NFL preseason games start next week after Hall of Fame Game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
No NFL preseason games are scheduled for Sunday, August 9, with the next games on Thursday, August 13. The 2026 NFL preseason began with the Pro Football Hall of Fame game on August 6, where the Carolina Panthers defeated the Arizona Cardinals 33-30. Rookie quarterbacks Carson Beck and Haynes King performed well, highlighting their potential. Fans can look forward to a full slate of games as teams prepare for the regular season, which starts on September 9.
- •Panthers beat Cardinals 33-30 in Hall of Fame Game
- •Next preseason games on August 13
- •Regular season starts on September 9
- •Quarterbacks Beck and King shine in first game
- •2026 class enshrined at Hall of Fame on August 7
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Are there NFL games today? What to know about preseason Week 1 schedule
"There will only be a couple more Sundays without football before the 2026 NFL season begins. Here's what to know about the preseason schedule.
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