NFL preseason schedule 2022: Dates, times, TV channel, live streaming for every exhibition game (2024)

FAQs

Who is streaming NFL preseason games? ›

If you want to catch today's NFL game live, and all the other NFL games happening this preseason, check out NFL+. The premium streaming service, starting at $40 per year (or $7 per month), offers access to all NFL games happening this preseason -- even out-of-market games -- on all supported devices.

How can I watch the NFL Preseason for free? If you have an over-the-air antenna that picks up your local channels, you can watch games on FOX, NBC or CBS for free.

All NFL preseason games will be live streamed on NFL+, even out-of-market games. Some select preseason games will air on NFL Network. If you're trying to catch your local NFL team play, chances are the game will air on your local ABC, CBS or Fox affiliate. Check your local listings for more details.

In 2021, the NFL reduced the number of preseason games. Now, each team plays three preseason games rather than four. The only exception is the Hall of Fame Game participants — the Chicago Bears and Houston Texans in 2024 — who play four contests.

While preseason games are only available in a team's local market, every out-of-market preseason game will be available on NFL+ (subscription required). NFL Network will have 21 preseason games, and there will also be five games available on national television: Thursday, Aug. 8: Houston Texans vs.

Blackout radius

The NFL defines a team's market area as "local" if it is within a 75-mile (121 km) radius of the team's home stadium. Therefore, a blackout affects any market where the terrestrial broadcast signal of an affiliate station, under normal conditions, penetrates into the 75-mile radius.

If a game on NFL Network is blacked out, it is likely because this game is available on a local channel in your area. If you are blacked out on NFL Network, a different game may be available on the NFL Network Alternate channel.

With NFL+, kick off the NFL season with a 24/7 stream of NFL Network, LIVE local and primetime games on mobile devices, ad-free highlights, and more – plans starting at $6.99/month. Subscription required for NFL+. Terms and conditions apply.

Additionally, with the expansion of the regular season to seventeen games and eighteen weeks, the preseason was reduced to three games (though the teams that play in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game still play 4 preseason games).

As we've already mentioned, it's a chance to see teams who don't often play each other in the regular season match up, which means you'll see a lot of NFC teams playing a lot of AFC teams. You'll also often see a lot of regional games to limit team travel, as well as some intra-state rivalries for a little extra fun.

How many people watch NFL preseason? ›

For TV and digital, all NFL preseason games averaged 1.93 million viewers, up slightly (around 1%) from 1.91 million last year and up 4% from 1.86 million two years ago.

If you're in the middle of streaming, you can also use the Live Guide to check ahead for specific game times and broadcast availability. Hulu + Live TV subscribers will also have access to NFL Network for regular season games and preseason contests — at no additional cost.

The National Football League will carry the majority of its 2024 preseason games on the streaming network, NFL+, and carry a host of regular-season match-ups on platforms like Netflix, NFL+, Amazon Prime and Peaco*ck.

The 10-year deal between Amazon and the NFL expands the strategic relationship, bringing 15 exclusive regular-season Thursday Night Football games and one pre-season game per year to Prime Video.

How to Watch NFL Preseason Live Without Cable. Most of the preseason NFL games are being aired on networks such as ABC, ESPN, CBS and Fox, which means cable viewers can watch the games for free through their cable provider. The Bears vs. Texans game will air live at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN and stream on ESPN+.