While many of the NFL’s biggest stars may play just a few series over the course of four weeks, the preseason serves as our first taste of football and a final chance for fringe players looking to make the 53-man roster for Week 1 of the regular season.
With CBA negotiations ongoing and the current version of the agreement set to expire after the 2020 season, this could potentially be one of the final seasons that teams play four preseason games with players and owners reportedly having discussions to reduce the amount of exhibition games in order to lengthen the regular season.
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The preseason allows fans to experience a gameday atmosphere in an NFL stadium at a reduced price, but it will also feature three games at unique locations with the Falcons and Broncos playing in Canton, Ohio (Aug. 1), the Cowboys and Raiders in Honolulu (Aug. 15) and the Seahawks and Packers in Winnipeg, Manitoba (Aug. 24).
Below is the full schedule for every week of the 2019 NFL preseason, as well as how to watch each game.
When does 2019 NFL preseason end?
Start date: Thursday, Aug. 1 End date: Thursday, Aug. 29
The NFL’s six-month offseason ends on Thursday, Aug. 1 when the Atlanta Falcons and Denver Broncos meet in Tom Benson Stadium in Canton, Ohio, for the annual Hall of Fame Game. The Class of 2019 enshrinement ceremony follows two days later.
While the Falcons and Broncos will play five preseason games, the other 30 teams play four each, with the final games wrapping up Aug. 29.
The regular season kicks off Sept. 5 with a Thursday night game between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears.
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How to watch NFL preseason games on TV
Beginning with the Hall of Fame game featured on NBC, a select number of preseason games each week will be shown nationally on NBC, Fox, CBS, ESPN and NFL Network. NFL Network will show 13 live preseason games (subject to local blackout restrictions), as well as re-air all 65 games at some point before the regular season begins. NFL Game Pass — available for $99.99 — provides live access to every preseason game, as well as replays of every game.
Nationally televised games on NBC, Fox, CBS and NFL Network can also be streamed live using fuboTV, which offers a free seven-day trial.
Details of national and local television coverage for each preseason game are included in the tables below. National games are bolded.
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