Football fans, your countdown to kickoff just got more exciting.
From Aug. 1-31, TDS TV customers can enjoy a free preview of NFL Network and get their football fix before the regular season begins. Catch a full month of league and player news, expert analysis, training camp coverage, and live preseason games as teams gear up for the 2026 season.
Whether you’re tracking your favorite team, scouting fantasy football sleepers, or just excited to see football back on your screen, NFL Network has you covered.
Catch live preseason games
The free preview includes live coverage of 19 NFL preseason matchups, including:
Week 1
- Green Bay Packers at Pittsburgh Steelers – 13
- Tennessee Titans at San Francisco 49ers – 13
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Jets – 14
- Cleveland Browns at Chicago Bears – 15
- Los Angeles Rams at Kansas City Chiefs – 15
- Dallas Cowboys at Seattle Seahawks – 15
Week 2
- San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Chargers – 20
- New York Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers – 21
- Green Bay Packers at Denver Broncos – 21
- Buffalo Bills at Cleveland Browns – 22
- New York Giants at Miami Dolphins – 22
- Philadelphia Eagles at New England Patriots – 22
- Dallas Cowboys at Arizona Cardinals – 22
Week 3
- Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills – 27
- Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Chargers – 27
- Washington Commanders at Baltimore Ravens – 28
- Minnesota Vikings at Denver Broncos – 28
- Detroit Lions at Indianapolis Colts – 29
- Chicago Bears at Tennessee Titans – 29
More than just games
NFL Network delivers more than just preseason action.
Start your mornings with the Emmy Award-winning “Good Morning Football,” featuring the latest news, analysis, interviews, and conversations from around the league.
You’ll also find:
- Training camp coverage and analysis around the NFL
- “NFL Mic’d Up”
- Exclusive reports, highlights, and player features leading up to the regular season
How to watch
NFL Network is available on:
- TDS TV+ – Channel 271
- Select traditional TDS TV systems and channel lineups throughout the country
If you’re having trouble viewing the free preview, try resetting your set-top box.
Don’t fumble this opportunity to enjoy a month of free football coverage. From preseason showdowns and training camp storylines to fantasy football insights and behind-the-scenes access, NFL Network is the perfect way to get ready for the season ahead.
And if you can’t get enough football, consider adding NFL Network to your lineup after the free preview ends so you can keep up with the action all season long. Customers in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, and Utah who want to subscribe or upgrade their package can click here for more information, while customers in all other areas can visit us online here.
