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The NFL schedule for Week 2 of the 2026 preseason resumes today. With the NFL Draft, free agency, and the rest of the offseason shenanigans in the rearview, the build to the 2026 season is in full tilt. While we will have to wait a few more weeks until we get games that count, football fans can watch real NFL action this weekend. Below, you can find all the important details about how to watch Saturday’s preseason matchups and get a look at the upcoming Week 2 NFL schedule. NFL games today (Preseason Week 2) | Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV Info | |---|---|---|---| | Saturday, August 22 | Commanders @ Lions | 12:00 PM | Local TV | | Saturday, August 22 | Bills @ Browns | 1:00 PM | NFL Network | | Saturday, August 22 | Falcons @ Colts | 1:00 PM | Local TV | | Saturday, August 22 | Ravens @ Vikings | 1:00 PM | ESPN App | | Saturday, August 22 | Saints @ Rams | 4:00 PM | ESPN App | | Saturday, August 22 | Giants @ Dolphins | 4:00 PM | NFL Network | | Saturday, August 22 | Bears @ Bengals | 7:00 PM | Local TV | | Saturday, August 22 | Eagles @ Patriots | 7:00 PM | NFL Network | | Saturday, August 22 | Chiefs @ Buccaneers | 7:30 PM | ESPN App | | Saturday, August 22 | Cowboys @ Cardinals | 10:00 PM | NFL Network | What channel are the NFL preseason games on? The various NFL games in Week 2 of the preseason can be found on local affiliate stations, NFL Network, or on the ESPN app with the unlimited plan. Can I watch NFL preseason games for free? During the 2026 preseason, the majority of games will air exclusively on local television stations. Giving NFL fans the ability to watch games on major broadcast networks for free. Does NFL Sunday Ticket include preseason games? Unfortunately for Sunday Ticket subscribers, the service does not offer preseason matchups. Sunday Ticket only gives subscribers access to out-of-market games on Sunday afternoons during the regular season. How do I watch out-of-market preseason games? You have several options to watch out-of-market preseason games this year. NFL+ will offer games through its service, while a selection of games during the 2026 NFL preseason will also be available through NFL Network and the ESPN App. Do streaming services like YouTube TV or Hulu include NFL Network? If you are a football fan with YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV subscriptions and want to watch NFL Network, both services offer the channel. Upcoming NFL schedule (Preseason Week 2) | Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV Info | |---|---|---|---| | Sunday, August 23 | Seahawks @ Titans | 8:00 PM | FOX |