Overview
- The NFL published the complete 2026 preseason slate on Wednesday, June 3, providing a team-by-team list of exhibition matchups and dates for all 32 clubs.
- The Pro Football Hall of Fame Game opens the preseason on Aug. 6 in Canton with the Arizona Cardinals facing the Carolina Panthers in an 8 p.m. ET kickoff on NBC.
- Five preseason games received national windows: Aug. 6 Cardinals vs. Panthers (NBC), Aug. 20 Texans vs. Raiders (ESPN), Aug. 23 Titans vs. Seahawks (Fox), Aug. 27 Browns vs. Patriots (Amazon Prime Video), and Aug. 28 Eagles vs. Bengals (CBS).
- Most teams will play three preseason games while the Cardinals and Panthers will play four total because of their Hall of Fame Game slot, and starters are expected to see limited snaps in these exhibitions.
- The schedule matters for coaches and fans because preseason play shapes roster cuts and depth charts, gives broadcasters promotional exposure, and expands streaming reach with partners like Amazon and the NFL+ service.