NFL Preseason: Schedule, How To Watch, and More
The NFL preseason has arrived. Here’s a look at the upcoming national TV schedule, plus how to watch the most NFL football with Sling TV.
It’s late July, and most of us are hungry for football season. But before the main NFL course arrives in September, we have three weeks of appetizers in the form of the preseason schedule. While not as satisfying as a full meal, there are still plenty of tasty morsels to savor over the next month or so. From Fantasy Football scouting to an early look at your favorite team’s rookies and free agent signings, the preseason has plenty to offer, even as it whets our appetite for the upcoming entrée.
Here’s a look at the upcoming schedule, plus how to watch NFL preseason games with Sling TV.
When Does the NFL Preseason Start?
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As always, the 2025 NFL Preseason kicks off on Thursday, July 31 with the Hall of Fame Game. Played in Canton, OH at the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, the Hall of Fame Game typically features two teams with a player or players who are about to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
However, this year’s four-person class is the smallest since 2005, so the Hall of Fame Game will only feature one team with an inductee. Legendary Chargers tight end Antonio Gates will be there to cheer on his former team when the Los Angeles Chargers take on the Detroit Lions in the Hall of Fame Game at 7pm ET on NBC, which is available with Sling Blue in select markets.
In addition to Gates, cornerback Eric Allen, defensive end Jared Allen, and wide receiver Sterling Sharpe will be inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, Aug. 2. You can watch the Hall of Fame induction ceremony live on NFL Network on Sling Blue beginning at 1pm ET.
When is Week 1 of the Preseason?
The rest of the NFL gets another week of training camp before they begin their preseason schedule. Week 1 of the preseason begins at 7pm ET on Thursday, Aug. 7, with the Indianapolis Colts visiting the Baltimore Ravens for a game that will air on NFL Network (Sling Blue). Week 1 of the preseason wraps up on Sunday, Aug. 10 on check out the national TV schedule below. There are also additional nationally-televised games airing each week of the preseason, with the vast majority on NFL Network. Keep in mind, live preseason games on NFL Network may be subject to local and other geographic blackouts.
How Many Weeks is the NFL Preseason?
With the expansion of the regular season to 17 games in 2022, there are now just three weeks of preseason games (not including the Hall of Fame Game). The final week of the preseason is from Thur. Aug. 21 to Sat. Aug. 23, and the NFL Regular Season kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 4.
How to Watch NFL Preseason Games with Sling TV
Most nationally televised NFL Preseason games will air on NFL Network, which is available on Sling with a subscription to Sling Blue or Orange + Blue. The Hall of Fame Game will air on NBC, which is available with Sling Blue or Orange + Blue in select markets. FOX preseason games will be available with Sling Blue or Orange + Blue in select markets. CBS and Prime Video games are not available on Sling, you’ll want to get a digital antenna and/ or subscribe to Paramount+/ Amazon Prime to watch those.
Check out the full national TV schedule for the NFL Preseason below. To watch the most pro and college football with Sling, use the link below to subscribe to Sling Orange + Blue with Sports Extras.
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NFL Preseason - Nationally Televised Games
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Hall of Fame Game from Canton, OH
Thursday, July 31 - Los Angeles Chargers vs. Detroit Lions - 7pm ET on NBC
Week 1
Thursday, Aug. 7 - Indianapolis Colts at Baltimore Ravens - 7pm ET on NFL Network (Sling Blue)
Thursday, Aug. 7 - Las Vegas Raiders at Seattle Seahawks - 10pm ET on NFL Network (Sling Blue)
Friday, Aug. 8 - Cleveland Browns at Carolina Panthers - 7pm ET on NFL Network (Sling Blue)
Saturday, Aug. 9 - New York Giants at Buffalo Bills - 1pm ET on NFL Network (Sling Blue)
Saturday, Aug. 9 - Houston Texans at Minnesota Vikings - 4pm ET on NFL Network (Sling Blue)
Saturday, Aug. 9 - New York Jets at Green Bay Packers - 8pm ET on NFL Network (Sling Blue)
Sunday, Aug. 10 - Miami Dolphins at Chicago Bears - 1pm ET on NFL Network (Sling Blue)
Sunday, Aug. 10 - New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Chargers - 4:05pm ET on NFL Network (Sling Blue)
Week 2
Friday, Aug. 15 - Tennessee Titans at Atlanta Falcons - 7pm ET on NFL Network (Sling Blue)
Friday, Aug. 15 - Kansas City Chiefs at Seattle Seahawks - 10pm ET on NFL Network (Sling Blue)
Saturday, Aug. 16 - Cleveland Browns at Philadelphia Eagles - 1pm ET on NFL Network (Sling Blue)
Saturday, Aug. 16 - San Francisco 49ers at Las Vegas Raiders - 4pm ET on NFL Network (Sling Blue)
Saturday, Aug. 16 - New York Jets at New York Giants - 7pm ET on NFL Network (Sling Blue)
Saturday, Aug. 16 - Arizona Cardinals at Denver Broncos - 9:30pm ET on NFL Network (Sling Blue)
Sunday, Aug. 17 - Jacksonville Jaguars at New Orleans Saints - 1pm ET on NFL Network (Sling Blue)
Sunday, Aug. 17 - Buffalo Bills at Chicago Bears - 8pm ET on FOX (Sling Blue in Select Markets)
Monday, Aug. 18 - Cincinnati Bengals at Washington Commanders - 8pm ET on ESPN (Sling Orange)
Week 3
Thursday, Aug. 21 - Pittsburgh Steelers at Carolina Panthers - 7pm ET on NFL Network (Sling Blue)
Thursday, Aug. 21 - New England Patriots at New York Giants - 8pm ET on Prime Video (Not available on Sling)
Friday, Aug. 22 - Minnesota Vikings at Tennessee Titans - 8pm ET on CBS (Not available on Sling)
Friday, Aug. 22 - Atlanta Falcons at Dallas Cowboys - 8pm ET on NFL Network (Sling Blue)
Saturday, Aug. 23 - LA Rams at Cleveland Browns - 1pm ET on NFL Network (Sling Blue)
Saturday, Aug. 23 - Seattle Seahawks at Green Bay Packers - 4pm ET on NFL Network (Sling Blue)
Saturday, Aug. 23 - Jacksonville Jaguars at Miami Dolphins - 7pm ET on NFL Network (Sling Blue)
Saturday, Aug. 23 - Las Vegas Raiders at Arizona Cardinals - 10pm ET on NFL Network (Sling Blue)