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Football games today
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The gist
Seven NFL preseason games on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, include Cowboys vs. Seahawks at 8 p.m.
Fans need NFL Network or ESPN Unlimited to watch most matchups.
Background
The NFL preseason is underway, with Week 1 games scheduled from Thursday, Aug. 13 through Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. Saturday's slate features seven games, including a primetime matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks. The games are part of the lead-up to the regular season, giving teams a chance to evaluate players and prepare.
How it unfolded
- Aug 6, 2026Hall of Fame Game: Panthers beat Cardinals 33-30.
- Aug 13, 2026Preseason Week 1 begins with six games, including Packers at Steelers on NFL Network.
- Aug 14, 2026Three games on Friday, including Broncos at Falcons and Dolphins at Commanders.
- Aug 15, 2026Seven games on Saturday, including Cowboys vs. Seahawks at 8 p.m. ET on NFL Network.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- NFL Network and ESPN Unlimited provide national coverage of select preseason games, with local stations airing others.
- Analysts
- The Cowboys-Seahawks matchup is a notable primetime game, with the Seahawks as Super Bowl champions getting their 2026 campaign rolling.