We’re less than a month away from the official start of the 2025-2026 NFL regular season!

The action begins on Thursday, September 4 with an NFC East showdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys, followed by a special Kansas City Chiefs/Los Angeles Chargers matchup on YouTube on Friday, September 5.

The first Sunday Night Football game of the new season features Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills hosting Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens, with the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings ending Week 1 with a Monday Night Football clash.

Preseason action continues this weekend, with 13 games airing on NFL Network and NFL+. How can you watch live? We thought you’d never ask. Here’s how to stream preseason NFL football on NFL Network and NFL+.

Are There Any NFL Games On Tonight (August 8)?

Yes! There are three NFL preseason games tonight, eight games on Saturday, and two on Sunday, August 10.

NFL Schedule Info:

Friday, August 8:

• Detroit Lions @ Atlanta Falcons: 7:00 p.m. ET (NFL+)
• Cleveland Browns @ Carolina Panthers: 7:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
• Washington Commanders @ New England Patriots: 7:30 p.m. ET (NFL+)

Saturday, August 9:

• New York Giants @ Buffalo Bills: 1:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
• Houston Texans @ Minnesota Vikings: 4:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
• Dallas Cowboys @ Los Angeles Rams: 7:00 p.m. ET (NFL+)
• Pittsburgh Steelers @ Jacksonville Jaguars: 7:00 p.m. ET (NFL+)
• Tennessee Titans @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 7:30 p.m. ET (NFL+)
• New York Jets @ Green Bay Packers: 8:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
• Kansas City Chiefs @ Arizona Cardinals: 8:00 p.m. ET (NFL+)
• Denver Broncos @ San Francisco 49ers: 8:30 p.m. ET (NFL+)

Sunday, August 10:

• Miami Dolphins @ Chicago Bears: 1:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
• New Orleans Saints @ Los Angeles Chargers: 4:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)

How To Watch NFL Network Live:

If you have a valid cable login, you can watch NFL Network live on the NFL website or app. You also stream the channel live with an active subscription to fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, DIRECTV, or Sling TV.

YouTube TV, fuboTV, and Hulu + Live TV offer free trials for new subscribers.

How To Watch NFL Network On DIRECTV:

The only way to watch shows airing live without cable is by using a live TV streaming service. We recommend DIRECTV, which has a number of flexible subscription options starting at $49.99/month and comes with a five-day free trial.

How To Watch NFL Plus: Price, Free Trial Info:

You can watch out-of-market preseason games live on your TV, computer, phone, or tablet via NFL+. Available for as low as $6.99/month or $39.99/year, the streamer also offers live local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet.

NFL+ Premium, which includes NFL RedZone, is also an option for $14.99/month or $79.99/year. NFL+ isn’t currently offering a free trial.