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You can almost feel it. The crisp, early-autumn air that signals the start of the NFL Football season. We love football and if you’re here, you do too. But if you’re concerned about cutting the cord and losing access to games, don’t! You don’t need cable to watch all the action!

In a hurry? If you just want to make sure you have access to the entire NFL season, these streaming services will give you everything you need and more:

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Looking for info on watching the regular season? See our complete NFL Viewer’s Guide.

This Week’s NFL Preseason Football Schedule

As with last year, the NFL starts with the Hall of Fame game and then 3 weeks of preseason play. It all starts on Thursday, Aug 3rd at 8:00 (EDT) in Canton, Ohio.

The normal preseason games start on Aug 10th. Here is the NFL Preseason schedule for next week:

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Note that the games that do not have a channel will be available to stream with NFL+. This is subject to blackout for local games. See our review for more information.

How to Watch the NFL Preseason Without Cable TV

As you can see in the schedule above, NFL Network is the place for preseason action. Of the 27 preseason games that will be aired, 23 will be on it.

For people who are limited to the local over-the-air channels, the preseason coverage will be pretty thin. You will only get to watch two games via antenna, both on the last day: Dolphins at Bengals (CBS) and Browns at Falcons (NBC). And the Hall of Fame game will air on Fox.

Here’s where the NFL preseason will air:

• NFL Network (21 games)
• ESPN (1 game)
• Fox (1 game)
• CBS (1 game)
• NBC (1 game)
• Amazon Prime (1 game).

Once the season starts, things will be different. Thursday Night Football will be airing on Amazon Prime. And NBC is airing the first week.

Sunday afternoon games will be split between national broadcasts CBS (AFC) and Fox (NFC). And Sunday Night Football will be on NBC. Monday Night Football is on ESPN (and sometimes also ABC).

So football fans want to sign up with a service that gives them NFL Network, ESPN, and all the networks. Luckily, there are a lot of options for this!

How to watch the NFL Prseason with Fubo

Fubo (formerly FuboTV) is one of the best streaming services for sports fans. They offer NFL Network, ESPN, CBS, Fox, NBC, and a whole lot more. Their basic plan comes with 150+ channels including over 35 sports-focused ones. Regardless of your favorite sport, Fubo has you covered.

If this isn’t enough for you, you can get the Sports Plus add-on for $10.99/mo. It includes NFL RedZone, which allows you to easily keep up on all the games — even the ones playing at the same time. And it comes with 25 other sports channels including the 7 Pac-12, ACCN, SEC Network, and the three big league channels MLB Network, NBA TV, and NHL Network.

All plans come with unlimited cloud DVR storage. You can also watch on up to 10 devices at the same time. It’s easy to find out if Fubo is right for you. Sign up for a free trial. Or check out our extensive articles:

• Fubo Review
• Fubo Packages
• Fubo Local Channels
• Fubo Devices.

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How to watch the NFL Preseason with DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM is a good choice to watch the NFL Preseason and other NFL games in general. The base plan get you 75+ channels including local channels and ESPN.

However, to get NFL network which will be airing majority of the preseason games, you will need to upgrade to the Choice plan for a monthly fee of $108.99/mo. All DIRECTV plans offer unlimited hours of cloud DVR and streaming on unlimited devices at the same time. Check the links below for more information on DIRECTV STREAM.

• DIRECTV STREAM review
• DIRECTV STREAM packages
• DIRECTV STREAM local channels
• DIRECTV STREAM devices

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How to watch the NFL Preseason on Sling TV

Sling TV is the low-cost streaming leader for the preseason games. The Sling Blue plan is just $40.00/mo and includes NFL Network as well as Fox and NBC in most areas (so you’re also good for the Super Bowl most years). If you want ESPN, you can opt for the Orange & Blue plan for $55.00/mo.

The hole in Sling TV’s coverage is CBS. There are a couple of ways to get around this. You can integrate a TV antenna (free if you sign up for two months) with the Sling TV interface. All that is required is that you have a CBS affiliate in your area. Or you could get a Paramount+ subscription.

Sling TV comes with 50 hours of cloud DVR storage and the ability to stream up to three devices at once. See our articles on Sling TV for more information:

• Sling TV Review
• Sling TV Packages
• Sling TV Local Channels
• Sling TV Devices.

