After far too many months, live NFL game action has returned as week 1 of the preseason begins Thursday, Aug. 13.
Even though most starters from every team will see limited to no game time during the three weeks of exhibition, the fact that NFL games are being played is a big step for any football fan.
WATCH LIVE: NFL preseason games with Sling
Select preseason games this weekend will air on NFL Network, starting with tonight's Green Bay Packers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers matchup at 7 p.m. ET, then followed by the Tennessee Titans vs. San Francisco 49ers at 9 p.m. ET.
Any easy way to stream the games this weekend is with a Sling subscription, which we'll go into more detail on how to watch live below.
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How to watch this weekend's NFL preseason games
Week 1 of the NFL preseason kicks off tonight, Thursday, Aug. 13 as all 32 NFL teams will compete between now and Saturday, Aug. 15. Select games air live on NFL Network, which you can watch with a Sling subscription.
NFL preseason week 1 national TV schedule
Thursday, Aug. 13
- Green Bay Packers at Pittsburgh Steelers - Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa. - 7 p.m. ET on NFL Network - Watch live
- Tennessee Titans at San Francisco 49ers - Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. - 9 p.m. ET on NFL Network - Watch live
Friday, Aug. 14
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Jets - MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. - 7 p.m. ET on NFL Network - Watch live
Saturday, Aug. 15
- Cleveland Browns at Chicago Bears - Soldier Field in Chicago - 1 p.m. ET on NFL Network - Watch live
- Los Angeles Rams at Kansas City Chiefs - Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. - 4 p.m. ET on NFL Network - Watch live
- Dallas Cowboys at Seattle Seahawks - Lumen Field in Seattle - 8 p.m. ET on NFL Network - Watch live
How to watch, stream NFL preseason games with Sling
During the NFL's three-week preseason schedule, select games will air across NFL Network, ESPN and FOX, which Sling subscribers are able to watch live.
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What add-ons are available for a Sling Pass?
If you're adding any of the following add-ons to a Sling 1-Day Pass, they are $1 extra. A Sling 3-Day Pass add-on is $2 extra, while the Sling 7-Day Pass is $3 extra. They are perfect for watching specific content, like a college football game or news coverage for a big event. Here's a breakdown of the add-ons available for a Sling Pass:
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What's the difference between Sling Blue and Sling Orange+ Blue?
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Watch NFL preseason games live on Sling
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NFL preseason week 1 is here, how to watch the games with Sling