NFL Preseason Live: 32 Games Across ESPN, NFL Network, App

The NFL preseason formally gets underway in August, beginning with the Hall of Fame Game that matches the Arizona Cardinals against the Carolina Panthers. ESPN has allocated a total of 32 preseason contests for live broadcast, spreading the action across three platforms: one game on ESPN, 19 games on NFL Network and 12 games that will stream on the ESPN app for ESPN Unlimited subscribers. Every preseason matchup will also be available on NFL Network, either live or as a replay, ensuring fans have multiple viewing options.

Week 1 Live Coverage

Thursday, Aug. 13 features the Cardinals against the Las Vegas Raiders at 8 p.m. ET on the ESPN app. The same evening, the Titans clash with the San Francisco 49ers at 9 p.m. ET, moving to NFL Network. On Friday, the Denver Broncos take on the Falcons at 7 p.m. ET on the ESPN app.

• Saturday, Aug. 15 sees the Rams face the Chiefs at 4 p.m. ET on NFL Network, while the Eagles play the Baltimore Ravens at 7 p.m. ET on the ESPN app. Also slated for the same day are the Cowboys against the Seattle Seahawks at 8 p.m. ET, again on NFL Network.

Week 2 Live Coverage

Thursday, Aug. 20 kicks off with the Raiders visiting the Houston Texans at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN, followed by the 49ers at the Chargers at 10 p.m. ET on NFL Network. Friday, Aug. 21 presents three NFL Network contests: the Jets versus the Steelers at 7 p.m. ET, the Panthers against the Jaguars at 7:30 p.m. ET on the ESPN app, and the Packers against the Broncos at 9 p.m. ET on NFL Network.

• Saturday, Aug. 22 includes the Ravens versus the Vikings at 1 p.m. ET on the ESPN app, the Bills at the Browns at 1 p.m. ET on NFL Network, and the Saints at the Rams at 4 p.m. ET on the ESPN app. The Giants travel to the Dolphins for a 4 p.m. ET clash on NFL Network, and the Patriots host the Eagles at 7 p.m. ET on NFL Network. The Chiefs square off with the Buccaneers at 7 p.m. ET on the ESPN app, and the Cowboys take on the Cardinals at 10 p.m. ET on NFL Network.

Week 3 Live Coverage

Thursday, Aug. 27 offers three games: the Steelers against the Bills at 7 p.m. ET on NFL Network, the 49ers versus the Raiders at 8 p.m. ET on the ESPN app, and the Rams at the Chargers at 10 p.m. ET on NFL Network. On Friday, Aug. 28 the Commanders face the Ravens at 6 p.m. ET on NFL Network, while the Seahawks host the Chiefs at 8 p.m. ET on the ESPN app. The Saints take on the Cowboys at 8 p.m. ET on the ESPN app, and the Vikings play the Broncos at 9 p.m. ET on NFL Network.

• Saturday, Aug. 29 features the Lions at the Colts at 1 p.m. ET on NFL Network and the Bears against the Titans at 6 p.m. ET on NFL Network.

The expanded streaming presence on the ESPN app gives fans greater flexibility, especially with ESPN Unlimited access. As teams juggle roster decisions and veteran evaluations, the preseason schedule provides fans with a full month of action across multiple platforms. This wide distribution of games ensures that no viewer is left without an option to follow their favorite teams during the critical early weeks of the season.