Wondering what NFL games are on TV today and what channel they are on? This page tracks every NFL game for today and the next two days, with the national TV window up top and kickoff times, channels, and streaming below. It refreshes regularly through the preseason and the regular season, so times and channels stay current. Bookmark it as your daily “what channel is the game on” guide.
Last updated: August 3, 2026 (ET). Times and channels via the official NFL schedule; check local listings for regional coverage.
NFL on TV Today: Quick Facts
- Last updated: August 3, 2026 (ET).
- Next game: the Hall of Fame Game, Thursday, August 6 (Panthers vs. Cardinals, 8:00 PM ET, NBC).
- Preseason: Hall of Fame Game Aug 6, then Weeks 1-3 from Aug 13 to Aug 30.
- Networks: NFL games air on CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN/ABC and Amazon Prime Video, plus NFL Network.
- Streaming: Peacock (NBC), Paramount+ (CBS), Prime Video (Thursday night), the ESPN app, and NFL+ on mobile. NFL RedZone covers Sunday afternoons.
- Updated: regularly for today and the next two days.
National TV Spotlight
| Day | Time (ET) | Matchup | National TV |
|---|
| Thu, Aug 6 | 8:00 PM | Carolina Panthers vs. Arizona Cardinals (Hall of Fame Game) | NBC / Peacock |
2026 NFL Preseason on TV
The 2026 preseason opens with the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday, August 6, then runs three weeks (Aug 13 through Aug 30). Below are the nationally televised preseason games; see the full 2026 NFL Preseason TV Schedule for Weeks 2 and 3 and every matchup.
| Date | Time (ET) | Matchup | Network |
|---|
| Thu, Aug 6 | 8:00 PM | Carolina Panthers vs. Arizona Cardinals (Hall of Fame Game) | NBC / Peacock |
| Thu, Aug 13 | 7:00 PM | Green Bay Packers at Pittsburgh Steelers | NFL Network |
| Thu, Aug 13 | 8:00 PM | Arizona Cardinals at Las Vegas Raiders | ESPN App |
| Thu, Aug 13 | 9:00 PM | Tennessee Titans at San Francisco 49ers | NFL Network |
| Fri, Aug 14 | 7:00 PM | Denver Broncos at Atlanta Falcons | ESPN App |
| Fri, Aug 14 | 7:00 PM | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Jets | NFL Network |
| Sat, Aug 15 | 1:00 PM | Minnesota Vikings at New York Giants | ESPN App |
| Sat, Aug 15 | 1:00 PM | Cleveland Browns at Chicago Bears | NFL Network |
| Sat, Aug 15 | 4:00 PM | Jacksonville Jaguars at New Orleans Saints | ESPN App |
| Sat, Aug 15 | 4:00 PM | Los Angeles Rams at Kansas City Chiefs | NFL Network |
| Sat, Aug 15 | 7:00 PM | Philadelphia Eagles at Baltimore Ravens | ESPN App |
| Sat, Aug 15 | 8:00 PM | Dallas Cowboys at Seattle Seahawks | NFL Network |
NFL on TV: Today and the Next Two Days
Monday, August 3, 2026
| Time (ET) | Matchup | TV |
|---|
| No NFL games scheduled. Next up: the Hall of Fame Game, Thursday, August 6 (Panthers vs. Cardinals, 8:00 PM ET, NBC). |
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
| Time (ET) | Matchup | TV |
|---|
| No NFL games scheduled. Next up: the Hall of Fame Game, Thursday, August 6 (Panthers vs. Cardinals, 8:00 PM ET, NBC). |
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
| Time (ET) | Matchup | TV |
|---|
| No NFL games scheduled. Next up: the Hall of Fame Game, Thursday, August 6 (Panthers vs. Cardinals, 8:00 PM ET, NBC). |
How to Watch NFL
NFL coverage is spread across several networks. Sunday afternoon games air regionally on CBS and FOX, Sunday Night Football is on NBC (stream on Peacock), Monday Night Football is on ESPN and ABC, and Thursday Night Football streams on Amazon Prime Video. NFL Network carries select games, including much of the preseason. NFL RedZone whips around every Sunday-afternoon scoring play, and out-of-market games are available through NFL+ on mobile and each network’s streaming app.
Related: 2026 NFL Preseason TV Schedule · 2026 NFL Printable Schedules (All 32 Teams) · MLB on TV Today.
Laurie Marion is a dedicated hockey and college football enthusiast on the Sports Brackets team. A lifelong Boston Bruins fan and proud supporter of the Minnesota Golden Gophers and Big Ten, she covers schedules, brackets, playoffs, and more with passion and expertise.
