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Quick response: Watch NFL preseason games with a live TV streaming service like DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, fubo, or Sling.
The NFL is back… well, almost. Thankfully, we have the 2024 NFL preseason to tide us over while we wait for the 2024-25 NFL season to begin. The preseason kicked off on August 1 with a Hall of Fame Game between the Chicago Bears and the Houston Texans. Games will be played Thursday through Sunday, and there are still plenty of great matchups to come before the NFL season begins on September 5.
However, NFL preseason broadcasting/streaming is a bit different than the regular season, so you may need to adjust your setup to watch games. Below is a quick streaming guide on how to watch NFL preseason games in 2024, including a way to live stream preseason games for free.
How to watch NFL preseason games online
NFL preseason games air on ABC, ESPN, CBS, Fox and NFL Network. To watch every game, it’s best to use a good live TV streaming service that supports all or most of these channels. Here are some of our favorites, including pricing and review information:
Stream NFL Preseason Games on Hulu + Live TV
In terms of price, channels, and extras, Hulu + Live TV is a winner for NFL streaming. It offers ABC, ESPN, CBS, Fox, and NFL Network — all for $76.99 per month after a three-day free trial. Even better, the service includes free access to Hulu (on-demand), ESPN+, and Disney+.
Stream NFL preseason games on DirecTV Stream
One of our favorite services for sports fans, DirecTV Stream offers ABC, ESPN, CBS, and Fox in its cheapest package, the Entertainment plan, for $79.99 a month. NFL Network is also available if you upgrade to the Choice plan ($98.99 the first month, then $108.99 a month). No matter which plan you choose, you get a five-day free trial to start with.
Stream NFL preseason games on fubo
fubo also offers ABC, ESPN, CBS, Fox, and NFL Network for NFL preseason live streams. You get a seven-day free trial to start the service, and after that, plans start at $79.99 per month.
Stream NFL preseason games on Sling
A cheaper option for live TV streaming is Sling, although it won’t give you access to CBS or NFL Network. To get ABC, ESPN, and Fox on Sling, grab the Orange + Blue plan, which starts at $60 per month (sorry, no free trial).
Stream NFL preseason games for free
If you want to watch NFL preseason games for free, be sure to take advantage of free trials of DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, and fubo.
We recommend taking advantage of a free trial for each remaining weekend of the preseason. This will allow you to watch every remaining game of the preseason for free. Remember to cancel free trials before they expire to avoid charges.
NFL Preseason 2024 Schedule: Week 1
The 2024 NFL preseason began on August 1 and runs through August 25. Here is the schedule for Week 1:
Thursday, August 8
Panthers at Patriots – 7:00 p.m. ET
Lions at Giants – 7:00 p.m. ET
Friday, August 9
Falcons at Dolphins – 7:00 p.m. ET
Texans at Steelers – 7:00 p.m. ET
Eagles at Ravens – 7:30 p.m. ET
Saturday, August 10
Commanders at Jets — 12pm ET
Bears at Bills – 1:00 p.m. ET
Raiders at Vikings – 4:00 p.m. ET
Packers at Browns – 4:25 p.m. ET
Buccaneers at Bengals – 7:00 p.m. ET
49ers at Titans – 7:00 p.m. ET
Chiefs at Jaguars – 7:00 p.m. ET
Seahawks at Chargers – 7:05 p.m. ET
Saints at Cardinals – 8:00 p.m. ET
Sunday, August 11
Broncos at Colts – 1:00 p.m. ET
Cowboys at Rams – 4:30 p.m. ET
