The 2026 NFL Preseason Week 3 schedule runs August 27-29, with 16 games as teams sharpen their rosters. Below is the full Week 3 slate with kickoff times, matchups, and TV, plus a free printable one-pager.
2026 NFL Preseason Week 3: Quick Facts
Last updated: August 11, 2026
- Dates: August 27-29, 2026
- Games: 16
- National TV: Prime Video, CBS and NFL Network
- Note: Week 3 is the final tune-up before roster cutdowns to 53 players and the September regular-season kickoff.
2026 NFL Preseason Week 3 Schedule
Thursday, August 27
| Time (ET) | Matchup | TV |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM | Steelers at Bills | NFL Network |
| 8:00 PM | Patriots at Browns | Prime Video |
| 8:00 PM | 49ers at Raiders | Local TV |
| 10:00 PM | Rams at Chargers | NFL Network |
Friday, August 28
| Time (ET) | Matchup | TV |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 PM | Commanders at Ravens | NFL Network |
| 7:00 PM | Texans at Panthers | Local TV |
| 7:00 PM | Falcons at Dolphins | Local TV |
| 7:30 PM | Buccaneers at Jaguars | Local TV |
| 7:30 PM | Giants at Jets | Local TV |
| 8:00 PM | Saints at Cowboys | Local TV |
| 8:00 PM | Seahawks at Chiefs | Local TV |
| 8:00 PM | Bengals at Eagles | CBS |
| 8:00 PM | Cardinals at Packers | Local TV |
| 9:00 PM | Vikings at Broncos | NFL Network |
Saturday, August 29
| Time (ET) | Matchup | TV |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00 PM | Lions at Colts | NFL Network |
| 6:00 PM | Bears at Titans | NFL Network |
Week 3 National TV Games
Week 3 carries national windows on Prime Video, CBS and NFL Network, with the rest of the slate on local affiliates. For the full network picture across all three weeks, see the 2026 NFL preseason TV schedule, and grab any club’s three-game slate on the preseason schedule by team page.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is 2026 NFL Preseason Week 3?
NFL Preseason Week 3 runs August 27-29, 2026, with 16 games.
What Week 3 preseason games are on national TV?
Week 3 national windows are on Prime Video, CBS and NFL Network. The remaining games air on local affiliates in the teams’ markets.
What time do the Thursday games start?
Thursday games begin at 7:00 ET, starting with Steelers at Bills.
More 2026 NFL Preseason Coverage
Other weeks: the Week 1 schedule and the Week 2 schedule. Plus the preseason TV schedule and the printable full 2026 NFL schedule grid.
