The excitement in the air is palpable as the NFL preseason kicks off, signaling the beginning of a new era for football enthusiasts. Fans, players, and coaches eagerly await the opportunity to begin again as 31 other franchises set themselves toward the goal of knocking off the Kansas CIty Chiefs as the Super Bowl champions.
The NFL preseason serves as a crucial testing ground for teams, allowing them to fine-tune their skills and evaluate new additions to the roster. It is a time of hope and anticipation, where rookies strive to make a lasting impression and secure a spot on the final squad.
Preseason games, though not as intense as their regular-season counterparts, still manage to captivate audiences, as they provide a first look at fresh talent and allow fans to indulge in the thrill of football once again. As the preseason gets underway, the NFL landscape transforms into a vibrant mosaic of optimism and competition, setting the stage for the battles and triumphs that await in the months to come.
As we look forward to the NFL preseason, the league has announced it will carry 23 live broadcasts nationally on the NFL Network. Here are the games you can see via those national broadcasts with Chiefs games highlighted in bold.
PRESEASON WEEK 1
- Houston Texans vs. New England Patriots, August 10, 7 p.m. ET
- Minnesota Vikings vs. Seattle Seahawks, Augustin 10, 10 p.m. ET
- Green Bay Packers vs. Cincinnati Bengals, August 11, 7 p.m. ET
- Denver Broncos vs. Arizona Cardinals, August 11, 10 p.m. ET
- Tennessee Titans vs. Chicago Bears, August 12, 1 p.m. ET
- New York Jets vs. Carolina Panthers, August 12, 4 p.m. ET
- Philadelphia Eagles vs. Baltimore Ravens, August 12, 7 p.m. ET
- Los Angeles Chargers vs. Los Angeles Rams, August 12, 9 p.m. ET
- Kansas City Chiefs vs. New Orleans Saints, August 13, 1 p.m. ET
- San Francisco 49ers vs. Las Vegas Raiders, August 13, 4 p.m. ET
PRESEASON WEEK 2
- Cleveland Browns vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 7:30 p.m. ET
- Carolina Panthers vs. New York Giants, 7 p.m. ET
- Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Detroit Lions, August 19, 1 p.m. ET
- Miami Dolphins vs. Houston Texans, August 19, 4 p.m. ET
- Chicago Bears vs. Indianapolis Colts, August 19, 7 p.m. ET
- Dallas Cowboys vs. Seattle Seahawks, August 1910 p.m. ET
- New Orleans Saints vs. Los Angeles Chargers, August 20, 7 p.m. ET
PRESEASON WEEK 3
- Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Atlanta Falcons, August 24, 7:30 p.m. ET
- New England Patriots vs. Tennessee Titans, August 25, 8:15 p.m. ET
- Los Angeles Chargers vs. San Francisco 49ers, August 25, 10 p.m. ET
- Cleveland Browns vs. Kansas City Chiefs, August 26, 1 p.m. ET
- New York Jets vs. New York Giants, August 26, 6 p.m. ET
- Los Angeles Rams vs. Denver Broncos, August 26, 9 p.m. ET