The Arizona Cardinals have officially unveiled their 2026 preseason schedule, and there's plenty for fans to get excited about—even before the regular season kicks off. While the team's regular-season slate was the headline grabber, featuring a tough stretch with three of the first four games on the road and no prime-time appearances, the preseason lineup offers a chance to see the Cardinals in action starting this summer.

It all begins with a marquee event: the Cardinals will open the NFL preseason in the Hall of Fame Game, facing the Carolina Panthers at Tom Benson Stadium in Canton, Ohio, on Thursday, August 6, at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. Arizona time). This gives Arizona a fourth exhibition game, a rare treat that allows extra time for player evaluation and preparation.

Following that, the preseason schedule continues with three more matchups, though exact dates and times are still to be finalized. In Week 1 (August 13-16), the Cardinals hit the road to take on the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. That's followed by a home game in Week 2 (August 20-23), where the Dallas Cowboys visit State Farm Stadium in Glendale. Finally, the preseason wraps up in Week 3 (August 27-30) with a trip to Lambeau Field to face the Green Bay Packers.

Interestingly, the Cardinals will also meet the Raiders and Cowboys during the regular season, though the venues flip—the Raiders come to Arizona, and the Cardinals travel to Dallas. For preseason preparation, the team has already scheduled joint practices with the Packers during that final week, and there's potential for similar sessions with the Raiders.

For Cardinals fans, this preseason offers a perfect preview of the squad's depth and strategy, from the Hall of Fame Game spotlight to the final tune-up in Green Bay. Whether you're scouting rookies or just counting down to kickoff, mark your calendars—these games are your first chance to see the Red Birds in action.