NFL Reveals Preseason National Broadcast Schedule

The NFL unveiled its complete preseason lineup on Wednesday, drawing attention to the games that will be featured on national television. While the Arizona Cardinals' schedule was made public last week, fans may be particularly interested in the broader league offerings available for viewing.

The preseason kicks off with the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio, where the Cardinals will face off against the Carolina Panthers. Scheduled for Thursday, August 6, at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. Arizona time), this matchup will be broadcast live on NBC. This game marks the beginning of an exciting weekend that celebrates the 2026 class of inductees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, including legendary Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald.

In addition to the Hall of Fame Game, the league has announced two nationally televised games for preseason Week 2: the Las Vegas Raiders visiting the Houston Texans on Thursday, August 20, and the Seattle Seahawks facing the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, August 23. Both games will also air at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. Arizona time).

The action continues in preseason Week 3 with two more games set for national broadcast. On Thursday, August 27, the New England Patriots will take on the Cleveland Browns, followed by the Cincinnati Bengals visiting the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, August 28. Both of these matchups will also kick off at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. Arizona time).

As for the Cardinals, their preseason slate includes the Hall of Fame Game, a contest against the Las Vegas Raiders on August 13, a home game against the Dallas Cowboys on August 22, and a road matchup with the Green Bay Packers on August 28. Fans can look forward to following their team through these exciting games as the NFL preseason unfolds.

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