# 2026 NFL preseason commencement

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260813-2026-nfl-preseason-commencement
> Updated: 2026-08-13T15:45:49.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

The 2026 NFL preseason commenced on August 13 with a schedule of nationally televised games across the NFL Network and ESPN app. The opening week features matchups such as Green Bay at Pittsburgh and Tennessee at San Francisco.

Key storylines include the debuts of rookies like Cam Ward and Jeremiyah Love. Additionally, the preseason marks the start of rookie seasons for seven University of Utah alumni, contributing to a total of 35 former Utah players on NFL rosters. Players are currently competing for positions ahead of the August 30 deadline for teams to finalize their 53-man rosters.

## Claims

- The 2026 NFL preseason Week 1 begins on Thursday, August 13. (single source)
- Six preseason games will be broadcast on NFL Network and five will be available via the ESPN app. (single source)
- Utah Football alumni are expected to appear in at least 14 preseason games. (single source)
- There are 35 former Utah Utes currently on NFL rosters. (single source)
- Jeremiyah Love is scheduled to make his debut for Arizona against the Raiders. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-13: NFL preseason Week 1 begins with national broadcasts and rookie debuts

The 2026 NFL preseason kicks off August 13 with nationally televised games, featuring key rookie debuts and 35 former Utah Utes competing for roster spots.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nfl-preseason-week-1-begins-with-national-broadcasts-and-rookie-debuts

### 2026-08-10: BYU football enters week two of fall camp amid NFL preseason

BYU football enters week two of fall camp while 21 former players, including Jack Kelly and Fred Warner, compete in the NFL preseason.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/byu-football-enters-week-two-of-fall-camp-amid-nfl-preseason

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Cite as: 2026 NFL preseason commencement. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20260813-2026-nfl-preseason-commencement