when do preseason nfl games start

The 2025 NFL preseason games started with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET. The regular NFL preseason schedule began the following week, with Week 1 of the preseason running from August 7 to 10, 2025. The three-week preseason schedule is set to conclude on Sunday, August 24, 2025.