What TV channel is Jets vs. Buccaneers on today? Time, TV schedule for NFL preseason game

The New York Jets will take on their first preseason action of the 2026 NFL season as they will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MetLife Stadium at 7 p.m. on Friday.

It is the second year New York's Green and White will be led by head coach Aaron Glenn. It is a pivotal season for Glenn and this contest will help him and his coaching staff make decision ahead of cutting down their roster to 53 players ahead of the regular season.

Here's where to watch the Jets vs. Buccaneers in Week 1 of the NFL preseason.

Stream Jets vs. Buccaners (free trial)

• TV channel: NFL Network
• Streaming: ESPN+ | Fubo (free trial)

The Jets and Bucs play Friday in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL preseason. It's expected quarterback Geno Smith will start, but not get many reps. The same goes for the rest of the roster on offense and defense, as Glenn said anyone healthy will see time out there.

Streaming options for the game include the ESPN app, ESPN+ and Fubo, which offers a free trial.

• Date: Friday, Aug. 14
• Time: 7 p.m. ET

Don't miss out on the Jets' preseason action. Players could emerge and others might disappear with numerous roster decisions to come.

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Below is the Jets' preseason schedule.

• Friday, Aug. 14: Jets vs. Buccaneers (7:00 p.m. ET)
• Friday, Aug. 21: Jets at Steelers (7:00 p.m. ET)
• Friday, Aug. 28: Jets vs. Giants (7:30 p.m. ET)

Below is the Jets' regular-season schedule.

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