Week 1 of the preseason will have viewers scrambling to find the games
The NFL preseason kicks off this week, but fans may struggle to find the games on TV.
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Coverage (9)
- NFL Preseason Picks: 4 NFL Best Bets and Predictions for Preseason Week 1 fanduel.com · 6h ago
- NFL preseason Week 1 storylines: Fernando Mendoza's debut, Packers RB intrigue and Browns QB battle Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- NFL preseason Week 1: Joe Burrow, Fernando Mendoza, Jeremiyah Love among those expected to play preseason openers Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- NFL preseason week 1 is here, how to watch the games with Sling usatoday.com · 6h ago
- NFL DFS: Week 1 NFL preseason daily fantasy football picks, Thursday lineups for DraftKings, FanDuel CBS Sports · 6h ago
- NFL Preseason Betting Promos: Best Bonuses and Offers for Thursday RotoWire · 6h ago
- NFL Preseason Schedule Week 1 2026: TV Coverage, Channels, Live Streams, and More for Every NFL Game This Week Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- Predicting MVP for each AFC team, plus eight teams that need the preseason the most and rookies to watch CBS Sports · 6h ago
- Week 1 of the preseason will have viewers scrambling to find the games NBC Sports · 6h ago
The story so far
Week 1 of the NFL preseason begins today. The games are scattered across various channels and streaming services, making it difficult for viewers to find them.
CBS Sports and Yahoo Sports have published guides to help viewers navigate the schedule. NBC Sports has reported that the lack of a centralized broadcast plan may leave some fans missing their favorite teams' games.
The reporting does not yet specify how many games are affected or how many viewers are expected to be impacted. The NFL has not yet commented on the issue.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 4h ago.
The obvious questions
When does the NFL preseason start?
The NFL preseason starts today, August 13, 2026.
Why are viewers having trouble finding the games?
The games are spread across multiple channels and streaming services, making it challenging for viewers to locate them.
Have any outlets provided guidance on where to find the games?
Yes, CBS Sports and Yahoo Sports have published guides to help viewers navigate the NFL preseason schedule.
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