NFL Preseason Week 1 of 2024 will kick off on Thursday, August 8, 2024. The first match is between the Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA.
This week of preseason games will wrap up with a match between the Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, August 11, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, USA.
Which TV channel will broadcast NFL Preseason Week 1 games?
For Week 1 of the preseason, games will be shown on each team’s local TV channel. Additionally, NFL Network will broadcast 7 of these games.
How many games are scheduled for Week 1?
In total, 16 games are scheduled from Thursday, August 8 to Sunday, August 11.
NFL Preseason 2024 Week 1 TV Schedule
| DATE | GAME | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNELS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Aug. 8 | Carolina Panthers at New England Patriots | 7:00 p.m. | Panthers TV Network, Patriots Preseason TV Network, NFL Network |
| Thursday, Aug. 8 | Detroit Lions at New York Giants | 7:00 p.m. | WNBC 4, Lions TV Network |
| Friday, Aug. 9 | Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins | 7:00 p.m. | WAGA-TV 5, WFOR-TV 4 |
| Friday, Aug. 9 | Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers | 7:00 p.m. | KTRK-TV 13, KDKA-TV 2, NFL Network |
| Friday, Aug. 9 | Philadelphia Eagles at Baltimore Ravens | 7:30 p.m. | WCAU 10, WMAR-TV 2 |
| Saturday, Aug. 10 | Washington Commanders at New York Jets | Noon | WRC-TV 4, WCBS-TV 2 |
| Saturday, Aug. 10 | Chicago Bears at Buffalo Bills | 1:00 p.m. | WFLD 32, WIVB-TV 4, NFL Network |
| Saturday, Aug. 10 | Las Vegas Raiders at Minnesota Vikings | 4:00 p.m. | KMSP-TV 9, KVVU-TV 5, NFL Network |
| Saturday, Aug. 10 | Green Bay Packers at Cleveland Browns | 4:25 p.m. | Packers TV Network, WEWS-TV 5 |
| Saturday, Aug. 10 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Cincinnati Bengals | 7:00 p.m. | WFLA-TV 8, Bengals Preseason TV |
| Saturday, Aug. 10 | Kansas City Chiefs at Jacksonville Jaguars | 7:00 p.m. | KSHB-TV 41, WFOX-TV 30, NFL Network |
| Saturday, Aug. 10 | San Francisco 49ers at Tennessee Titans | 7:05 p.m. | KPIX-TV 5, WKRN-TV 2 |
| Saturday, Aug. 10 | Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Chargers | 7:05 p.m. | KING-TV 5, KCBS-TV 2 |
| Saturday, Aug. 10 | New Orleans Saints at Arizona Cardinals | 8:00 p.m. | WVUE-DT 8, KPNX 12 |
| Sunday, Aug. 11 | Denver Broncos at Indianapolis Colts | 1:00 p.m. | KTVD 20, WTTV 4, NFL Network |
| Sunday, Aug. 11 | Dallas Cowboys at Los Angeles Rams | 4:30 p.m. | KTVT 11, KABC-TV 7, NFL Network |
How can you stream NFL Preseason Week 1 live?
You can stream all the games of NFL Preseason Week 1 on NFL+. NFL+ is the official streaming service of the NFL, which gives you access to out-of-market games.
With prices starting at just $6.99 a month, NFL+ offers the exclusive opportunity to watch every out-of-market preseason game. You can watch these games on any device that supports the NFL app.
Moreover, you can stream the 7 games that the NFL Network will broadcast on live TV streaming services that include the NFL Network, such as FuboTV, Hulu+Live TV, and YouTube TV.
Can you watch the NFL preseason week 1 games for free?
Yes, you can watch some NFL preseason games for free. All you need is an OTA (over-the-air) antenna to receive your local NFL team’s affiliate station and other regional channels that broadcast national games.
Before buying an antenna, you should check the channels available in your area. To do this, input your zip code into the Reception Map Tool on the Federal Communications Commission’s website. The map will show the channel call signs in your area. Click on them to see the distance to the channel’s tower.
Also, you can take advantage of FuboTV’s free trial offer to watch the NFL Network for free.
Hope this guide helps you to enjoy a single moment of NFL Preseason Week 1 games on your TV and live stream online.
