How to Watch the 2024 NFL Preseason: Schedule, Matchups and Channels (2024)

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Rebecca Rovenstine

At the beginning of this month, the Pro Football Hall of Fame Gamelaunched the 2024 NFL Preseason. The Chicago Bears had a narrow lead versus the Houston Texans during the HOF game, with a final score of 21-17. After a taste of what this season could have in store, we're even more excited to get the 2024-2025 NFL season started.

The first NFL preseason games will take place on Thursday, August 8, 2024, with two games kicking off the first preseason week. The Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots will go head to head, as will the Detroit Lions and NY Giants. One of the easiest ways to catch most of the preseason action is with a subscription to NFL+

Watch Preseason Games on NFL+

During NFL preseason, football fans will get to see which teams are shaping up to be the toughest competition of the season. Rookies — like the Bears' Caleb Williams, the Washington Commanders' Jayden Daniels and the Patriots' Drake Maye — will get to prove themselves on the field. Predicted top players for the year include Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, Cleveland Browns defensive player Myles Garrett and the 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams. Of course, top picks could bust leaving room for sleepers to emerge — all the fun comes with actually watching to find out.

If you've been waiting all summer for the professional American football games to begin, here's everything to know about watching the NFL preseason, including the streaming schedule, matchups, dates and more.

When does the 2024 NFL Preseason begin?

Many consider the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game the official start of the NFL preseason, but it is more like the pre-preseason game. The official first week of the NFL preseason begins on Thursday, August 8 at 7:00 p.m. ET. There will be two games at this time, including Carolina vs. New England and the Detroit Lions vs. the New York Giants.

How to watch the 2024 NFL Preseason Games without cable

The vast majority of the 2024 NFL Preseason Games will be available to watch on the NFL Network and NFL+. Select weekend games will air on FOX, CBS and NBC. The last week of preseason, viewers can find the Thursday Night Game, between Indianapolis and Cincinnati, live on Prime Video.

NFL+

You can catch the most 2024 NFL Preseason action with an NFL+ subscription. It gives viewers access to every out-of-market preseason game. You can watch in-market games on NFL+ on your TV, but out-of-market games will only be available to stream via your smartphone or tablet.

Sling TV

For NFL games on FOX, NBC and the NFL Network, one of the best ways to watch without cable is through a live TV streaming subscription toSling TV.Right now, there is aSling TV dealoffering 50% off your first month of any tier — bringing the Blue Plan with your local ABC, NBC and NFL Network down to just $22.50.

FuboTV

With Fubo's sports-focusedlive TV streaming service, you'll have access to NBC, CBS, FOX and the NFL Network to watch the NFL Preseason Games. FuboTV comes with 1,000 hours of cloud DVR storage and a seven-day free trial.

Hulu + Live TV

You can also stream the NFL Preseason Games on CBS, FOX, NBC and the NFL Network with Hulu + Live TV.Stream the game or watch on-demand whenever and wherever you want. Subscriptions start at $77 a month and there is also a three-day free trial. The service also bundles ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu's on-demand catalog with your subscription.

Prime Video

Amazon's streaming service, Prime Video, will once again be the home to Thursday Night Football. The first Thursday Night game on Prime Video happens in the final preseason week when the Indianapolis Colts take on the Cincinnati Bengals.Prime members in the U.S. can watch Thursday Night Football on Prime Video for no additional fees.

The NFL 2024 Preseason Games Schedule

Here are the upcoming game times for the three weeks of the NFL preseason, including where the games will air (for those announced thus far).

NFL Preseason Week 1 Schedule

Thursday, August 8, 2024
Carolina Panthers vs. New England Patriots at 7:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Detroit Lions vs. New York Giants at 7:00 p.m. ET (Local FOX)

Friday, August 9, 2024
Atlanta Falcons vs. Miami Dolphins at 7:00 p.m. ET (NFL+)
Houston Texans vs. Pittsburgh Steelers at 7:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Baltimore Ravens at 7:30 p.m. ET (NFL+)

Saturday, August 10, 2024
Washington Commanders vs. New York Jets at 12:00 p.m. ET (NFL+)
Chicago Bears vs. Buffalo Bills at 1:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Las Vegas Raiders. vs. Minnesota Vikings at 4:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Green Bay Packers vs. Cleveland Browns at 4:25 p.m. ET (NFL+)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Cincinnati Bengals at 7:00 p.m. ET (NFL+)
San Francisco 49ers vs. Tennessee Titans at 7:00 p.m. ET (NFL+)
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Jacksonville Jaguars at 7:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Seattle Seahawks vs. Los Angeles Chargers at 7:05 p.m. ET (NFL+)
New Orleans Saints vs. Arizona Cardinals at 8:00 p.m. ET (NFL+)

