NFL preseason week 1 begins with matchups on national TV
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 5:59 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Week 1 of the NFL preseason kicks off on Thursday, August 13, with games scheduled through Saturday, August 15. The Green Bay Packers face the Pittsburgh Steelers at 7 p.m. ET, followed by the Tennessee Titans against the San Francisco 49ers at 9 p.m. ET, both airing on NFL Network. All 32 teams are set to compete during the three-week exhibition period, although most starters are likely to see minimal playing time. Fans can stream the games live with a Sling subscription, which offers various pass options for accessing NFL content.
- •Packers face Steelers at 7 p.m. ET tonight
- •Titans play 49ers later at 9 p.m. ET
- •Preseason games run until August 15
- •Most starters likely to play limited time
- •Sling offers streaming options for viewers
- 5:59 PMYahoo Sports — NFL preseason week 1 is here, how to watch the games with Sling
"Week 1 of the NFL preseason begins this weekend with select games airing on national TV, all of which are available on Sling. Here's how to stream:
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