The NFL 2025 preseason schedule has been released, and we have the dates! It will begin with the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio, on July 31st, featuring the Los Angeles Chargers taking on the Detroit Lions.
The next important event in the NFL is the start of the regular season in September. But first, let’s take a look at the preseason schedule.
| Event | Dates |
| Hall of Fame Game | July 31st |
| Week 1 | August 7 – 14 |
| Week 2 | August 15 – 21 |
| Week 3 | August 22 – September 4 |
2025 NFL Hall of Fame Game
The traditional 106th game will be played between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Detroit Lions, marking the start of one of the most popular competitions in the USA. Fans can already buy tickets.
It will take place in Canton, Ohio, on Thursday, July 31st at 8 pm ET.
2025 NFL Preseason Schedule: Week 1
| Date | Away | Home |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, August 7th | Colts | Ravens |
| Thursday, August 7th | Bengals | Eagles |
| Thursday, August 7th | Raiders | Seahawks |
| Friday, August 8th | Browns | Panthers |
| Friday, August 8th | Lions | Falcons |
| Friday, August 8th | Commanders | Patriots |
| Saturday, August 9th | Giants | Bills |
| Saturday, August 9th | Texans | Vikings |
| Saturday, August 9th | Steelers | Jaguars |
| Saturday, August 9th | Cowboys | Rams |
| Saturday, August 9th | Titans | Buccaneers |
| Saturday, August 9th | Jets | Packers |
| Saturday, August 9th | Chiefs | Cardinals |
| Saturday, August 9th | Broncos | 49ers |
| Sunday, August 10th | Dolphins | Bears |
| Sunday, August 10th | Saints | Chargers |
2025 NFL Preseason Schedule: Week 2
| Date | Away | Home |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, August 15th | Titans | Falcons |
| Friday, August 15th | Cheifs | Seahawks |
| Saturday, August 16th | Packers | Colts |
| Saturday, August 16th | Patriots | Vikings |
| Saturday, August 16th | Dolphins | Lions |
| Saturday, August 16th | Browns | Eagles |
| Saturday, August 16th | Panthers | Texans |
| Saturday, August 16th | 49ers | Raiders |
| Saturday, August 16th | Buccaneers | Steelers |
| Saturday, August 16th | Chargers | Rams |
| Saturday, August 16th | Jets | Giants |
| Saturday, August 16th | Ravens | Cowboys |
| Saturday, August 16th | Cardinals | Broncos |
| Sunday, August 17th | Jaguars | Saints |
| Sunday, August 17th | Bills | Bears |
| Monday, August 18th | Bengals | Commanders |
2025 NFL Preseason Schedule: Week 3
| Date | Away | Home |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, August 21rd | Steelers | Panthers |
| Thursday, August 21st | Patriots | Giants |
| Friday, August 22nd | Eagles | Jets |
| Friday, August 22nd | Falcons | Cowboys |
| Friday, August 22nd | Vikings | Titans |
| Friday, August 22nd | Bears | Chiefs |
| Saturday, August 23rd | Ravens | Commanders |
| Saturday, August 23rd | Broncos | Saints |
| Saturday, August 23rd | Rams | Browns |
| Saturday, August 23rd | Colts | Bengals |
| Saturday, August 23rd | Texans | Lions |
| Saturday, August 23rd | Seahawks | Packers |
| Saturday, August 23rd | Jaguars | Dolphins |
| Saturday, August 23rd | Bills | Buccaneers |
| Saturday, August 23rd | Chargers | 49ers |
| Saturday, August 23rd | Raiders | Cardinals |
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NFL Preseason FAQs
The NFL preseason usually starts at the beginning of August, either the first or second weekend in the month. In 2025, the NFL preseason will begin on July 31st with the Hall of Fame Game.
There used to be 4 preseason games, but that was reduced to 3 preseason games per team in 2021.
The preseason schedule is released after the NFL draft, so around the first week in May.
Yes! The Hall of Fame Game is always the first game to kick-off the preseason and takes place in Canton, OH, where the NFL Hall of Fame is located.
