- The NFL preseason begins on Thursday, July 31, with the Hall of Fame Game.
- The preseason has been reduced to three games, but teams playing in the Hall of Fame Game will play four.
- The 2000 Baltimore Ravens went 0-4 in the preseason and went on to win Super Bowl 35.
As time has passed, the number of games in the NFL preseason has been reduced, and the stars are playing less, but there are still plenty of football betting opportunities when these tune-up games arrive before the start of the regular season.
These NFL odds can be found at the BetMGM online sportsbook.
With the season approaching, it’s time to learn when the 2025 NFL preseason begins, which games are televised, and more.
When Does NFL Preseason Start in 2025?
The NFL preseason begins on Thursday, July 31, with the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio, at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. This game kicks off the weekend before the next class of Hall of Fame players are enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The teams that’ll compete have yet to be determined.
The first official week of preseason action will kick off on Thursday, Aug. 7.
Are There Three or Four Preseason NFL Games?
Generally speaking, each NFL team plays in three preseason games.
However, the teams participating in the Hall of Fame Game will play four preseason games.
When Is the NFL Hall of Fame Game?
The Hall of Fame Game is scheduled to be played on Thursday, July 31, in Canton, Ohio.
Will Any of the NFL Preseason Games Be Televised?
Yes. The Hall of Fame Game will be televised on NBC.
Additionally, CBS, FOX, ESPN, and Amazon will each air one exclusive preseason game.
All other NFL preseason games can be viewed on NFL Network.
How to Watch NFL Preseason Games for Free?
Watching NFL preseason games for free in Canada is rather challenging. DAZN holds the exclusive rights to NFL Game Pass in Canada, but that service requires a subscription.
You could only watch for free if you had a free trial of a service like DAZN.
Has a Team Ever Lost All Preseason Games and Won a Super Bowl?
Yes. The 2000 Baltimore Ravens went 0-4 in the preseason before going 12-4 in the regular season, advancing to Super Bowl 35 and beating the New York Giants 34-7.
