Thursday, August 27 — 4 Games
PIT at BUF · NE at CLE · SF at LV · LAR at LAC
August 27–29 · final preseason weekend · 16 games
2026 NFL Preseason Week 3 Schedule
NFL Preseason Week 3 runs Thursday, August 27 through Saturday, August 29, 2026, with 16 final tune-up games. Patriots–Browns streams nationally on Prime Video, and Bengals–Eagles airs nationally on CBS.
DatesAugust 27–29
Games16 matchups
Thursday national streamPatriots–Browns · Prime
Friday national TVBengals–Eagles · CBS
16 confirmed matchups
2026 NFL Preseason Week 3 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 28 — 10 Games
WSH at BAL · ATL at MIA · HOU at CAR · NYG at NYJ · TB at JAX · CIN at PHI · SEA at KC · NO at DAL · ARI at GB · MIN at DEN
Saturday, August 29 — 2 Games
DET at IND · CHI at TEN
PRESEASON
Preseason Week 3
| Date | Matchup | Time | TV / Stream | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Aug 27Preseason Week 3 | at | 7:00 PM ET | NFL Network, KDKA-TV | Highmark StadiumOrchard Park | Final27–28 Details |
| Thu, Aug 27Preseason Week 3 | at | 8:00 PM ET | Prime Video | Huntington Bank FieldCleveland | Final13–37 Details |
| Thu, Aug 27Preseason Week 3 | at | 8:00 PM ET | ESPN Unlimited, Fox 5 Vegas, KPIX | Allegiant StadiumLas Vegas | Final18–12 Details |
| Thu, Aug 27Preseason Week 3 | at | 10:00 PM ET | NFL Network, CBS LA, KCAL Los Angeles | SoFi StadiumInglewood | Final20–18 Details |
| Fri, Aug 28Preseason Week 3 | at | 6:00 PM ET | NFL Network, WBAL-TV, WUSA9 | M&T Bank StadiumBaltimore | Final3–41 Details |
| Fri, Aug 28Preseason Week 3 | at | 7:00 PM ET | CBS Miami | Hard Rock StadiumMiami Gardens | Final17–12 Details |
| Fri, Aug 28Preseason Week 3 | at | 7:00 PM ET | KTRK (ABC) | Bank of America StadiumCharlotte | Final13–16 Details |
| Fri, Aug 28Preseason Week 3 | at | 7:30 PM ET | WCBS - CBS 2, New York | MetLife StadiumEast Rutherford | Final23–6 Details |
| Fri, Aug 28Preseason Week 3 | at | 7:30 PM ET | FOX30 | EverBank StadiumJacksonville | Final0–19 Details |
| Fri, Aug 28Preseason Week 3 | at | 8:00 PM ET | CBS | Lincoln Financial FieldPhiladelphia | Final30–13 Details |
| Fri, Aug 28Preseason Week 3 | at | 8:00 PM ET | ESPN Unlimited, KING 5, KSHB | Arrowhead StadiumKansas City | Final9–9 Details |
| Fri, Aug 28Preseason Week 3 | at | 8:00 PM ET | ESPN Unlimited, Fox 8 | AT&T StadiumArlington | Final27–24 Details |
| Fri, Aug 28Preseason Week 3 | at | 8:00 PM ET | Packers TV Network | Lambeau FieldGreen Bay | Final38–42 Details |
| Fri, Aug 28Preseason Week 3 | at | 9:00 PM ET | NFL Network, KUSA-TV (9NEWS) | Empower Field at Mile HighDenver | Final6–34 Details |
| Sat, Aug 29Preseason Week 3 | at | 1:00 PM ET | NFL Network, CBS4, Lions TV Network | Lucas Oil StadiumIndianapolis | Final25–16 Details |
| Sat, Aug 29Preseason Week 3 | at | 6:00 PM ET | NFL Network, FOX32 | Nissan StadiumNashville | 8/29 - 6:00 PM EDTDetails |
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The final preseason weekend
National TV Games in Preseason Week 3
Patriots at Browns on Prime Video
New England visits Cleveland on Thursday, August 27 at 8:00 PM ET on Prime Video.
Bengals at Eagles on CBS
Cincinnati visits Philadelphia on Friday, August 28 at 8:00 PM ET on CBS.
Saturday's Final Tune-Ups
The remaining games finish Saturday, August 29 with local and supplied out-of-market listings beside each matchup.
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How to Watch NFL Preseason Week 3
NFL Network and ESPN App Out-of-Market Games
Selected matchups can be offered live out of market; app, plan and location rules apply.
Local Broadcasts and NFL+
Local team affiliates carry much of the slate, while NFL+ availability depends on device and market.
Prime Video and CBS Are Different Windows
Patriots–Browns is the Thursday Prime Video game; Bengals–Eagles is the Friday CBS game.
Roster cuts and Week 1
What Happens After Preseason Week 3?
53-Man Roster Deadline: August 30
Teams must reduce rosters to 53 players by 6:00 PM ET on Sunday, August 30.
Go to the 2026 NFL Week 1 Schedule
The regular season begins next. Open Week 1 for confirmed matchups, TV and the printable pick'em sheet.
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Hall of Fame Game through Week 3
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Quick answers
2026 NFL Preseason Week 3 FAQ
When is 2026 NFL Preseason Week 3?
The final preseason games run from Thursday, August 27 through Saturday, August 29, 2026.
How many games are in NFL Preseason Week 3?
There are 16 final preseason matchups.
Which Week 3 games are nationally televised?
Patriots at Browns streams on Prime Video Thursday at 8:00 PM ET, and Bengals at Eagles airs on CBS Friday at 8:00 PM ET.
When is the 2026 NFL roster cut deadline?
Teams must reach the 53-player limit by Sunday, August 30 at 6:00 PM ET.
What comes after Preseason Week 3?
Roster decisions are finalized before the regular season begins with Week 1.