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How to watch NFL Preseason with Hulu + Live TV

We’d like to welcome Hulu + Live TV into the fold. Until recently, it wasn’t offering NFL Network. But just in time for the 2021 NFL preseason, Hulu has added the network back to its live TV plan.

In addition, you get ESPN, CBS, Fox, and NBC. And, of course, 85+ other channels in addition to its exceptional on-demand library — all for $76.99/mo. And NFL RedZone is now available as an add-on for $10.99/mo.

Hulu + Live TV also comes with unlimited DVR storage and the ability to stream on up to two devices at once.

• Hulu + Live TV Review
• Hulu + Live TV Packages
• Hulu + Live TV Local Channels.

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Other Ways to Watch the NFL Preseason

There are other ways to watch NFL from the Hall of Fame game to the Super Bowl:

• NFL+: The base plan allows you to watch local and primetime games on mobile devices for just $4.99/mo. With NFL+ Premium for $9.99/mo, you also get replays of all games on all supported devices. It comes with a 7-day free trial! See our NFL+ review for more information.
• NFL App: You will still need your streaming service credentials to log in, but this allows you to watch the preseason wherever you are.
• YouTube TV: Another live TV streaming service similar to Hulu, you get all the channels you need to enjoy the NFL season.
• Peacock: Preseason games aired on NBC can also be watched live on Peacock for $4.99/mo. (Peacock review)

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TVs and Devices to Stream the NFL Preseason

The services that we’ve discussed above support almost all the streaming devices currently in use. They support the recent smart TVs from Samsung and LG. Hulu supports the VIZIO SmartCast TVs. And Fubo supports Hisense. And all of them Android-based smart TVs.

If you have a “stick” TV device, you are also covered: Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Roku. The same goes for Chromecast devices. And Android and iOS (iPhone, iPad) mobile devices are universally supported.

Finally, all the services except DIRECTV STREAM support the Xbox One. Hulu even supports the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation. And the VR fans out there can use their Oculus with Sling TV.

And of course, web browsers are also universally supported. And most devices that run them can either cast or physically connect to a TV.

Complete 2024 NFL Preseason Schedule

Wrapping Up

You can stream the NFL preseason live with any of these services that we’ve discussed above. If you want to know more about watching NFL, check out the following articles:

• How to Watch NFL Without Cable (Sling Guide)
• How to Watch Out-of-Market NFL Games
• NFL+ Review
• NFL Game Pass International
• How to Watch the NFL Draft Without Cable (Sling Guide)
• How to Watch the NFL Playoffs Without Cable
• How to Watch NFL Network Without Cable
• How to Watch NFL RedZone Without Cable.

Have more questions about how to watch the NFL Preseason without cable? Let us know by leaving a comment below.

FAQ

What is the NFL preseason for?

Preseason games act as an extension of training. Each game allows the coaching staff to try out new strategies and see how players react on the field outside of practice. Some players will make the cut and some won’t. Your favorite players, the starters, may not see too many downs in these preseason games, but that doesn’t mean you don’t want to watch to see how your team matches up.

Can I watch the NFL preseason on Amazon Prime?

Amazon Prime Video will not be airing any of the NFL preseason games. They will, however, be airing some Thursday Night Football games this season. And starting in the 2022 season, Amazon Prime will be the exclusive provider of the game. So you don’t need it yet, but starting next year, NFL fans may want to sign up for Amazon Prime.

Are there out-of-market preseason games?

There are not really out-of-market preseason games. This is because you can watch any game you like regardless of where you live in the US. Over half the games are broadcast live nationally — mostly on NFL Network. But the rest are available to stream via NFL+.

How can I watch my favorite NFL team?

For those who want to know how to watch their favorite team, we’ve put together specific articles:

More Info on NFL Without Cable

If you still have questions, these resources should help:

• NFL Preseason
  • NFL Draft
• NFL Regular Season
  • Thursday Night Football
  • Sunday Night Football
  • Monday Night Football
• Out-Of-Market Football Games
  • Sunday Ticket Review
  • VPN Out-of-Market How-To
  • Out-of-Market Games With NFL+
  • Out-of-Market Games With NFL RedZone
• NFL Playoffs
  • AFC Championship
  • NFC Championship
  • Super Bowl
  • NFL Combine
  • NFL Pro Bowl
  • NFL Honors

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