (Lima)
Here is where to watch the Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Bengals game locally, according to bengals.com:
\n- WLEX LEX18 (Lexington)
- WDRB FOX41 (CW58.1) (Louisville)
Here is where to watch the Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Bengals game locally, according to lions.com:
\n- WJBK FOX2 (Detroit)
The Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Bengals will stream on NFL+ at 7 p.m. ET Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. Fans can download NFL+ in the Apple App Store or on Google Play.
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\n What time does Indianapolis Colts-New England Patriots game start tonight, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026? When is Patriots-Colts NFL football game today?\nThe Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots will play at 7:30 p.m. ET Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.
\n \n What channel is New England Patriots vs Indianapolis Colts game on TV tonight, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026? How to watch NFL preseason Week 1 football game today live\nThe Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots will air locally at 7:30 p.m. ET Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.
\n How to watch Patriots vs. Colts: Connecticut TV channel\nHere is where to watch the Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots game locally, according to patriots.com:
\n- WCTX TV8 (Hartford)
Here is where to watch the Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots game locally, according to patriots.com:
\n \n How to watch Patriots vs. Colts: Massachusetts TV channel\nHere is where to watch the Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots game locally, according to patriots.com:
\n- WBZ CBS4 (Boston)
- WWLP NBC22 (Springfield)
Here is where to watch the Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots game locally, according to patriots.com:
\n- WMUR ABC9 (Manchester)
Here is where to watch the Here is where to watch the Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots game locally, according to patriots.com:
\n- WNAC FOX64 (Providence)
Here is where to watch the Here is where to watch the Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots game locally, according to patriots.com:
\n- WCAX CBS3 (Burlington)
Here is where to watch the Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots game locally, according to colts.com:
\n- WXIN FOX59 (Indianapolis)
The Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots will stream on NFL+ at 7:30 p.m. ET Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. Fans can download NFL+ in the Apple App Store or on Google Play.
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\n What time does Los Angeles Chargers-Houston Texans game start tonight, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026? When is Texans-Chargers NFL football game today?\nThe Los Angeles Chargers and Houston Texans will play at 8 p.m. ET Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.
\n \n What channel is Houston Texans vs Los Angeles Chargers game on TV tonight, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026? How to watch NFL preseason Week 1 football game today live\nThe Los Angeles Chargers and Houston Texans will air locally at 8 p.m. ET Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.
\n How to watch Texans vs Chargers: Texas TV channel\nHere is where to watch the Los Angeles Chargers and Houston Texans game locally, according to texans.com:
\n- WTRK ABC13 (Houston)
Here is where to watch the Los Angeles Chargers and Houston Texans game locally, according to chargers.com:
\n- KCAL CBS9 (Los Angeles)
- KSEE NBC24 (Fresno)
- KSBW NBC8 (Monterey)
- KQCA CW58 (Sacramento)
The Los Angeles Chargers and Houston Texans will stream on NFL+ at 8 p.m. ET Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. Fans can download NFL+ in the Apple App Store or on Google Play.
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\n What time does Arizona Cardinals-Las Vegas Raiders game start tonight, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026? When is Raiders-Cardinals NFL football game today?\nThe Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders will play at 8 p.m. ET Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.
\n \n What channel is Las Vegas Raiders vs Arizona Cardinals game on TV tonight, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026? How to watch NFL preseason Week 1 football game today live\nThe Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders will air on ESPN Unlimited at 8 p.m. ET Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.
\n How to watch Raiders vs Cardinals: Nevada TV channel\nHere is where to watch the Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders game locally, according to raiders.com:
\n \n How to watch Raiders vs Cardinals: California TV channel\nHere is where to watch the Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders game locally, according to raiders.com:
\n- KGET NBC17 (Bakersfield)
- KRON CW4 (Bay Area)
- KTLA CW5 (Los Angeles)
- KTXL FOX40 (Sacramento)
Here is where to watch the Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders game locally, according to raiders.com:
\n- KTVX ABC4 (Salt Lake City)
Here is where to watch the Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders game locally, according to colts.com:
\n- KPHO CBS5 (Phoenix)
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\n How to stream Raiders vs Cardinals NFL football game tonight, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. Where to watch Cardinals-Raiders NFL preseason Week 1 game today\nThe Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders will stream on ESPN Unlimited and NFL+ at 8 p.m. ET Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. Fans can download NFL+ in the Apple App Store or on Google Play.
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\n What time does Tennessee Titans-San Francisco 49ers game start tonight, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026? When is Saints-Bills NFL football game today?\nThe New Orleans Saints and Buffalo Bills will play at 9 p.m. ET Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.
\n \n What channel is San Francisco 49ers vs Tennessee Titans game on TV tonight, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026? How to watch NFL preseason Week 1 football game today live\nThe Tennessee Titans and San Francisco 49ers will air on NFL Network at 9 p.m. ET Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.
\n How to watch 49ers at Raiders: California TV channel\nHere is where to watch the Tennessee Titans and San Francisco 49ers game locally, according to 49ers.com:
\n- KPIX CBS5 (San Francisco)
Here is where to watch the Tennessee Titans and San Francisco 49ers game locally, according to titans.com:
\n- WKRN ABC2 (Nashville)
The Tennessee Titans and San Francisco 49ers will stream on NFL+ at 9 p.m. ET Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. Fans can download NFL+ in the Apple App Store or on Google Play.
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