2026 NFL Preseason Week 2 Schedule: Dates, Times, TV Channels, How to Watch

The NFL preseason continues with 16 games from Thursday, Aug. 20 through Sunday, Aug. 23. The weekend closes with Seattle visiting Tennessee in a national window on FOX and FOX One.

For every preseason matchup and national TV window, see the complete 2026 NFL preseason schedule.

2026 NFL Preseason Week 2 Schedule

All times are Eastern and subject to change. Games without a national network designation are available on participating teams' local affiliates.

Thursday, Aug. 20

• Las Vegas Raiders at Houston Texans, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN)
• San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Chargers, 10 p.m. ET (NFL Network)

Friday, Aug. 21

• New York Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers, 7 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
• Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars, 7:30 p.m. ET (Local TV)
• Green Bay Packers at Denver Broncos, 9 p.m. ET (NFL Network)

Saturday, Aug. 22

• Washington Commanders at Detroit Lions, noon ET (Local TV)
• Buffalo Bills at Cleveland Browns, 1 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
• Atlanta Falcons at Indianapolis Colts, 1 p.m. ET (Local TV)
• Baltimore Ravens at Minnesota Vikings, 1 p.m. ET (Local TV)
• New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Rams, 4 p.m. ET (Local TV)
• New York Giants at Miami Dolphins, 4 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
• Chicago Bears at Cincinnati Bengals, 7 p.m. ET (Local TV)
• Philadelphia Eagles at New England Patriots, 7 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
• Kansas City Chiefs at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 7:30 p.m. ET (Local TV)
• Dallas Cowboys at Arizona Cardinals, 10 p.m. ET (NFL Network)

Sunday, Aug. 23

• Seattle Seahawks at Tennessee Titans, 8 p.m. ET (FOX, FOX One)

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How Can I Watch NFL Preseason Week 2?

FOX will carry Seahawks-Titans nationally at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 23. Select additional games will air nationally on ESPN or NFL Network, while the remaining matchups will be available through participating teams' local broadcast affiliates.

How Can I Stream NFL Preseason Week 2?

Fans can stream the FOX game and more with FOX One.

 

Does NFL Preseason Week 2 Count Toward the Standings?

No. Preseason results do not count toward a team's regular-season record. These games allow teams to evaluate rookies, new additions and position battles before the regular season begins.

How Many Preseason Games Does Each NFL Team Play?

Most teams play three preseason games. The Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals each play four in 2026 because they also participated in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game on Aug. 6.

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The preseason concludes with Week 3 from Aug. 27-29. Keep up with every matchup using the full 2026 NFL preseason schedule.