NFL preseason 2025 schedule: Complete list of games, dates, and how to watch

The NFL preseason for 2025 kicks off on Thursday, July 31, with the Hall of Fame Game from Canton, Ohio, between the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Chargers. The week following this game, all teams will be in full action as the preseason gets officially underway. We kick things off with three full weeks of matchups, allowing teams to test their depth in the lead up to the regular season, which begins September 4.There are a total of 21 nationally televised games on NFL Network and many others on local and cable networks, making this preseason chock-full of football to watch. These games will be available to watch on television and streaming platforms like NFL+ and DAZN Game Pass International.Fans in the U.S. will be able to watch nationally televised games on CBS, ESPN, FOX, NBC, or NFL Network while local affiliate stations take care of the rest regionally. Those channels are available on streaming services including YouTube TV, FuboTV, Hulu+ Live TV, and Sling TV.It is a must-have for full coverage, the NFL Plus (NFL+) service. Its basic plan ($6.99 a month or $49.99 a year) streams all preseason games. You can watch local or nationally aired games on mobile devices only, while out-of-market games are viewable on any supported device. NFL Plus Premium ($14.99/month or $99.99/year): Full, condensed, and All‑22 replays on demand, and NFL RedZone and NFL Pro. Bring the annual subscription down to $39.99/year (standard) or $79.99/year (Premium) with a 20% off limited-time only discount.Also Read: Inside the NFL’s preseason paychecks: How players earn, endure, and push toward the rosterInternational fans, including those in Asia and Europe, can sign up for NFL Game Pass International through DAZN, which provides live preseason streams and full game replays. DAZN is even providing free access to preseason games—registration is required in their app, but no paid subscription is needed—for the Hall of Fame Game and preseason matchups elsewhere in Spain, for example.