The 2026 NFL Preseason Week 2 schedule runs August 20-23, with 16 games as teams sharpen their rosters. Below is the full Week 2 slate with kickoff times, matchups, and TV, plus a free printable one-pager.
2026 NFL Preseason Week 2: Quick Facts
Last updated: August 11, 2026
- Dates: August 20-23, 2026
- Games: 16
- National TV: ESPN, FOX and NFL Network
- Note: Preseason wraps with Week 3 on August 27-29 before roster cutdowns and the September regular-season opener.
2026 NFL Preseason Week 2 Schedule
Thursday, August 20
| Time (ET) | Matchup | TV |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 PM | Raiders at Texans | ESPN |
| 10:00 PM | 49ers at Chargers | NFL Network |
Friday, August 21
| Time (ET) | Matchup | TV |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM | Jets at Steelers | NFL Network |
| 7:30 PM | Panthers at Jaguars | Local TV |
| 9:00 PM | Packers at Broncos | NFL Network |
Saturday, August 22
| Time (ET) | Matchup | TV |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 PM | Commanders at Lions | Local TV |
| 1:00 PM | Bills at Browns | NFL Network |
| 1:00 PM | Falcons at Colts | Local TV |
| 1:00 PM | Ravens at Vikings | Local TV |
| 4:00 PM | Saints at Rams | Local TV |
| 4:00 PM | Giants at Dolphins | NFL Network |
| 7:00 PM | Bears at Bengals | Local TV |
| 7:00 PM | Eagles at Patriots | NFL Network |
| 7:30 PM | Chiefs at Buccaneers | Local TV |
| 10:00 PM | Cowboys at Cardinals | NFL Network |
Sunday, August 23
| Time (ET) | Matchup | TV |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 PM | Seahawks at Titans | FOX |
Week 2 National TV Games
Week 2 carries national windows on ESPN, FOX 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 2?
NFL Preseason Week 2 runs August 20-23, 2026, with 16 games.
What Week 2 preseason games are on national TV?
Week 2 national windows are on ESPN, FOX 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 8:00 ET, starting with Raiders at Texans.
More 2026 NFL Preseason Coverage
Other weeks: the Week 1 schedule and the Week 3 schedule. Plus the preseason TV schedule and the printable full 2026 NFL schedule grid.
