2025 NFL Preseason Schedule Announced: Key Dates and Matchups
The 2025 NFL preseason is set to begin on Thursday, July 31, with the Hall of Fame Game between the Detroit Lions and the Los Angeles Chargers at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. This traditional kickoff marks the start of three weeks of preseason action, offering fans the first look at new talent and roster battles as teams prepare for the regular season.
Preseason Week 0 features the Hall of Fame Game, broadcast nationally on NBC and Peacock. Following this, all 32 teams will participate in a series of games spread across three weeks, leading up to the 2025 NFL regular season and the road to Super Bowl LX.
Preseason Week 1 Highlights:
- Indianapolis Colts at Baltimore Ravens – August 7
- Las Vegas Raiders at Seattle Seahawks – August 7
- Detroit Lions at Atlanta Falcons – August 8
- New York Giants at Buffalo Bills – August 9
- Miami Dolphins at Chicago Bears – August 10
Preseason Week 2 Notable Games:
- Tennessee Titans at Atlanta Falcons – August 15
- Miami Dolphins at Detroit Lions – August 16
- San Francisco 49ers at Las Vegas Raiders – August 16
- Buffalo Bills at Chicago Bears – August 17
- Cincinnati Bengals at Washington Commanders – August 18
Preseason Week 3 Key Matchups:
- Pittsburgh Steelers at Carolina Panthers – August 21
- Atlanta Falcons at Dallas Cowboys – August 22
- Los Angeles Rams at Cleveland Browns – August 23
- Jacksonville Jaguars at Miami Dolphins – August 23
- Las Vegas Raiders at Arizona Cardinals – August 23
Fans can catch all the action on NBC and Peacock, with Sunday Night Football returning for the biggest matchups throughout the season. The preseason offers a crucial opportunity for teams to evaluate their rosters and for rookies to make an impression before the regular season begins.
Notably, Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Bayron Matos suffered an undisclosed injury during practice in Miami Gardens, Florida, ahead of the preseason games. Further updates on his condition are expected as the team prepares for their upcoming matchups.