Here is the schedule for week 1 of the NFL 2021 pre-season
The NFL 2021 season is inching closer. The 102nd season will begin next month, on the 9th of September and is set to go on until the 13th of February, 2022.
The regular season gets over on the 9th of January, 2022.
The opening game of the NFL will be between the defending champions Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Dallas Cowboys.
However, before the regular season kicks off, the pre-season goes on for about a month.
We are currently in week 1 of the NFL 2021 pre-season. The Hall of Fame Game which is a part of the preseason, that took place between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Dallas Cowboys, concluded last week.
The first game between the New England Patriots and the Washington Football Team kicks off the proceedings, simultaneously alongside Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles.
NFL 2021 Pre-season Week 2 Schedule
| Date | Game | Time | Stadium |
| Thursday, Aug 12 | Washington @ Patriots | 7:30pm | Gillette Stadium |
| Thursday, Aug 12 | Steelers @ Eagles | 7:30pm | Lincoln Financial Field |
| Friday, Aug 13 | Titans @ Falcons | 7:00pm | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| Friday, Aug 13 | Bills @ Lions | 7:00pm | Ford Field |
| Friday, Aug 13 | Cowboys @ Cardinals | 10:00pm | University of Phoenix Stadium |
| Saturday, Aug 14 | Dolphins @ Bears | 1:00pm | Soldier Field |
| Saturday, Aug 14 | Broncos @ Vikings | 4:00pm | U.S Bank Stadium |
| Saturday, Aug 14 | Saints @ Ravens | 7:00pm | M&T Bank Stadium |
| Saturday, Aug 14 | Browns @ Jaguars | 7:00pm | EverBank Field |
| Saturday, Aug 14 | Jets @ Giants | 7:30pm | MetLife Stadium |
| Saturday, Aug 14 | Bengals @ Buccaneers | 7:30pm | Raymond James Stadium |
| Saturday, Aug 14 | Texans @ Packers | 8:00pm | Lambeau Field |
| Saturday, Aug 14 | Chiefs @ 49ers | 8:30pm | Levi’s Stadium |
| Saturday, Aug 14 | Seahawks @ Raiders | 9:00pm | Allegiant Stadium |
| Saturday, Aug 14 | Chargers @ Rams | 10:00pm | SoFi Stadium |
| Sunday, Aug 15 | Panthers @ Colts | 1:00pm | Lucas Oil Stadium |
Where and how to watch NFL Week 1 Pre-season
The NFL Pre-season will be broadcast across several networks. Here are a few of the options to watch NFL Week 1 Pre-season.
USA:
NFL Network
NFL’s very own NFL Network will be broadcasting the majority of the games during the first week. The rest of the games which are not broadcasted can be seen on regional channels depending on one’s region.
An NFL Game Pass is required for the same. It costs $99.99 for a season.
NBC and CBS
A few of the games are broadcasted by NBC and CBS as well. The major media networks will be broadcasting two games during week 1. While NBC will be broadcasting Giants vs Jets on the 14th of August, CBS will be showing Rams vs Chargers that same night.
Sling TV and Fubo
Sling TV and Fubo are not broadcasters, but instead they offer various channels through subscriptions. With a $35 month subscription a majority of the NFL games can be followed live on Sling TV.
Fubo is quite similar as well. It offers various channels like NBC, CBS, Fox, and has a 7-day free trial period.
UK:
There are a couple of streaming options in the United Kingdom as well, with SkySports being the major player.
Fans in the United Kingdom can purchase an NFL pass that costs 147.99 Euros for the entire season. Quite expensive in comparison to USA’s $99.99.
Other options are provided by SkySports and BBC’s iPlayer. SkySports currently has a channel dedicated to NFL, called SkySports NFL, and live action can be caught on the channel.
BBC’s iPlayer is predominantly for the casuals who would like to catchup with the highlights and stories. Live streaming is not provided by BBC’s iPlayer.
