Where are you watching from?
Preseason local broadcasts air on linear network affiliates (CBS, FOX, NBC, ABC, or local independents). NFL+ streams live out-of-market games only. Select your ZIP code or media market to uncover your custom viewing map.
Preseason Kickoff Weekend Schedule
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How NFL Preseason Blackouts Work
NFL+ Policy 2026Preseason television broadcast rights differ significantly from Regular Season packages. Local linear TV stations negotiate team-by-team local distribution.
If a game is on local linear TV in your market, NFL+ live video is blacked out. Watch on OTA television.
If neither team is your home market team, NFL+ streams the live video feed nationwide.
Live local radio audio calls remain accessible on NFL+ even during local television video blackouts.
Media Market Coverage
32 Markets LoadedFrequently Asked Preseason Viewing Questions
NFL+ provides live video streaming exclusively for out-of-market preseason games. If you live inside the primary or secondary broadcast territory of either participating team, local TV stations hold exclusive linear broadcast rights.
Yes! Full-game and condensed replays for all preseason games are available on NFL+ immediately following the conclusion of the live linear broadcast across all territories.
National cable broadcasts (e.g. ESPN, NFL Network) are subject to local linear blackout protections in the two participating team markets, where local over-the-air affiliate channels air the broadcast.
The NFL assigns 75-mile primary geographic rings and designated secondary media markets based on Nielsen DMAs and local affiliate contracts.