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Are you ready for some football?
Almost six months after the Chiefs defeated the 49ers in Super Bowl 58, the NFL returns for a three-week preseason slate, setting the stage for the 2024 season.
The Texans and Bears kick off the preseason with the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio on Aug. 1.
Intrigue abounds across the league as each team gets set for three tune-up games apiece.
How will Aaron Rodgers look a year after suffering a torn Achilles tendon on his first drive as a Jet? Six first-round quarterbacks, headlined by Chicago's Caleb Williams, are primed for their first taste of NFL action. The Patriots embark on their post-Bill Belichick era, while the Chargers begin their new era with Jim Harbaugh at the helm. Those are just a few of the gripping storylines.
Here is everything you need to know about the 2024 NFL preseason schedule, including TV and live stream information and start times for every game.
How to watch NFL preseason: TV channel, live stream
- TV channels:Fox| ESPN | ABC | NBC | NFL Network
- Live stream:Fubo
Select preseason games will be available to watch on national networks including Fox, ESPN, ABC, NBC and NFL Network. Amazon Prime will also carry one preseason game in Week 3.
For games on national television, fans can stream those on Fubo, which offers a free trial. That way, you can try before you buy.
When does the 2024 NFL preseason start and end?
- Start date:Thursday, Aug. 1
- End date:Sunday, Aug. 25
The 2024 NFL preseason begins with the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio between the Bears and Texans on Thursday, Aug. 1. The Pro Football Hall of Fame will also enshrine its seven-member class, featuring Dwight Freeney, Randy Gradishar, Devin Hester, Andre Johnson, Steve McMichael, Julius Peppers and Patrick Willis.
The three-week preseason slate concludes with three games on Sunday, Aug. 25.
NFL preseason schedule: Hall of Fame Game
Thursday, Aug. 1
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Bears 21, Texans 17 (Canton, Ohio) | 8 p.m. | ESPN, ABC, Fubo |
NFL preseason schedule 2024: Week 1
Thursday, Aug. 8
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Patriots vs. Panthers | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Giants vs. Lions | 7 p.m. |
Friday, Aug. 9
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Dolphins vs. Falcons | 7 p.m. | |
| Steelers vs. Texans | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Ravens vs. Eagles | 7:30 p.m. |
Saturday, Aug. 10
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Jets vs. Commanders | 12 p.m. | |
| Bills vs. Bears | 1 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Vikings vs. Raiders | 4 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Browns vs. Packers | 4:25 p.m. | |
| Bengals vs. Buccaneers | 7 p.m. | |
| Titans vs. 49ers | 7 p.m. | |
| Jaguars vs. Chiefs | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Chargers vs. Seahawks | 7:05 p.m. | |
| Cardinals vs. Saints | 8 p.m. |
Sunday, Aug. 11
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Colts vs. Broncos | 1 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Rams vs. Cowboys | 4:30 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
NFL preseason schedule 2024: Week 2
Thursday, Aug. 15
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Patriots vs. Eagles | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
Saturday, Aug. 17
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Ravens vs. Falcons | 12 p.m. | |
| Bears vs. Bengals | 1 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Texans vs. Giants | 1 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Chiefs vs. Lions | 4 p.m. | |
| Browns vs. Vikings | 4:25 p.m. | |
| Titans vs. Seahawks | 7 p.m. | |
| Colts vs. Cardinals | 7 p.m. | |
| Dolphins vs. Commanders | 7 p.m. | |
| Steelers vs. Bills | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Panthers vs. Jets | 7 p.m. | |
| Chargers vs. Rams | 7:05 p.m. | |
| Jaguars vs. Buccaneers | 7:30 p.m. | |
| Raiders vs. Cowboys | 10 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
Sunday, Aug. 18
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Broncos vs. Packers | 8 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| 49ers vs. Saints | 8 p.m. | FOX, Fubo |
NFL preseason schedule 2024: Week 3
Thursday, Aug. 22
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Bengals vs. Colts | 8 p.m. | Prime Video |
| Chiefs vs. Bears | 8:20 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
Friday, Aug. 23
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Falcons vs. Jaguars | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Dolphins vs. Buccaneers | 7:30 p.m. | |
| Raiders vs. 49ers | 10p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
Saturday, Aug. 24
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Bills vs. Panthers | 1 p.m. | |
| Lions vs. Steelers | 1 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Packers vs. Ravens | 1 p.m. | |
| Eagles vs. Vikings | 1 p.m. | |
| Texans vs. Rams | 1 p.m. | |
| Cowboys vs. Chargers | 4 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Jets vs. Giants | 7:30 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Seahawks vs. Browns | 10 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
Sunday, Aug. 25
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Saints vs. Titans | 2;30 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Broncos vs. Cardinals | 4 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| Commanders vs. Patriots | 8 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
NFL preseasonradio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM
Listen to games throughout the 2024 NFL preseason live on SiriusXM.
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NFL preseason tickets
- Tickets:StubHub
Tickets to games throughout the 2024 NFL preseason are available on StubHub. Explore seats and prices for select games with StubHub.
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Author(s)
Jared Greenspan
Jared Greenspan is a contributing writer for The Sporting News. Before joining The Sporting News, he covered University of Michigan football and basketball for The Michigan Daily and spent two summers working for the New York Post. Even though they often test his strength, he enjoys rooting for his favorite teams — the New York Mets, New York Knicks and New York Jets.
