What channel is tonights preseason football game on

The games don’t count, the starters hardly play and everyone just wants to get through this without hurting themselves. But it’s NFL football, and we’ll take what we can get.

The preseason starts Thursday, August 4, at the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio, where quarterback Trevor Lawrence (pictured above) and the Jacksonville Jaguars face the Las Vegas Raiders in primetime on NBC.

What channel is tonights preseason football game on

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The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2022 is enshrined in Canton August 6 on ESPN and NFL Network. Players Tony Boselli, Cliff Branch, LeRoy Butler, Sam Mills, Richard Seymour and Bryant Young, coach Dick Vermeil, and official Art McNally will have bronze busts added to the pantheon of pigskin greats.

HBO’s Hard Knocks documentary series returns August 9, this time following the Detroit Lions’ training camp in Allen Park, Michigan. The Lions went 3-13-1 in head coach Dan Campbell’s first season, but first-round draft picks Aidan Hutchinson and Jameson Williams bring some hope. The Arizona Cardinals are featured in the second edition of Hard Knocks in Season on HBO beginning in November.

This season has big changes to the NFL’s TV landscape, with Thursday Night Football now streaming exclusively on Prime Video. Al Michaels calls the TNF games with analyst Kirk Herbstreit. Mike Tirico replaces Michaels on NBC’s Sunday Night Football. Longtime FOX broadcasters Joe Buck and Troy Aikman are now in ESPN’s Monday Night Football booth. ABC will simulcast six ESPN games and exclusively air a game in Week 2. FOX’s new lead broadcast team has Kevin Burkhardt on play-by-play with former NFL tight end Greg Olsen as analyst.

What channel is tonights preseason football game on

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The NFL also launched the NFL+ subscription streaming service, which offers live preseason games, live local regular-season and postseason games, radio broadcasts, NFL Films content and much more.

Check out the full NFL preseason TV schedule with national and local channels, followed by NFL Network’s live and taped preseason game schedule:

NFL PRESEASON 2022 TV SCHEDULE

All Times Eastern/Central. NFL Network Games Subject to Local Blackout. Local Channels Listed Are the Major Market or Flagship Station. Local Games May Also Air on Other Channels in the Team’s TV Network.

Don't look now, but the 2022 NFL season is only two weeks away. Teams have one remaining preseason game before the regular season kicks off on Sept. 8. Players have one last chance to impress their coaching staff and front office before final roster cuts are made and the 53-man roster is set to begin the season.

Week 3 of the preseason continues Saturday with eight games, three of which will be televised nationally. The Jaguars play the Falcons at 3 p.m. ET (12 p.m. PT), followed by the Rams against the Bengals at 6 p.m. ET (3 p.m. PT) -- a preseason "rematch" of Super Bowl LVI -- and finally the Vikings at the Broncos at 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT). All three games are on NFL Network.

Here's what you need to know to watch NFL preseason games without cable.

What channel is tonights preseason football game on

The Rams and the Bengals aren't expected to play many starters in today's preseason rematch of Super Bowl LVI, but players like rookie receiver Lance McCutcheon could secure roster spots with good performances.

Harry How/Getty ImagesHow can I watch NFL preseason games?

The NFL Network broadcasts most of the nationally televised preseason games, with one remaining game on CBS on Sunday.

Looking ahead to the regular season, CBS (and Paramount Plus) and Fox carry the games on Sundays, ESPN shows Monday Night Football, Prime Video shows Thursday Night Football and NBC (and Peacock) shows Sunday Night Football.

Here's the remaining NFL preseason TV schedule, with nationally televised games in bold. All times ET.

Week 3

Saturday, Aug. 27

  • Jacksonville Jaguars at Atlanta Falcons: 3 p.m. on NFL Network
  • Los Angeles Rams at Cincinnati Bengals: 6 p.m. on NFL Network
  • Washington Commanders at Baltimore Ravens: 7 p.m.
  • Chicago Bears at Cleveland Browns: 7 p.m.
  • Philadelphia Eagles at Miami Dolphins: 7 p.m.
  • Arizona Cardinals at Tennessee Titans: 7 p.m.
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Indianapolis Colts: 7:30 p.m.
  • Minnesota Vikings at Denver Broncos: 9 p.m. on NFL Network

Sunday, Aug. 28

  • New York Giants at New York Jets: 1 p.m. on NFL Network
  • Detroit Lions at Pittsburgh Steelers: 4:30 p.m. on CBS

Four of the five major live TV streaming services carry NFL Network -- all but DirecTV Stream. All five carry ESPN and Fox, and all but Sling TV carry CBS. For the games on CBS and Fox, keep in mind that not every service carries every local network, so check each one using the links below to make sure it carries CBS and Fox in your area.

YouTube TV

All televised preseason games for $65 a month

YouTube TV costs $65 a month and includes NFL Network along with CBS, Fox and ESPN. Plug in your ZIP code on its welcome page to see which local networks are available in your area. Read our YouTube TV review.

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FuboTV

All televised preseason games for $70 a month

FuboTV's Family plan costs $70 a month and includes NFL Network, CBS, Fox and ESPN. Click here to see which local channels you get. Read our FuboTV review.

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Hulu with Live TV

All televised preseason games for $70 a month

Hulu with Live TV costs $70 a month and includes all four channels needed to watch NFL preseason games. Click the "View channels in your area" link on its welcome page to see which local channels are offered in your ZIP code. Read our Hulu with Live TV review.

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Sling TV

Carries NFL Network, ESPN and Fox for $50 a month

Sling's $35-a-month Blue package features NFL Network and Fox, but Fox is available in only a handful of areas. Sling's $35-a-month Orange package includes ESPN. You can combine the two plans for $50 a month. Read our Sling TV review.

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Amazon Prime Video

A single preseason game for $9 a month

Amazon Prime Video is the exclusive home to Thursday Night Football for the upcoming season. It will show one preseason game on Thursday, Aug. 25 between the San Francisco 49ers and Houston Texans. For millions of Amazon Prime subscribers, the Prime Video channel is already included at no extra cost. It costs $9 a month for non-Prime members. Read our Amazon Prime Video review.

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DirecTV Stream

Carries CBS, Fox and ESPN for $70 a month

You'll be able to watch only three NFL preseason games with DirecTV Stream. Its basic, $70-a-month Entertainment package includes CBS, Fox and ESPN, but none of its plans include NFL Network. You can use its channel lookup tool to see which local channels are available where you live. Read our DirecTV Stream review.

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All of the live TV streaming services above offer free trials, allow you to cancel anytime and require a solid internet connection. Looking for more information? Check out our live-TV streaming services guide.

What channel is NFL preseason on tonight?

NFL Network is the only network to show the entire slate of 2022 NFL preseason games, highlighted by 22 live games including a rematch of Super Bowl LVI.

Where can I watch the NFL preseason game tonight?

Visit ESPNplus.com/NFL for more details. Watch live out-of-market Preseason and live local Regular season games on your phone and tablet with NFL+.

What network is the NFL preseason game on?

NFL Network will air 22 live preseason games this year, including eight Week 1 games starting Thursday, Aug.

How can I watch the NFL preseason games in 2022?

The NFL Network is a premium cable channel, though it is available through most cable TV providers. Same with ESPN, which has a couple of games for the 2022 NFL preseason schedule. Both NFL Network and ESPN are also available on FuboTV, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV and YouTube TV.