{
  "id": 744913,
  "title": "How to Watch NFL Preseason Week 1: Full Schedule, Channels, Live Streams for Games",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/how-to-watch-nfl-preseason-week-1-full-schedule-channels-live-streams",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-13T08:00:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/watch-nfl-preseason-week-1-080002019.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The NFL preseason begins with Week 1 action, featuring six games on Thursday nights. Fans can catch these games on various platforms including NFL Network, local TV stations, and streaming services like fubo and DIRECTV.\n\nOn Aug. 13, the Bengals will face off against the Lions at 7 p.m. ET. The Steelers and Packers will battle on Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. ET, while the Patriots take on the Colts later that evening at 7:30 p.m. ET.\n\nOther notable matchups include the Raiders vs. Cardinals on Aug. 14 at 8 p.m. ET, the Texans vs. Chargers on Aug. 14 at 8 p.m. ET, and the 49ers vs. Titans on Aug. 15 at 8 p.m. ET. All these games will be broadcast on NFL Network, fubo, or DIRECTV.\n\nWeek 2 of the preseason continues the excitement with games on Aug. 20, 21, and 22. The Texans will host the Raiders on Aug. 20 at 8 p.m. ET, with the Steelers facing the Jets on Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. ET. The Jaguars will play the Panthers on Aug. 21 at 7:30 p.m. ET, and the Falcons will take on the Buccaneers on Aug. 22 at 1 p.m. ET.\n\nThe final week of Week 1 games sees the Bills vs. Steelers on Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. ET, the Browns vs. Patriots on Aug. 28 at 8 p.m. ET, and the Titans vs. Seahawks on Aug. 29 at 8 p.m. ET. These games will be available on NFL Network, fubo, and DIRECTV.",
  "summary": "Here is everything you need to know about watching NFL preseason action in Week 1, including TV and streaming information for every game.",
  "key_points": [
    "Week 1 NFL preseason games start Thursday nights",
    "Various platforms: NFL Network, local TV, fubo, DIRECTV",
    "Notable matchups: Bengals vs. Lions, Steelers vs. Packers"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This expanded broadcast lineup for NFL preseason games puts more matches on more platforms, benefiting fans with more viewing options through NFL Network, local stations, and streaming services like fubo and DIRECTV.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}