NFL Network is the home to 19 out‑of‑market 2026 NFL preseason games, while fans with an ESPN Unlimited plan can watch an expanded slate of 12 preseason games on the ESPN App. The network also airs the national matchup featuring the Las Vegas Raiders and Fernando Mendoza against the Houston Texans. The 2026 preseason programming runs from Aug. 13‑29.

Week 1 begins on Aug. 13 with a 7 p.m. game between the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers on NFL Network, followed by the 8 p.m. Arizona Cardinals vs. Las Vegas Raiders on the ESPN App, and the 9 p.m. Tennessee Titans vs. San Francisco 49ers on NFL Network. Subsequent games span mid‑week and weekend matchups across both platforms.

Week 2 features the Raiders‑Texans showdown at 8 p.m. on the ESPN App, and Week 3 opens with the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Buffalo Bills at 7 p.m. on NFL Network. Other highlights include the Cardinals‑49ers clash, Rams‑Chargers game, and the Chiefs‑Bucs matchup, all scheduled for prime‑time slots.

Out‑of‑market games on the ESPN App are available to Unlimited subscribers but may be subject to local blackout restrictions. Fans can stream games via the ESPN App or on the NFL Network cable channel, ensuring they don’t miss any preseason action.