The wait is over, football fans — well, sort of. The games don’t count just yet, but the 2024 NFL preseason will at least give you a glimpse of your favorite team before the campaign kicks into high gear.
The first full week of preseason action will start on Thursday, Aug. 8, with a couple primetime matchups featuring the Panthers, Patriots, Lions and Giants. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs will launch their title defense on Saturday, Aug. 10, against the Jaguars.
And let’s not forget about the rookies. College stars like Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels will be looking to show their new teams what they can do at the professional level.
Here is everything you need to know about watching NFL preseason games in Canada, including TV and streaming options for each matchup.
How to watch NFL preseason games in Canada: Live stream
Every NFL game during the 2024 preseason can be watched on DAZN, which carries NFL Game Pass. The streaming service also gives you access to every regular season game and every playoff matchup. Games are available live and on demand.
What channel is the NFL preseason on in Canada?
For NFL fans who are sticking with traditional TV, TSN and TSN2 will carry select preseason games. Certain games may not be available depending on the markets in which teams play. Check with your provider in order to determine which games are available in your region.
When does the 2024 NFL preseason start and end?
- Start date: Thursday, Aug. 1
- End date: Sunday, Aug. 25
The 2024 NFL preseason began with the Hall of Fame game between the Bears and Texans on Thursday, Aug. 1. Chicago left the field with a 21-17 win after the league ended the game in the third quarter because of heavy rain and lightning.
The final preseason games will be played on Sunday, Aug. 25, and the 2024 regular season will start with Ravens vs. Chiefs on Thursday, Sept. 5.
NFL preseason schedule 2024: Week 1
Thursday, Aug. 8
Game |
Time (ET) |
TV channel/Live stream |
Panthers vs. Patriots |
7 p.m. |
DAZN |
Lions vs. Giants |
7 p.m. |
DAZN |
Friday, Aug. 9
Game |
Time (ET) |
TV channel/Live stream |
Falcons vs. Dolphins |
7 p.m. |
DAZN |
Texans vs. Steelers |
7 p.m. |
DAZN |
Eagles vs. Ravens |
7:30 p.m. |
DAZN |
Saturday, Aug. 10
Game |
Time (ET) |
TV channel/Live stream |
Commanders vs. Jets |
Noon |
DAZN |
Bears vs. Bills |
1 p.m. |
DAZN |
Raiders vs. Vikings |
4 p.m. |
DAZN |
Packers vs. Browns |
4:25 p.m. |
DAZN |
Buccaneers vs. Bengals |
7 p.m. |
DAZN |
49ers vs. Titans |
7 p.m. |
DAZN |
Chiefs vs. Jaguars |
7 p.m. |
DAZN |
Seahawks vs. Chargers |
7:05 p.m. |
TSN2, DAZN |
Saints vs. Cardinals |
8 p.m. |
DAZN |
Sunday, Aug. 11
Game |
Time (ET) |
TV channel/Live stream |
Broncos vs. Colts |
1 p.m. |
DAZN |
Cowboys vs. Rams |
4:30 p.m. |
DAZN |
NFL preseason schedule 2024: Week 2
Thursday, Aug. 15
Game |
Time (ET) |
TV channel/Live stream |
Eagles vs. Patriots |
7 p.m. |
DAZN |
Saturday, Aug. 17
Game |
Time (ET) |
TV channel/Live stream |
Falcons vs. Ravens |
Noon |
DAZN |
Bengals vs. Bears |
1 p.m. |
DAZN |
Giants vs. Texans |
1 p.m. |
DAZN |
Lions vs. Chiefs |
4 p.m. |
DAZN |
Vikings vs. Browns |
4:25 p.m. |
DAZN |
Seahawks vs. Titans |
7 p.m. |
TSN, DAZN |
Cardinals vs. Colts |
7 p.m. |
DAZN |
Commanders vs. Dolphins |
7 p.m. |
DAZN |
Bills vs. Steelers |
7 p.m. |
DAZN |
Jets vs. Panthers |
7 p.m. |
DAZN |
Rams vs. Chargers |
7:05 p.m. |
DAZN |
Buccaneers vs. Jaguars |
7:30 p.m. |
DAZN |
Cowboys vs. Raiders |
10 p.m. |
DAZN |
Sunday, Aug. 18
Game |
Time (ET) |
TV channel/Live stream |
Packers vs. Broncos |
8 p.m. |
DAZN |
Saints vs. 49ers |
8 p.m. |
TSN, DAZN |
NFL preseason schedule 2024: Week 3
Thursday, Aug. 22
Game |
Time (ET) |
TV channel/Live stream |
Colts vs. Bengals |
8 p.m. |
TSN, DAZN |
Bears vs. Chiefs |
8:20 p.m. |
DAZN |
Friday, Aug. 23
Game |
Time (ET) |
TV channel/Live stream |
Jaguars vs. Falcons |
7 p.m. |
DAZN |
Dolphins vs. Buccaneers |
7:30 p.m. |
DAZN |
49ers vs. Raiders |
10 p.m. |
DAZN |
Saturday, Aug. 24
Game |
Time (ET) |
TV channel/Live stream |
Panthers vs. Bills |
1 p.m. |
DAZN |
Steelers vs. Lions |
1 p.m. |
DAZN |
Ravens vs. Packers |
1 p.m. |
DAZN |
Vikings vs. Eagles |
1 p.m. |
DAZN |
Rams vs. Texans |
1 p.m. |
DAZN |
Chargers vs. Cowboys |
4 p.m. |
DAZN |
Giants vs. Jets |
7:30 p.m. |
DAZN |
Browns vs. Seahawks |
10 p.m. |
TSN, DAZN |
Sunday, Aug. 25
Game |
Time (ET) |
TV channel/Live stream |
Titans vs. Saints |
2 p.m. |
DAZN |
Cardinals vs. Broncos |
4:30 p.m. |
TSN, DAZN |
Patriots vs. Commanders |
8 p.m. |
TSN, DAZN |