Sunday, August 11, 2024
Denver Broncos vs. Indianapolis Colts at 1:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Dallas Cowboys vs. Los Angeles Rams at 4:30 p.m. ET (NFL Network)

NFL Preseason Week 2 Schedule

Thursday, August 15, 2024
Philadelphia Eagles vs. New England Patriots at 7:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)

Saturday, August 17, 2024
Atlanta Falcons vs. Baltimore Ravens at 12:00 p.m. ET (NFL+)
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Chicago Bears at 1:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
New York Giants vs. Houston Texans at 1:00 p.m. ET (FOX)
Detroit Lions vs. Kansas City Chiefs at 4:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Minnesota Vikings vs. Cleveland Browns at 4:25 p.m. ET (NFL+)
Seattle Seahawks vs. Tennessee Titans at 7:00 p.m. ET (NFL+)
Arizona Cardinals vs. Indianapolis Colts at 7:00 p.m. ET (NFL+)
Washington Commanders vs. Miami Dolphins at 7:00 p.m. ET (NFL+)
Buffalo Bills vs. Pittsburgh Steelers at 7:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
New York Jets vs. Carolina Panthers at 7:00 p.m. ET (NFL+)
Los Angeles Rams vs. Los Angeles Chargers at 7:05 p.m. ET (NFL+)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars at 7:30 p.m. ET (NFL+)
Dallas Cowboys vs. Las Vegas Raiders at 10:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)

Sunday, August 18, 2024
Green Bay Packers vs. Denver Broncos at 8:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
New Orleans Saints vs. San Francisco 49ers at 8:00 p.m. ET (FOX)

NFL Preseason Week 3 Schedule

Thursday, August 22, 2024
Indianapolis Colts vs. Cincinnati Bengals at 8:00 p.m. ET (Prime Video)
Chicago Bears vs. Kansas City Chiefs at 8:20 p.m. ET (NFL Network)

Friday, August 23, 2024
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Atlanta Falcons at 7:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Miami Dolphins vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 7:30 p.m. ET
San Francisco 49ers vs. Las Vegas Raiders at 10:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)

Saturday, August 24, 2024
Carolina Panthers vs. Buffalo Bills at 1:00 p.m. ET
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Detroit Lions at 1:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Baltimore Ravens vs. Green Bay Packers at 1:00 p.m. ET
Minnesota Vikings vs. Philadelphia Eagles at 1:00 p.m. ET
Los Angeles Rams vs. Houston Texans at 1:00 p.m. ET
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Dallas Cowboys at 4:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
New York Giants vs. New York Jets at 7:30 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Cleveland Browns vs. Seattle Seahawks at 10:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)

Sunday, August 25, 2024
Tennessee Titans vs. New Orleans Saints at 2:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
Arizona Cardinals vs. Denver Broncos at 4:30 p.m. ET (CBS)
New England Patriots vs. Washington Commanders at 8:00 p.m. ET (NBC)

Key dates for the 2023-2024 NFL season

Here are all the important dates football fans will want to mark in their calendar for the upcoming NFL preseason and NFL regular season.

August 8-11: First Preseason Weekend
August 15-18: Second Preseason Weekend
August 22-25: Third Preseason Weekend
September 1: Final Day of Preseason Training Camps
September 5: First Week of Regular Season Games
September 5-6 and September 8-9: Kickoff Weekend
September 6: NFL International Game at Corinthians Arena in Brazil (Green Bay Packers vs. Philadelphia Eagles)
October 6: NFL International Game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London (New York Jets vs. Minnesota Vikings)
October 13:NFL International Game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London (Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Chicago Bears)
October 15-16: Fall League Meeting
October 20: NFL International Game at Wembley Stadium in London (New England Patriots vs. Jacksonville Jaguars)
November 10:NFL International Game at Allianz Arena in Germany (New York Giants vs. Carolina Panthers)
December 10-11: Special League Meeting
January 11-13: Super Wild Card Weekend
January 30: East-West Shrine Bowl
February 1: Senior Bowl
February 2: Pro Bowl Games
February 9: Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans
February 24 to March 3: NFL Scouting Combine

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