2026 NFL Preseason Week 2 Schedule: Dates, Times, TV Channels, How to Watch

The NFL preseason continues with 16 games from Thursday, Aug. 20 through Sunday, Aug. 23. The weekend closes with Seattle visiting Tennessee in a national window on FOX and FOX One. For every preseason matchup and national TV window, see the complete 2026 NFL preseason schedule. 2026 NFL Preseason Week 2 Schedule All times are Eastern and subject to change. Games without a national network designation are available on participating teams’ local affiliates. Thursday, Aug. 20 Friday, Aug. 21 Saturday, Aug. 22 Sunday, Aug. 23 How Can I Watch NFL Preseason Week 2? FOX will carry Seahawks-Titans nationally at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 23. Select additional games will air nationally on ESPN or NFL Network, while the remaining matchups will be available through participating teams’ local broadcast affiliates. How Can I Stream NFL Preseason Week 2? Fans can stream the FOX game and more with FOX One. Does NFL Preseason Week 2 Count Toward the Standings? No. Preseason results do not count toward a team’s regular-season record. These games allow teams to evaluate rookies, new additions and position battles before the regular season begins. How Many Preseason Games Does Each NFL Team Play? Most teams play three preseason games. The Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals each play four in 2026 because they also participated in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game on Aug. 6. The preseason concludes with Week 3 from Aug. 27-29. Keep up with every matchup using the full 2026 NFL preseason schedule.​See the complete 2026 NFL preseason Week 2 schedule for Aug. 20-23, including game times, TV channels and streaming information.