The long wait is over. The NFL is back.
A chaotic offseason saw Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf team up in Pittsburgh, Pete Carroll and Geno Smith reunite in Las Vegas and Cam Ward land in Tennessee as the No. 1 overall pick.
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We'll get our first glimpse at all of the familiar faces in new places throughout the NFL preseason, a three-week slate that begins with the iconic Hall of Fame Game.
Here is everything that you need to know about the 2025 NFL preseason schedule, including TV and live stream information for games throughout August.
How to watch NFL preseason games: TV channel, live stream
NFL preseason games will be available to watch on NFL Game Pass via DAZN.
NFL Game Pass is the best way to keep up with all of the action throughout the 2025 campaign. The streaming service gives subscribers access to every game during the regular season and playoffs, including Super Bowl 60.
When does the 2025 NFL preseason start and end?
- Start date: Friday, Aug. 1
- End date: Sunday, Aug. 24
The 2025 NFL preseason will begin on Friday, Aug. 1, with the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio. The three-week preseason slate concludes on Sunday, Aug. 24.
NFL preseason schedule 2025: Hall of Fame Game
Friday, Aug. 1
| Game | Time (BST) |
|---|
| Lions vs. Chargers (Canton, Ohio) | 1 a.m. |
NFL preseason schedule 2025: Week 1
Friday, Aug. 8
| Game | Time (BST) |
|---|
| Ravens vs. Colts | Midnight |
| Eagles vs. Bengals | 12:30 a.m. |
| Seahawks vs. Raiders | 3 a.m. |
Saturday, Aug. 9
| Game | Time (BST) |
|---|
| Falcons vs. Lions | Midnight |
| Panthers vs. Browns | Midnight |
| Patriots vs. Commanders | 12:30 a.m. |
| Bills vs. Giants | 6 p.m. |
| Vikings vs. Texans | 9 p.m. |
Sunday, Aug. 10
| Game | Time (BST) |
|---|
| Rams vs. Cowboys | Midnight |
| Jaguars vs. Steelers | Midnight |
| Buccaneers vs. Titans | 12:30 a.m. |
| Packers vs. Jets | 1 a.m. |
| Cardinals vs. Chiefs | 1 a.m. |
| 49ers vs. Broncos | 1:30 a.m. |
| Bears vs. Dolphins | 6 p.m. |
| Chargers vs. Saints | 9 p.m. |
NFL preseason schedule 2025: Week 2
Saturday, Aug. 16
| Game | Time (BST) |
|---|
| Falcons vs. Titans | Midnight |
| Seahawks vs. Chiefs | 3 a.m. |
| Lions vs. Dolphins | 6 p.m. |
| Colts vs. Packers | 6 p.m. |
| Vikings vs. Patriots | 6 p.m. |
| Eagles vs. Browns | 6 p.m. |
| Texans vs. Panthers | 6 p.m. |
| Raiders vs. 49ers | 9 p.m. |
Sunday, Aug. 17
| Game | Time (BST) |
|---|
| Cowboys vs. Ravens | Midnight |
| Rams vs. Chargers | Midnight |
| Giants vs. Jets | Midnight |
| Steelers vs. Buccaneers | Midnight |
| Broncos vs. Cardinals | 2:30 a.m. |
| Saints vs. Jaguars | 6 p.m. |
Monday, Aug. 18
| Game | Time (BST) |
|---|
| Bears vs. Bills | 1 a.m. |
Tuesday, Aug. 19
| Game | Time (BST) |
|---|
| Commanders vs. Bengals | 1 a.m. |
NFL preseason schedule 2025: Week 3
Friday, Aug. 22
| Game | Time (BST) |
|---|
| Panthers vs. Steelers | Midnight |
| Giants vs. Patriots | 1 a.m. |
Saturday, Aug. 23
| Game | Time (BST) |
|---|
| Jets vs. Eagles | 12:30 a.m. |
| Cowboys vs. Falcons | 1 a.m. |
| Titans vs. Vikings | 1 a.m. |
| Chiefs vs. Bears | 1:20 a.m. |
| Commanders vs. Ravens | 5 p.m. |
| Bengals vs. Colts | 6 p.m. |
| Browns vs. Rams | 6 p.m. |
| Lions vs. Texans | 6 p.m. |
| Saints vs. Broncos | 6 p.m. |
| Packers vs. Seahawks | 9 p.m. |
Sunday, Aug. 24
| Game | Time (BST) |
|---|
| Dolphins vs. Jaguars | Midnight |
| Buccaneers vs. Bills | 12:30 a.m. |
| 49ers vs. Chargers | 1:30 a.m. |
| Cardinals vs. Raiders | 3 a.m. |
