The 2026 NFL preseason keeps moving this week with 16 games spread across Thursday, Aug. 20 through Sunday, Aug. 23, and FanDuel viewers have a clear four-day window to follow the action. The schedule is topped by Seahawks-Titans on Sunday, Aug. 23 at 8 p.m. ET, when FOX will carry the game nationally on FOX and FOX One.
That makes this a useful stretch for fans looking to track position battles, rookies and new additions before the regular season begins. Most teams play three preseason games in 2026, so every snap matters as coaches continue evaluating the depth chart.
The weekend closes with a national game
While most preseason matchups will be shown only on participating teams' local affiliates, the Sunday night window gives the final game of the weekend a wider spotlight. Seahawks-Titans is the one matchup in the schedule that stands out for national coverage, and it provides a neat cap to the Week 2 slate.
The preseason began earlier in August, when The Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals took part in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game on Aug. 6. From there, the 2026 NFL preseason now moves through Week 2 before wrapping up with Week 3 from Aug. 27-29.
Why this window matters
Preseason football is less about the scoreboard and more about answers. Coaches want to see who can handle bigger roles, how newcomers fit, and which position battles are still open. For viewers following FanDuel-related football coverage, the value here is the structure: a full four-day slate, one nationally televised finish, and a final chance to watch teams sharpen up before the games begin to count.
With three preseason games for most clubs and the end of the schedule closing in, the next few days are all about getting the details right. After Week 2, attention quickly shifts to the final preseason round from Aug. 27-29.
