When does the NFL preseason start? Everything to know, including how to watch (2024)

Football is upon us.

On Aug. 1, the Chicago Bears will be back on the field for exhibition action. It all starts with theHall of Fame Game, where the Bears will take on the Houston Texans, followed by the typical three-week preseason. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. CT and is set to air on ESPN and ABC with streaming available on ESPN+.

Week 1 of the preseason will start Aug. 8 with two games: Carolina Panthers vs.New England Patriotsand Detroit Lions vs.New York Giants.

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The regular season will begin Sept. 5 with the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs taking on the Baltimore Ravens in an AFC title rematch.

As for the Bears, they'll open the regular season on at home against the Tennessee Titans on Sept. 8.

This part of the year is exciting for all teams, fromSuper Bowlcontenders to rebuilding rosters. Will this finally be the year the Bears get over the hump?

With all of that in mind, here's a full preview of the2024 NFL preseason:

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NFL preseason full schedule 2024

HALL OF FAME GAME

Bears vs. Texans (Aug. 1)

WEEK 1

Panthers vs. Patriots (Aug. 8)

Lions vs. Giants (Aug. 8)

What NFL preseason games are on national TV?

Twenty-five preseason games over three weeks will air on national television (21 on NFL Network, one on NBC, one on FOX, one on CBS and one on Prime Video):

WEEK 1

Panthers vs. Patriots, Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. ET, NFL Network

Texans vs. Steelers, Aug. 9 at 7 p.m. ET, NFL Network

Bears vs. Bills, Aug. 10 at 1 p.m. ET, NFL Network

Raiders vs. Vikings, Aug. 10 at 4 p.m. ET, NFL Network

Chiefs vs. Jaguars, Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. ET, NFL Network

Broncos vs. Colts, Aug. 11 at 1 p.m. ET, NFL Network

Cowboys vs. Rams, Aug. 11 at 4:30 p.m. ET, NFL Network

WEEK 2

Eagles vs. Patriots, Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. ET, NFL Network

Bengals vs. Bears, Aug. 17 at 1 p.m. ET, NFL Network

Lions vs. Chiefs, Aug. 17 at 4 p.m. ET, NFL Network

Bills vs. Steelers, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. ET, NFL Network

Cowboys vs. Raiders, Aug. 17 at 10 p.m. ET, NFL Network

Packers vs. Broncos, Aug. 18 at 8 p.m. ET, NFL Network

Saints vs. 49ers, Aug. 18 at 8 p.m. ET, FOX

WEEK 3

Colts vs. Bengals, Aug. 22 at 8 p.m. ET, Prime Video

Bears vs. Chiefs, Aug. 22 at 8:20 p.m. ET, NFL Network

Jaguars vs. Falcons, Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. ET, NFL Network

49ers vs. Raiders, Aug. 23 at 10 p.m. ET, NFL Network

Steelers vs. Lions, Aug. 24 at 1 p.m. ET, NFL Network

Chargers vs. Cowboys, Aug. 24 at 4 p.m. ET, NFL Network

Giants vs. Jets, Aug. 24 at 7:30 p.m. ET, NFL Network

Browns vs. Seahawks, Aug. 24 at 10 p.m. ET, NFL Network

Titans vs. Saints, Aug. 25 at 2 p.m. ET, NFL Network

Cardinals vs. Broncos, Aug. 25 at 4:30 p.m. ET, CBS

Patriots vs. Commanders, Aug. 25 at 8 p.m. ET, NBC and Peaco*ck

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