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ESPN Adds NFL Network Preseason Games

Published July 9, 2026 · Updated July 9, 2026 · NBC Sports

ESPN has announced that NFL Network will broadcast 19 live, out‑of‑market preseason games during the 2026 season, with an additional 12 games available on the ESPN App Unlimited plan.

ESPN has added 19 out‑of‑market NFL preseason games to its lineup on NFL Network, with an extra 12 games available live through the ESPN App Unlimited plan. The move expands national coverage for the 2026 preseason, which runs from August 13 to 29.

The first nationally televised game will be the Raiders at Texans on August 20, potentially marking the debut of rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza. All 48 preseason games will still be re‑aired on NFL Network. newsindata.com

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