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We’re finally getting some NFL action once again with the 2025 preseason underway. Week 1 saw a peek at all 32 teams’ strengths and weaknesses heading into the regular season. Highlights included first looks at promising rookies, including the Cleveland Browns‘ QB Shedeur Sanders and the New York Giants‘ Jaxson Dart.
At a Glance: How to Watch NFL Preseason Games
Stream: DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, NFL+
TV channel: NFL Network, CBS, ESPN, FOX, NBC
Dates: July. 31-Aug. 23
Coverage of this year’s NFL preseason will be spread out across a few channels and streaming services, making it tricky to watch — especially if you don’t have cable. Ahead, we’ve put together a quick guide on how to watch preseason NFL games, including ways to watch online without cable.
How to Watch NFL Preseason Games Online
All preseason NFL games will air on local stations through FOX and NBC affiliates, but many of them will also be broadcast nationally on NFL Network. ESPN, CBS, and Prime Video will also show one game each.
The best way to keep up with preseason action is to get a live TV streaming service that carries all the channels above. Here are some of our favorite ways to watch NFL preseason games online.
DirecTV
get free trial
➤ $69.99/month
➤ Five-day free trial
➤ Up to 185+ channels
The best cable alternative for preseason NFL streams is DirecTV, which carries NFL Network, CBS, ESPN, FOX, and NBC in a few of its packages. The cheapest option is the MySports Genre Pack, which costs $69.99 a month after a five-day free trial. This package carries a total of 20+ key sports channels and includes a free subscription to ESPN+.
Fubo
sign up
➤ $84.99/month
➤ $30 off first month
➤ Up to 300+ channels
Another one of the best live TV streaming services with NFL Network, CBS, ESPN, FOX, and NBC is Fubo. This one starts at $84.99 a month and offers massive channel lineups, ranging from 150 to 300+, depending on which package you choose and local availability.
Sling
$46
sign up now
➤ $45.99/month+
➤ Up to 46 channels
Sling is also worth considering for anyone looking to watch preseason NFL games online. NFL Network, ESPN, FOX, and NBC are included in the Sling Blue package, which $50.99 a month.
NFL+
$6.99
sign up Now
➤ $6.99/month+
➤ Half off annual plan
➤ Stream NFL Network & out-of-market games
NFL+ will carry simulcasts of most preseason NFL games. You’ll miss out on a few games, but NFL+ costs much less than the above options. Pay monthly starting at $6.99 a month or yearly at $49.99. Even better: NFL+ is running a deal that gets you 20% off the annual plan, bringing the price down to just $39.99.
NFL Preseason Dates, Schedule
The 2025 NFL Preseason technically started on July 31 with the Hall of Fame Game. Week 1 started on Thursday, Aug. 7, and the preseason runs through Sunday, Aug. 23. The 2025 regular season starts on Thursday, Sept. 4.
We’re now in preseason Week 2. Here’s the full schedule of games happening this week:
Friday, Aug. 15
Tennessee Titans at Atlanta Falcons, 7 p.m. ET
Kansas City Chiefs at Seattle Seahawks, 10 p.m. ET
Saturday, Aug. 16
Miami Dolphins at Detroit Lions, 1 p.m. ET
Green Bay Packers at Indianapolis Colts, 1 p.m. ET
New England Patriots at Minnesota Vikings, 1 p.m. ET
Cleveland Browns at Philadelphia Eagles, 1 p.m. ET
Carolina Panthers at Houston Texans, 1 p.m. ET
San Francisco 49ers at Las Vegas Raiders, 4 p.m. ET
Baltimore Ravens at Dallas Cowboys, 7 p.m. ET
Los Angeles Chargers at Los Angeles Rams, 7 p.m. ET
New York Jets at New York Giants, 7 p.m. ET
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Pittsburgh Steelers, 7 p.m. ET
Arizona Cardinals at Denver Broncos, 9:30 p.m. ET
Sunday, Aug. 17
Jacksonville Jaguars at New Orleans Saints, 1 p.m. ET
Buffalo Bills at Chicago Bears, 8 p.m. ET
Monday, Aug. 18
Cincinnati Bengals at Washington Commanders, 8 p.m. ET
