NFL Preseason 2025: Full Week 1 Schedule, TV Channel, Streaming Options, and More

The 2025 NFL preseason kicked off with the Hall of Fame Game on July 31, when the Detroit Lions took on the Los Angeles Chargers in Canton, Ohio. Week 1 officially begins Thursday, August 7, 2025, and runs through Sunday, August 10. So, let’s get straight into the full NFL Preseason schedule 2025 for Week 1 and learn everything about how to watch and stream those games.

Full NFL Preseason Schedule 2025: Week 1

Thursday, August 7

• Colts at Ravens: 7:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
• Bengals at Eagles: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Raiders at Seahawks: 10:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)

Friday, August 8

• Browns at Panthers: 7:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
• Lions at Falcons: 7:00 p.m. ET
• Commanders at Patriots: 7:30 p.m. ET

Saturday, August 9

• Giants at Bills: 1:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
• Texans at Vikings: 4:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
• Steelers at Jaguars: 7:00 p.m. ET
• Cowboys at Rams: 7:00 p.m. ET
• Titans at Buccaneers: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Jets at Packers: 8:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
• Chiefs at Cardinals: 8:00 p.m. ET
• Broncos at 49ers: 8:30 p.m. ET

Sunday, August 10

• Dolphins at Bears: 1:00 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
• Saints at Chargers: 4:05 p.m. ET (NFL Network)

TV Channel And Streaming Options to Watch the 2025 NFL Preseason?

NFL Network is broadcasting the Week 1 doubleheader opener on Thursday, August 7, including the Colts vs. Ravens and Raiders vs. Seahawks, part of a 21-game preseason slate.

Only the NFL Network will broadcast the games in Week 1 nationally, but five preseason games in Week 2 and Week 3 will air nationally across Amazon Prime Video, CBS, ESPN, Fox, and NBC.

The games that won’t be broadcast nationally will air locally on each team’s TV affiliate network. For fans who don’t have access to a cable network, NFL+ will stream all the games of the 2025 NFL preseason.

Other ways to stream the preseason games are DirecTV Choice (free trial), Fubo TV (most expensive), and YouTube TV.

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Key Storylines & Matchups to Watch in Week 1 of 2025 NFL Preseason

Rookie & QB Battles

• Cleveland @ Carolina marks the pro debut of rookie quarterbacks Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel as they contend for playing time behind veteran Joe Flacco.
• Texans @ Vikings offers a first look at J.J. McCarthy, the 2024 first-round pick who missed his rookie year and will finally take the field under center.

Notable Training Camp Stories

• In Washington, rookie RB “Bill” Croskey‑Merritt is turning heads with his explosive running style, while rookie QB Jayden Daniels continues to build offseason momentum.
• Patriots rookie Jared Wilson, a former center now at left guard, has impressed with his consistency and chemistry with rookie tackle Will Campbell. An all-rookie offensive line could start the season.

Contract Drama & Veterans in Focus

• Dallas Cowboys are in the spotlight as star edge rusher Micah Parsons pushes back on contract negotiations in a developing distraction, having also requested a trade.
• The Browns are navigating roster uncertainty, balancing veteran depth with the rising promise of rookie QBs in camp.