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How to Watch NFL Preseason Football Online Without Cable

How to Watch NFL Preseason Football Online Without Cable
Oscar Hartzog
By Oscar HartzogAug 14, 2024
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Quick Answer: Watch NFL preseason games with a live TV streaming service such as DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, fubo, or Sling.

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The NFL is back… Well, almost. Luckily, though, we have the 2024 NFL preseason to tide us over while we wait for the 2024-25 NFL season to commence. The preseason kicked off Aug. 1 with a Hall of Fame game between the Chicago Bears and the Houston Texans. Games are happening Thursday through Sunday, and there are plenty of great matchups in the pipeline before the NFL season kicks off on Sept. 5.

However, broadcasting/streaming of the NFL preseason is slightly different than it is during the regular season, so you may need to adjust your setup to watch games. Below is a quick streaming guide on how to watch NFL preseason games in 2024, including a way to livestream preseason games for free.

How to Watch NFL Preseason Games Online

NFL Preseason games are airing on local channels (ABC, CBS, Fox), ESPN, and NFL Network. To watch every game, your best option is to get a good live TV streaming service that carries all or most of those channels. Here are some of our favorites, including pricing and free trial information:

Stream NFL Preseason Games on Hulu + Live TV

In terms of price, channels, and extras, Hulu + Live TV is a winner for NFL streaming. It carries ABC, ESPN, CBS, Fox, and NFL Network — all for $76.99 a month after a three-day free trial. Better yet, the service includes complimentary access to Hulu (on-demand), ESPN+, and Disney+.

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Stream NFL Preseason Games on DirecTV Stream

DirecTV Stream is one of our favorite services for sports fans, offering ABC, ESPN, CBS, and Fox in its most affordable package, the $79.99 a month Entertainment plan. NFL Network is also available if you upgrade to the $108.99-a-month Choice plan. Whichever plan you pick, you’ll get a five-day free trial to start.

Deal: Right now DirecTV Stream is offering a three-month discount on both plans, bringing the Entertainment plan down to $49.99 a month for the first three months and the Choice plan down to $69.99 a month for the first three months.

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Stream NFL Preseason Games on fubo

fubo also carries ABC, ESPN, CBS, Fox, and NFL Network for NFL preseason livestreams. You get a seven-day free trial to begin service, and plans start at $79.99 a month after that.

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Stream NFL Preseason Games on Sling

A more affordable live TV streaming option is Sling, although you don’t get access to CBS or NFL Network. To get ABC, ESPN, and Fox through Sling, grab the Orange + Blue plan, which starts at $60 a month (no free trial, unfortunately).

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Stream NFL Preseason Games for Free

If you want to watch NFL preseason games for free, be sure to utilize the free trials from DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, and fubo.

Our suggestion is to use one free trial for each remaining weekend of the preseason. That way, you’ll be able to watch every remaining preseason game for free. Just remember to cancel the free trials before they end to avoid charges.

NFL Preseason 2024 Schedule: Week 2

The 2024 NFL preseason kicked off on Aug. 1 and runs through Aug. 25. Here’s the schedule of games for Week 2 (times in ET):

Thursday, Aug. 15
Philadelphia Eagles at New England Patriots — 7 p.m. on NFL Network

Saturday, Aug. 17
Atlanta Falcons at Baltimore Ravens — noon on local network
Cincinnati Bengals at Chicago Bears — 1 p.m. on NFL Network
New York Giants at Houston Texans — 1 p.m. on local network
Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs — 4 p.m. on NFL Network
Minnesota Vikings at Cleveland Browns — 4:25 p.m. on local network
New York Jets at Carolina Panthers — 7 p.m. on local network
Arizona Cardinals at Indianapolis Colts — 7 p.m. on local network
Washington Commanders at Miami Dolphins — 7 p.m. on local network
Buffalo Bills at Pittsburgh Steelers — 7 p.m. on NFL Network
Seattle Seahawks at Tennessee Titans — 7 p.m. on local network
Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Chargers — 7:05 p.m. on local network
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Jacksonville Jaguars — 7:30 p.m. on local network
Dallas Cowboys at Las Vegas Raiders — 10 p.m. on NFL Network

Green Bay Packers at Denver Broncos — 8 p.m. on NFL Network
New Orleans Saints at San Francisco 49ers — 8 p.m. on Fox

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