The National Football League preseason is set to begin in earnest with six games scheduled for Thursday. The Hall of Fame Game last week served as an early preview, but the full slate of Week 1 preseason matchups kicks off today.
Two of Thursday's games will be broadcast on NFL Network. Additionally, the matchup between the Arizona Cardinals and the Las Vegas Raiders will be available to stream for ESPN Unlimited subscribers via the ESPN app.
Other preseason games scheduled for Thursday include the Detroit Lions at the Cincinnati Bengals (7:00 p.m. ET), the Indianapolis Colts at the New England Patriots (7:30 p.m. ET), and the Los Angeles Chargers at the Houston Texans (8:00 p.m. ET). These three games will be available to stream on NFL+.
Friday and Saturday will feature ten more games, airing on ESPN Unlimited, NFL Network, and streaming on NFL+. Friday's slate includes the New York Jets' preseason debut against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 7:00 p.m. ET on NFL Network, and the Denver Broncos facing the Atlanta Falcons at 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN Unlimited.
For fans looking to stream games, NFL+ offers live, out-of-market preseason games on various devices. A standalone NFL+ subscription costs $6.99 per month or $39.99 per year. NFL+ Premium is available for $14.99 per month or $79.99 per year. It is important to note that live preseason games on NFL+ are subject to local blackouts, and some games may be restricted to mobile devices.
NFL Network, which includes NFL RedZone, is accessible through various cable providers and streaming services. Bundling ESPN Unlimited with NFL+ Premium is also an option, costing $39.99 or $45.99 per month, which also includes access to Disney+ and Hulu, as well as NFL RedZone.
ESPN Unlimited can be accessed through active subscriptions to services such as DIRECTV, FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum TV, Verizon, FiOS, U-Verse, or Cox. While ESPN does not directly offer a free trial, users can obtain access to ESPN Unlimited by signing up for free trials offered by DIRECTV, FuboTV, YouTube TV, or Hulu + Live TV.