NFL network to air 21 live preseason games ahead of 2025 season. Check date and time

The 2025 NFL preseason coverage on NFL Network will feature 21 games, starting with an August 7 doubleheader showcasing the Indianapolis Colts against the Baltimore Ravens.

The second game will see Las Vegas Raiders' Pete Carroll and Geno Smith face their previous team, the Seahawks, in Seattle.

The following day's coverage includes the Browns visiting the Carolina Panthers, where quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders, Cleveland's recent draft picks, are anticipated to make their professional debuts.


The Saturday schedule presents a three-game lineup highlighting quarterbacks in new positions. The New York Giants, featuring Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston and rookie Jaxson Dart, will compete against the Buffalo Bills. Subsequently, J.J. McCarthy leads the Minnesota Vikings against the Houston Texans, whilst the Justin Fields-led New York Jets face the Green Bay Packers.

The complete NFL Network live preseason schedule follows, with all times listed in Eastern:

Full NFL Network Preseason Schedule (All times Eastern)

Week 1
Aug. 7 (Thu): Colts vs. Ravens (7 p.m.), Raiders vs. Seahawks (10 p.m.)

Aug. 8 (Fri): Browns vs. Panthers (7 p.m.)

Aug. 9 (Sat): Giants vs. Bills (1 p.m.), Texans vs. Vikings (4 p.m.), Jets vs. Packers (8 p.m.)

Aug. 10 (Sun): Dolphins vs. Bears (1 p.m.), Saints vs. Chargers (4 p.m.)

Week 2
Aug. 15 (Fri): Titans vs. Falcons (7 p.m.), Chiefs vs. Seahawks (10 p.m.)

Aug. 16 (Sat): Browns vs. Eagles (1 p.m.), 49ers vs. Raiders (4 p.m.), Jets vs. Giants (7 p.m.), Cardinals vs. Broncos (9:30 p.m.)

Aug. 17 (Sun): Jaguars vs. Saints (1 p.m.)

Week 3
Aug. 21 (Thu): Steelers vs. Panthers (7 p.m.)

Aug. 22 (Fri): Falcons vs. Cowboys (8 p.m.)

Aug. 23 (Sat): Rams vs. Browns (1 p.m.), Seahawks vs. Packers (4 p.m.), Jaguars vs. Dolphins (7 p.m.), Raiders vs. Cardinals (10 p.m.)