NFL announces five nationally televised preseason games

Field Level Media|published: 05/29/2025, 2:42pm EDT

Oct 20, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; General view of a television camera operator during the game between the Houston Texans and Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

The NFL announced the five nationally televised prime-time 2025 preseason games on Thursday.

Action begins with the Los Angeles Chargers facing the Detroit Lions in the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio, on Thursday, July 31. The game will air on NBC.

In Week 2 of the preseason, the Buffalo Bills will visit the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Aug. 17 (Fox) and the Cincinnati Bengals will visit the Washington Commanders on Monday, Aug. 18 (ESPN).

In Week 3, the New York Giants will host the New England Patriots on Thursday, Aug. 21 (Prime Video) and the Tennessee Titans will host the Minnesota Vikings (CBS).

All five games begin at 8 p.m. ET.

--Field Level Media