According to network schedules, the autumn slate will showcase the league across a broad broadcast window.
Broadcasting the Preseason Action
Football fans across Germany and Europe can tune in to three marquee preseason matchups broadcast live on free-to-air television via NITRO and streamed on RTL+, as reported by sport.de. The broadcast schedule begins on August 16 during Week 2 of the preseason.
Coverage on August 16 starts in German prime time with a 18:30 CEST (16:30 UTC) send-off before kickoff at 19:00 CEST (17:00 UTC). Studio host Jana Wosnitza anchors the broadcast live from Cologne, joined by play-by-play commentator Jan Stecker and expert analyst Kasim Edebali, according to sport.de programming notes.
Night Games Highlight Week 3 Preseason Slate
As the preseason progresses into its third week, NITRO shifts to late-night action with a pair of East Coast showdowns. On Friday, August 22, the New York Giants host the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium for an annual rivalry clash. Transmission begins at 1:30 CEST (23:30 UTC Thursday) ahead of a 2:00 CEST (0:00 UTC) kickoff, featuring host Florian Ambrosius alongside commentator Mika Kaul and expert Jan Weinreich.
The following night, in the early hours of Saturday, August 23, coverage continues with a matchup featuring young signal-callers. Host Jana Wosnitza returns alongside Jan Stecker and Kasim Edebali for the broadcast, which opens at 1:45 CEST (23:45 UTC Friday) before a 2:00 CEST kickoff.
Expanded Regular Season Coverage Ahead
Looking past the exhibition games, RTL Deutschland prepares for its largest NFL broadcast footprint in corporate history following a rights extension through 2029, according to nitro-tv.de announcements. The agreement grants networks the rights to air complete game weeks from Thursday through Tuesday, covering Thursday Night Football, Sunday prime-time broadcasts, and the localized German-language conference streams.
Training camps opened across the league with events such as the traditional Hall of Fame Game between the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers on August 6, setting the stage for the regular season push toward the Vince Lombardi Trophy in September.
Next Confirmed Checkpoint
Preseason television coverage officially commences on August 16 with the Packers facing the Colts at 19:00 CEST. Fans can follow updates and further schedule confirmations through official network portals and league announcements.
Worth a look
