The 2026 NFL preseason betting window opens on August 6 with the annual Hall of Fame Game. Sportsbooks will accept wagers on all scheduled exhibition matches leading up to the regular campaign.
Market Availability and Schedule
The wagering calendar aligns with the official 2026 preseason fixture list. Betting lines open for the Hall of Fame Game first, with additional exhibition match markets released as the schedule progresses. Operators maintain these markets through the full exhibition phase.The preseason period serves as the preliminary stage before the regular campaign. Regular season wagering options will launch after the final exhibition match concludes. Schedule details were confirmed by iGaming Express.