The six-month football drought is almost over. While the 2026 NFL regular-season schedule release is just around the corner, the league has officially locked in the first matchup of the year. The road to the Super Bowl (and your fantasy championship) begins in Canton, Ohio, as two franchises with legendary ties to the Class of 2026 prepare to kick off the preseason.
To help you plan your August weekends, we’ve created a Free, printable 2026 NFL Preseason Schedule (PDF). This low-ink, black-and-white design is perfect for your fridge or office pool, ensuring you never miss a snap from the Hall of Fame Game to the final roster cuts.
2026 NFL Preseason Schedule
All three weeks of the 2026 NFL preseason are below, organized day-by-day with kickoff times in Eastern Time. Some networks are still pending and will be locked in closer to camp. Print the free pickem sheet for each week underneath the grid.
Preseason Week 1 (Aug 13-17)
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | Denver Broncos @ Atlanta Falcons | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | Philadelphia Eagles @ Baltimore Ravens | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | Carolina Panthers @ Buffalo Bills | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | Cleveland Browns @ Chicago Bears | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | Detroit Lions @ Cincinnati Bengals | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | Los Angeles Chargers @ Houston Texans | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | Los Angeles Rams @ Kansas City Chiefs | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | Arizona Cardinals @ Las Vegas Raiders | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | Indianapolis Colts @ New England Patriots | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | Jacksonville Jaguars @ New Orleans Saints | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | Minnesota Vikings @ New York Giants | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ New York Jets | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | Green Bay Packers @ Pittsburgh Steelers | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | Tennessee Titans @ San Francisco 49ers | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | Dallas Cowboys @ Seattle Seahawks | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | Miami Dolphins @ Washington Commanders | TBD | TBD |
Preseason Week 2 (Aug 20-24)
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | Dallas Cowboys @ Arizona Cardinals | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | Chicago Bears @ Cincinnati Bengals | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | Buffalo Bills @ Cleveland Browns | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | Green Bay Packers @ Denver Broncos | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | Washington Commanders @ Detroit Lions | TBD | TBD |
| Thu, Aug 20 | Las Vegas Raiders @ Houston Texans | 8:00 PM | ESPN |
| TBD | Atlanta Falcons @ Indianapolis Colts | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | Carolina Panthers @ Jacksonville Jaguars | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | San Francisco 49ers @ Los Angeles Chargers | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | New Orleans Saints @ Los Angeles Rams | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | New York Giants @ Miami Dolphins | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | Baltimore Ravens @ Minnesota Vikings | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | Philadelphia Eagles @ New England Patriots | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | New York Jets @ Pittsburgh Steelers | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | Kansas City Chiefs @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers | TBD | TBD |
| Sun, Aug 23 | Seattle Seahawks @ Tennessee Titans | TBD | FOX |
Preseason Week 3 (Aug 27-30)
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | Washington Commanders @ Baltimore Ravens | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | Pittsburgh Steelers @ Buffalo Bills | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | Houston Texans @ Carolina Panthers | TBD | TBD |
| Thu, Aug 27 | New England Patriots @ Cleveland Browns | TBD | Prime Video |
| TBD | New Orleans Saints @ Dallas Cowboys | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | Minnesota Vikings @ Denver Broncos | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | Arizona Cardinals @ Green Bay Packers | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | Detroit Lions @ Indianapolis Colts | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Jacksonville Jaguars | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | Seattle Seahawks @ Kansas City Chiefs | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | San Francisco 49ers @ Las Vegas Raiders | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | Los Angeles Rams @ Los Angeles Chargers | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | Atlanta Falcons @ Miami Dolphins | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | New York Giants @ New York Jets | TBD | TBD |
| Fri, Aug 28 | Cincinnati Bengals @ Philadelphia Eagles | TBD | CBS |
| TBD | Chicago Bears @ Tennessee Titans | TBD | TBD |
2026 Hall of Fame Game: Panthers vs. Cardinals
The NFL has confirmed that the Arizona Cardinals and the Carolina Panthers will square off in the 2026 Hall of Fame Game. It’s a fitting matchup: legendary Cardinals wideout Larry Fitzgerald and Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly are both set for enshrinement that same weekend.
| Date | Matchup | Venue | Kickoff Time (ET) | TV/Stream |
| Thursday, Aug. 6 | Carolina vs. Arizona | Tom Benson Stadium (Canton) | 8:00 PM | NBC / Peacock |
Full 2026 NFL Preseason Window
While we are waiting for the May 13 schedule release for specific team dates, here is the projected window for the three-week preseason slate:
- Hall of Fame Weekend: August 6 – 9, 2026
- Preseason Week 1: August 13 – 17, 2026
- Preseason Week 2: August 20 – 24, 2026
- Preseason Week 3: August 27 – 30, 2026
The Path to the NFL Week 1 Schedule
Following the conclusion of the preseason on August 30, teams will have until August 31 to finalize their 53-man rosters. The Seahawks, our reigning Super Bowl champions, will then open the regular season on Wednesday, Sept. 9.
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2026 NFL Preseason Schedule by Team
Here are the 2026 NFL Preseason schedules by team. As we build them out, we’ll link to them for you below.
NFL Resources & Hub
Stay ahead of the competition with our dedicated guides:
- NFL Schedule Hub: Live updates as the 2026 schedule leaks.
- 2026 NFL Draft Tracker: See where stars like No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza landed.
- Printable 2026 NFL Playoff Brackets: It’s never too early to project the path to the Super Bowl.
Frequently Asked Questions (2026 NFL Preseason)
- When is the 2026 NFL schedule release? The NFL is expected to release the full regular and preseason schedule on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
- Who plays in the Hall of Fame Game this year? The Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals will meet in Canton on Thursday, Aug. 6.
- How many preseason games are there in 2026? Most teams will play three preseason games, while the Panthers and Cardinals will play four (including the Hall of Fame Game).
- Where can I watch NFL preseason games? National games will air on NBC, FOX, CBS, and ESPN/ABC, while others are available via NFL+ and local affiliates.
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