NFL fans, the wait is over. The 2023 NFL Preseason begins on Thursday, August 10 as all 32 NFL teams take to the field to begin finalizing their rosters before the start the upcoming season in September.
2023 Preseason games will air on a variety of networks, including NFL Network, ESPN, FOX, CBS, NBC and teams’ local affiliate networks. The best place to stream the games is on fuboTV (free trial) or DirecTV Stream (free trial), each of which offer comprehensive coverage that includes those networks.
Stream the 2023 NFL preseason on fuboTV (free trial).
The preseason technically already began with the Hall of Fame game on August 3 between the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns, but now the proper schedule kicks off. It all starts with the Houston Texans vs. the New England Patriots on Thursday, August 10 at 7 p.m. ET. The preseason runs for three weeks through Sunday, August 27, before the regular season gets underway on Thursday, September 7.
2023 NFL Preseason schedule
All times ET.
Week 1
Thursday, Aug. 10:
- Houston Texans vs. New England Patriots - 7 p.m. on NFL Network. (fuboTV)
- Minnesota Vikings vs. Seattle Seahawks - 10 p.m. on NFL Network. (fuboTV)
Friday, Aug. 11:
- New York Giants vs. Detroit Lions - 7 p.m. on NBC. (fuboTV)
- Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 7 p.m., in-market affiliate. (fuboTV)
- Green Bay Packers vs. Cincinnati Bengals - 7 p.m. on NFL Network. (fuboTV)
- Atlanta Falcons vs. Miami Dolphins - 7 p.m., in-market affiliate. (fuboTV)
- Washington Commanders vs. Cleveland Browns - 7:30 p.m. - TV TBA
- Denver Broncos vs. Arizona Cardinals - 10 p.m. on NFL Network. (fuboTV)
Saturday, Aug. 12:
- Indianapolis Colts vs. Buffalo Bills - 1 p.m., in-market affiliate. (fuboTV)
- Tennessee Titans vs. Chicago Bears - 1 p.m. on NFL Network. (fuboTV)
- New York Jets vs. Carolina Panthers - 4 p.m. on NFL Network. (fuboTV)
- Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Dallas Cowboys - 5 p.m., TV TBA
- Philadelphia Eagles vs. Baltimore Ravens - 7 p.m. on NFL Network. (fuboTV)
- Los Angeles Chargers vs. Los Angeles Rams - 9 p.m. on NFL Network. (fuboTV)
Sunday, Aug. 13:
- Kansas City Chiefs vs. New Orleans Saints - 1 p.m. on NFL Network. (fuboTV)
- San Francisco 49ers vs. Las Vegas Raiders - 4 p.m. on NFL Network. (fuboTV)
Week 2
Thursday, Aug. 17:
- Cleveland Browns vs. Philadelphia Eagles - 7:30 p.m. on NFL Network. (fuboTV)
Friday, Aug. 18:
- Carolina Panthers vs. New York Giants - 7 p.m. on FOX. (fuboTV)
- Cincinnati Bengals vs. Atlanta Falcons - 7:30 p.m., in-market affiliate. (fuboTV)
Saturday, Aug. 19:
- Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Detroit Lions - 1 p.m. on NFL Network. (fuboTV)
- Miami Dolphins vs. Houston Texans - 4 p.m. on NFL Network. (fuboTV)
- Buffalo Bills vs. Pittsburgh Steelers - 6:30 p.m., in-market affiliate. (fuboTV)
- Chicago Bears vs. Indianapolis Colts - 7 p.m. on NFL Network. (fuboTV)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New York Jets - 7:30 p.m., in-market affiliate. (fuboTV)
- Kansas City Chiefs vs. Arizona Cardinals - 8 p.m., in-market affiliate. (fuboTV)
- New England Patriots vs. Green Bay Packers - 8 p.m., in-market affiliate. (fuboTV)
- Tennessee Titans vs. Minnesota Vikings - 8 p.m., in-market affiliate. (fuboTV)
- Denver Broncos vs. San Francisco 49ers - 8:30 p.m., in-market affiliate. (fuboTV)
- Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Rams - 9 p.m., in-market affiliate. (fuboTV)
- Dallas Cowboys vs. Seattle Seahawks - 10 p.m. on NFL Network. (fuboTV)
Sunday, Aug. 20:
- New Orleans Saints vs. Los Angeles Chargers - 7:05 p.m. on NFL Network. (fuboTV)
Monday, Aug. 21:
- Baltimore Ravens vs. Washington Commanders - 8 p.m. on ESPN. (fuboTV)
Week 3
Thursday, Aug. 24:
- Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Atlanta Falcons - 7:30 p.m. on NFL Network. (fuboTV)
- Indianapolis Colts vs. Philadelphia Eagles - 8 p.m. on Prime Video.
Friday, Aug. 25:
- Detroit Lions vs. Carolina Panthers - 8 p.m. on CBS. (fuboTV)
- New England Patriots vs. Tennessee Titans - 8:15 p.m. on NFL Network. (fuboTV)
- Los Angeles Chargers vs. San Francisco 49ers - 10 p.m. on NFL Network. (fuboTV)
Saturday, Aug. 26:
- Arizona Cardinals vs. Minnesota Vikings - 1 p.m., in-market affiliate. (fuboTV)
- Cleveland Browns vs. Kansas City Chiefs - 1 p.m. on NFL Network. (fuboTV)
- Cincinnati Bengals vs. Washington Commanders - 1 p.m., TV TBA
- Seattle Seahawks vs. Green Bay Packers - 1 p.m.in-market affiliate. (fuboTV)
- Buffalo Bills vs. Chicago Bears - 1 p.m., in-market affiliate. (fuboTV)
- New York Jets vs. New York Giants - 6 p.m. on NFL Network. (fuboTV)
- Miami Dolphins vs. Jacksonville Jaguars - 7 p.m., in-market affiliate. (fuboTV)
- Baltimore Ravens vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 7 p.m., in-market affiliate. (fuboTV)
- Las Vegas Raiders vs. Dallas Cowboys - 8 p.m., in-market affiliate. (fuboTV)
- Los Angeles Rams vs. Denver Broncos - 9 p.m. on NFL Network. (fuboTV)
Sunday, Aug. 27:
- Houston Texans vs. New Orleans Saints - 7:05 p.m. on FOX. (fuboTV)
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Where can I live stream the NFL Preseason free online?
There’s no one-size-fits-all solution, but the best bet for fans looking to stream the NFL Preseason is a comprehensive TV streaming package like fuboTV or DirecTV Stream, each of which offers a free trial.
Cable subscribers can also login on TV channel websites, such as FOX.com or ESPN.com, with their cable credentials to stream nationally-broadcast games and games on their in-market affiliates.
A limited number of games on Prime Video can also be streamed with a free trial.
Can I attend NFL preseason games?
Yes! Tickets are available now for the NFL preseason via resellers like StubHub, VividSeats and SeatGeek.
Can I bet on the NFL Preseason?
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