Prepare for an exhilarating NFL season in 2026-27, with a multitude of viewing options available for fans eager to catch every thrilling moment on the field.
Catch all the action of Monday Night Football as it takes center stage on ESPN, with many games also broadcast on ABC each Monday. Meanwhile, Prime Video kicks off its coverage of Thursday Night Football from Week 2. Keep your Sundays packed with excitement as FOX, CBS, and Paramount+ present a lineup of afternoon and evening games. For nighttime drama, Sunday Night Football continues its legacy on NBC and Peacock.
Additionally, select matchups will stream on Netflix and the NFL Network. Enthusiasts of football action can also catch games via NFL+, RedZone, and Sunday Ticket. However, before diving into the regular season frenzy, there are still a couple of weeks of preseason that promise exciting previews.
Tonight marks the beginning of Week 2 in the preseason, with the Houston Texans squaring off against the Las Vegas Raiders. This high-stakes encounter kicks off a series of games that continue through Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
For fans eager to catch every pass and tackle, we have comprehensive streaming details for tonight’s NFL preseason games, ensuring you won’t miss a second of the live action.
Are There Any NFL Games on Tonight (August 20)?
Yes! There are two NFL preseason games on the schedule for tonight.
What Channel Are NFL Games on Tonight?
Two NFL preseason games will air on ESPN, NFL+, and NFL Network:
- Las Vegas Raiders @ Houston Texans (8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN)
How To Watch Tonight’s Raiders/Texans Game on ESPN:
You can watch ESPN live with a valid cable login or via an active subscription to DIRECTV, FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.
49ers vs. Chargers on NFL Network Live Stream Options:
NFL Network is included with a variety of cable providers (Dish, Fios, Optimum, Xfinity, and more) and is also available via a slew of over-the-top streaming services.
The only way to watch shows airing live without cable is by using a live TV streaming service. Our favorite is DIRECTV, which comes with a five-day free trial before payment begins.
DIRECTV offers a number of flexible subscription options, including Genre Packs, so you can best choose which streaming plans fit your needs and budget. Packs start at $19.99/month.
You can also watch the NFL Network live with an active subscription to Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, Fubo TV, YouTube TV, NFL+, and ESPN Unlimited. Fubo, Hulu, and YouTube offer free trials for new subscribers.
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.
NFL Preseason Week 2 Schedule:
Week 2 preseason games will air across a variety of networks, including ESPN, ESPN Unlimited, FOX, and NFL Network. You can also stream live out-of-market preseason games on your TV, PC, phone, or tablet via NFL+.
Friday, Aug. 21
- Jets at Steelers, 7 p.m. ET on NFL Network
Saturday, Aug. 22
- Commanders at Lions, noon ET
Sunday, Aug. 23
- Seahawks at Titans, 8 p.m. ET on FOX