The wait is over. Football is officially back.
The 2023 NFL preseason kicked off this week, as all 32 teams in the league get set for three weeks of exhibition matches ahead of the start of the 2023 regular season.
The Titans and Bears square off on Saturday afternoon as part of Week 1 preseason action. For Tennessee fans, it’s the first chance they get at potentially seeing star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who signed with the Titans this offseason. Additionally, quarterbacks Malik Willis and Will Levis are expected to get reps behind starter Ryan Tannehill.
For Chicago, Saturday’s preseason game gives the team a chance to debut wide receiver D.J. Moore, the newest weapon for QB Justin Fields.
Here’s everything to know about the NFL Week 1 preseason game between the Titans and Bears, including the start time and TV schedule for the preseason.
MORE: Watch Titans vs. Bears with Fubo (free trial)
What channel is Titans vs. Bears on today?
- Local TV channel: WKRN (Nashville, Tenn.) | WFLD (Chicago)
- National TV channel: NFL Network
- Live stream: fuboTV, NFL+ (U.S.) | DAZN (Canada)
National audiences will be able to find the Titans-Bears matchup on the NFL Network, while viewers in Houston and Los Angeles can find it on their local ABC and Fox affiliates.
Those hoping to stream it can find the game on NFL+ or on Fubo, which offers a free trial.
Viewers in Canada can watch the game exclusively on DAZN with a subscription.
Titans vs. Bears start time
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 12
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
The matchup between the Titans and Bears will start at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 12.
MORE: Dates, times for all 17 Bears games in 2023
NFL preseason schedule 2023: Week 1
Note: Nationally televised games are listed in bold.
Thursday, Aug. 10
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
| Texans at Patriots | 7 p.m. | NFL Network |
| Vikings at Seahawks | 10 p.m. | NFL Network |
Friday, Aug. 11
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
| Falcons at Dolphins | 7 p.m. | Local |
| Packers at Bengals | 7 p.m. | NFL Network |
| Giants at Lions | 7 p.m. | Local |
| Steelers at Buccaneers | 7 p.m. | Local |
| Commanders at Browns | 7:30 p.m. | Local |
| Broncos at Cardinals | 10 p.m. | NFL Network |
MORE: Dates, times for all 17 Titans games in 2023
Saturday, Aug. 12
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
| Colts at Bills | 1 p.m. | Local |
| Titans at Bears | 1 p.m. | NFL Network |
| Jets at Panthers | 4 p.m. | NFL Network |
| Jaguars at Cowboys | 5 p.m. | Local |
| Eagles at Ravens | 7 p.m. | NFL Network |
| Chargers at Rams | 9 p.m. | NFL Network |
Sunday, Aug. 13
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
| Chiefs at Saints | 1 p.m. | NFL Network |
| 49ers at Raiders | 4 p.m. | NFL Network |
NFL preseason schedule 2023: Week 2
Thursday, Aug. 17
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
| Browns at Eagles | 7:30 p.m. | Local |
Friday, Aug. 18
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
| Panthers at Giants | 7 p.m. | NFL Network |
| Bengals at Falcons | 7:30 p.m. | Local |
Saturday, Aug. 19
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
| Jaguars at Lions | 1 p.m. | NFL Network |
| Bills at Steelers | 6:30 p.m. | TBD |
| Bears at Colts | 7 p.m. | NFL Network |
| Buccaneers at Jets | 7:30 p.m. | Local |
| Chiefs at Cardinals | 8 p.m. | Local |
| Dolphins at Texans | 8 p.m. | NFL Network |
| Patriots at Packers | 8 p.m. | Local |
| Titans at Vikings | 8 p.m. | Local |
| Broncos at 49ers | 8:30 p.m. | Local |
| Raiders at Rams | 9 p.m. | Local |
| Cowboys at Seahawks | 10 p.m. | NFL Network |
Sunday, Aug. 20
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
| Saints at Chargers | 7:05 p.m. | NFL Network |
Monday, Aug. 21
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
| Ravens at Commanders | 8 p.m. | ESPN |
NFL preseason schedule 2023: Week 3
Thursday, Aug. 24
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
| Steelers at Falcons | 7:30 p.m. | NFL Network |
| Colts at Eagles | 8 p.m. | Amazon Prime |
Friday, Aug. 25
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
| Panthers at Lions | 8 p.m. | CBS |
| Patriots at Titans | 8:15 p.m. | NFL Network |
| 49ers at Chargers | 10 p.m. | NFL Network |
Saturday, Aug. 26
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
| Cardinals at Vikings | 1 p.m. | Local |
| Bills at Bears | 1 p.m. | Local |
| Bengals at Commanders | 1 p.m. | Local |
| Browns at Chiefs | 1 p.m. | NFL Network |
| Seahawks at Packers | 1 p.m. | Local |
| Jets at Giants | 6 p.m. | NFL Network |
| Ravens at Buccaneers | 7 p.m. | Local |
| Dolphins at Jaguars | 7 p.m. | Local |
| Raiders at Cowboys | 8 p.m. | Local |
| Rams at Broncos | 9 p.m. | NFL Network |
Sunday, Aug. 27
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
| Texans at Saints | 8 p.m. | Fox |
