The excitement from last week’s Hall of Fame Game was just a warm-up act as the NFL preseason now gears up for full action with six games slated for Thursday night.
While we focus on tonight’s (August 13) eagerly anticipated games, let’s also look ahead to the weekend. The preseason schedule continues on Friday, August 14, and Saturday, August 15, featuring 10 games available on ESPN Unlimited, NFL Network, and for streaming on NFL+.
Friday night holds particular intrigue with the New York Jets making their preseason debut at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7:00 p.m. ET on NFL Network). Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos will be taking on the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta (7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN Unlimited).
Week 1 of the preseason is here at last! Here’s your guide to catching every moment live, whether online or on your device.
What Channel Is The NFL Preseason on Tonight?
Of the six games on tonight’s preseason lineup, two will be broadcast on NFL Network. Fans can also stream the clash between the Arizona Cardinals and the Las Vegas Raiders via the ESPN app, available to ESPN Unlimited subscribers.
NFL Preseason Schedule For Tonight (August 13):
Six NFL preseason games are on the schedule tonight, three of which will be available to stream on ESPN Unlimited or NFL Network:
The other three games will be available to stream on your TV, PC, Phone, or tablet via NFL+ (streaming details below):
- Detroit Lions @ Cincinnati Bengals (7:00 p.m. ET on NFL+)
Is The NFL Airing on ESPN Tonight?
If you have an ESPN Unlimited plan, you can stream the Packers/Steelers, Cardinals/Raiders, and Titans/49ers games, but those matchups won’t be airing on ESPN.
How To Watch NFL Preseason Football on NFL+:
You can watch live out-of-market preseason games on your TV, PC, phone, or tablet via NFL+.
You can purchase NFL+ as a standalone service for $6.99/month or $39.99/year ($14.99/month or $79.99/year for NFL+ Premium). The NFL notes that “live preseason games are subject to local blackouts,” and “certain games are restricted to mobile devices” on NFL+.
You can also bundle ESPN Unlimited and NFL+ Premium for $39.99/month or $45.99/month (includes Disney+ and Hulu). This plan also includes access to NFL RedZone.
How To Watch NFL Network For Free:
NFL RedZone with NFL Network is available through DIRECTV’s “MySports Genre Pack,” Premier Streaming TV package, and DIRECTV Sports Pack Add-on.
The “MySports” Genre Pack, which also includes ESPN Unlimited, is currently $49.99/month for the first month ($64.99/month after) and offers a five-day free trial.
NFL Network is also included with a variety of cable providers (Dish, Fios, Optimum, Xfinity, and more) and available via an active subscription to Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, Fubo TV, YouTube TV, NFL+, and ESPN Unlimited. Fubo, YouTube TV, and Hulu offer free trials for new subscribers.
If you have a valid cable login, you can also watch NFL Network live on the NFL app.
Is NFL Network Included With ESPN Unlimited?
Yes! NFL Network has been added to the ESPN App for Unlimited plan subscribers. You can access ESPN Unlimited with an active subscription to DIRECTV, FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum TV, Verizon, FiOS, U-Verse, or Cox.
Does ESPN Unlimited Have a Free Trial?
While ESPN doesn’t directly offer a free trial, you can sign up for a free trial of DIRECTV, FuboTV, YouTube TV, or Hulu + Live TV. As we mentioned above, all four platforms offer access to ESPN Unlimited in select packages.
ESPN’s Unlimited Plan is also included in DIRECTV’s MySports package, which is now only $49.99/month for the first two months ($64.99/month after).