The NFL returns with preseason action beginning Thursday, Aug. 13. All 32 teams will play from Thursday to Saturday, here’s where to watch every single game. If there’s no channel listed next to a game, that means it’ll only broadcast on TV in those teams’ local markets. Where to watch NFL Preseason Week 1All nationally televised NFL Preseason Week 1 games will air on NFL Network or stream on ESPN Unlimited. Both services are available on DIRECTV (free trial), which airs NFL Network and also comes with a free ESPN Unlimited subscription.