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ESPN Boosts Preseason: 19 Extra NFL Games Live!
9 Jul
Summary
- ESPN will broadcast 19 additional live preseason games.
- 12 more out-of-market games will be available on the ESPN App.
- Raiders vs. Texans game set for August 20 broadcast.
For the 2026 preseason, ESPN is enhancing its NFL game telecasts. The network announced plans to broadcast 19 live, out-of-market games during the three-week period leading up to the regular season. Fans seeking even more action can access an additional 12 out-of-market games live through the ESPN App's Unlimited subscription service.
The preseason schedule kicks off on Thursday, August 13, and concludes on Saturday, August 29. A marquee matchup scheduled for national television is the game between the Raiders and the Texans on August 20. This particular broadcast may feature the first appearance of rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza, should he be selected to play.
All 48 NFL preseason games will continue to be re-aired on the NFL Network, maintaining the traditional broadcast schedule for fans of that channel.
