Thursday, August 20 — 2 Games
LV at HOU · SF at LAC
August 20–23 · 16 games · ESPN and FOX national games
2026 NFL Preseason Week 2 Schedule
NFL Preseason Week 2 runs Thursday, August 20 through Sunday, August 23, 2026, with 16 games. Raiders–Texans airs nationally on ESPN on Thursday, and Seahawks–Titans closes the week nationally on FOX on Sunday.
DatesAugust 20–23
Games16 matchups
Thursday national TVRaiders–Texans · ESPN
Sunday national TVSeahawks–Titans · FOX
16 confirmed matchups
2026 NFL Preseason Week 2 Schedule, Times and TV
Review the slate by date, then use the full table for matchup, kickoff, TV or streaming, venue and status.
Friday, August 21 — 3 Games
NYJ at PIT · CAR at JAX · GB at DEN
Saturday, August 22 — 10 Games
WSH at DET · BAL at MIN · BUF at CLE · ATL at IND · NO at LAR · NYG at MIA · CHI at CIN · PHI at NE · KC at TB · DAL at ARI
Sunday, August 23 — 1 Game
SEA at TEN
PRESEASON
Preseason Week 2
| Date | Matchup | Time | TV / Stream | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Aug 20Preseason Week 2 | at | 8:00 PM ET | ESPN, Fox 5 Vegas, KTRK (ABC) | Reliant StadiumHouston | Final22–20 Details |
| Thu, Aug 20Preseason Week 2 | at | 10:00 PM ET | NFL Network, CBS LA, KPIX | SoFi StadiumInglewood | Final41–17 Details |
| Fri, Aug 21Preseason Week 2 | at | 7:00 PM ET | NFL Network, KDKA-TV, WCBS - CBS 2, New York | Acrisure StadiumPittsburgh | Final17–0 Details |
| Fri, Aug 21Preseason Week 2 | at | 7:30 PM ET | ESPN Unlimited, CBS47 | EverBank StadiumJacksonville | Final34–17 Details |
| Fri, Aug 21Preseason Week 2 | at | 9:00 PM ET | NFL Network, KUSA-TV (9NEWS), Packers TV Network | Empower Field at Mile HighDenver | Final33–13 Details |
| Sat, Aug 22Preseason Week 2 | at | 12:00 PM ET | Lions TV Network, WUSA9 | Ford FieldDetroit | Final13–17 Details |
| Sat, Aug 22Preseason Week 2 | at | 1:00 PM ET | ESPN Unlimited, WBAL-TV | U.S. Bank StadiumMinneapolis | Final13–3 Details |
| Sat, Aug 22Preseason Week 2 | at | 1:00 PM ET | NFL Network | Huntington Bank FieldCleveland | Final31–7 Details |
| Sat, Aug 22Preseason Week 2 | at | 1:00 PM ET | CBS4 | Lucas Oil StadiumIndianapolis | Final34–6 Details |
| Sat, Aug 22Preseason Week 2 | at | 4:00 PM ET | ESPN Unlimited, Fox 8, KCBS-TV | SoFi StadiumInglewood | Final0–34 Details |
| Sat, Aug 22Preseason Week 2 | at | 4:00 PM ET | NFL Network, CBS Miami | Hard Rock StadiumMiami Gardens | Final26–3 Details |
| Sat, Aug 22Preseason Week 2 | at | 7:00 PM ET | Bengals Preseason TV Network, FOX32 | Paycor StadiumCincinnati | Final9–27 Details |
| Sat, Aug 22Preseason Week 2 | at | 7:00 PM ET | NFL Network, CBS Boston, NBC 10 | Gillette StadiumFoxborough | Final21–24 Details |
| Sat, Aug 22Preseason Week 2 | at | 7:30 PM ET | ESPN Unlimited, KSHB | Raymond James StadiumTampa | Final15–16 Details |
| Sat, Aug 22Preseason Week 2 | at | 10:00 PM ET | NFL Network | State Farm StadiumGlendale | Final34–13 Details |
| Sun, Aug 23Preseason Week 2 | at | 8:00 PM ET | FOX | Nissan StadiumNashville | Final16–19 Details |
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Two confirmed national windows
National TV Games in Preseason Week 2
Raiders at Texans on ESPN
Las Vegas visits Houston on Thursday, August 20 at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN.
Seahawks at Titans on FOX
Seattle visits Tennessee on Sunday, August 23 at 8:00 PM ET on FOX.
The Other 14 Matchups
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National, out-of-market and local coverage
How to Watch NFL Preseason Week 2
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2026 NFL Preseason Week 2 FAQ
When is 2026 NFL Preseason Week 2?
Week 2 runs Thursday, August 20 through Sunday, August 23, 2026.
How many games are in NFL Preseason Week 2?
There are 16 games across four dates.
Which Preseason Week 2 games are nationally televised?
Raiders at Texans is on ESPN Thursday at 8:00 PM ET, and Seahawks at Titans is on FOX Sunday at 8:00 PM ET.
Is there a Sunday NFL preseason game in Week 2?
Yes. Seattle plays at Tennessee on Sunday, August 23 at 8:00 PM ET on FOX.
Are NFL Network and ESPN App games national exclusives?
Not necessarily. Their preseason listings can be live out-of-market windows, so check location and plan restrictions.