The Denver Broncos have finalized their preseason slate of games before they kick off their 2026 regular season campaign. Get ready for some Friday Night Lights.
Denver Broncos finalize 2026 NFL Preseason schedule
The Denver Broncos have a slate of three preseason games in August ahead of the start of the regular season. This year, the Broncos will have two home preseason matchups and will have one away game.
Denver opens up preseason play on Friday, Aug. 14, against the Atlanta Falcons on the road with a 5:00 p.m. MT kickoff. After that, the Broncos will host the Green Bay Packers on Friday, Aug. 21 and Friday, Aug. 28 vs. the Minnesota Vikings with 7:00 p.m. MT kickoffs.
Broncos fans can tune into each preseason game locally on 9News, where Steve Levy and Ryan Harris will be on the call.
Friday games are somewhat common around the preseason, but for the Broncos, they’ve typically been slotted in Saturday preseason matchups. For their preseason home opener against the Packers, they’ll be competing with J. Cole’s The Fall Off Tour at Ball Arena, which takes place at 8:00 p.m. MT.
Broncos preseason matchups
- Week 1: @ Atlanta Falcons – Aug 14. 5:00 p.m. MT on 9News
- Week 2: vs. Green Bay Packers – Aug 21. 7:00 p.m. MT on 9News
- Week 3: vs. Minnesota Vikings – Aug 28. 7:00 p.m. MT on 9News
After their third and final preseason game, the Broncos will begin the process of trimming their roster from 90 to 53 as they prepare for their tough regular slate of games.
