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Arizona Cardinals' preseason opponents revealed
TL;DR
The Arizona Cardinals will kick off the NFL preseason by playing in the Hall of Fame Game against the Carolina Panthers. They have three additional preseason opponents, with dates and times yet to be announced.
Key points
- Arizona Cardinals released their 2026 regular-season schedule
- Cardinals will play in the Hall of Fame Game
- They will face the Carolina Panthers
- Three additional preseason opponents are set
- Dates and times for preseason games are not finalized
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The Arizona Cardinals released their 2026 regular-season schedule on Thursday, as did the rest of the NFL. It is a tough schedule as they play three of the first four games on the road and don't have a bye until Week 14. They also got no prime-time games.
But there was also a small detail most overlooked, and that is their preseason opponents.
The Cardinals will play in the Hall of Fame Game to kick off the NFL preseason, giving them four preseason exhibitions. They will face the Carolina Panthers. This was already known.
Their other three normal preseason opponents have been set, although the dates and times have not been finalized.
2026 Cardinals preseason opponents, schedule
In addition to the Panthers, the Cardinals will face these three teams:
- Las Vegas Raiders (in Las Vegas)
- Dallas Cowboys (in Glendale)
- Green Bay Packers (in Green Bay)
The schedule, although unfinished, looks like this:
- Hall of Fame Game: Cardinals vs. Panthers, Tom Benson Stadium (Canton, OH), Thurs., Aug. 6, 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. Arizona time)
- Preseason Week 1: Cardinals at Raiders, Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas, NV), Aug. 13-16
Q&A
Who are the Arizona Cardinals' preseason opponents for 2026?
The Arizona Cardinals will face the Carolina Panthers in the Hall of Fame Game and have three other preseason opponents, though their identities have not been disclosed yet.
When will the Arizona Cardinals play their Hall of Fame Game?
The specific date for the Arizona Cardinals' Hall of Fame Game has not been announced yet, but it will mark the start of the NFL preseason.
What challenges does the Arizona Cardinals' 2026 schedule present?
The Cardinals face a tough schedule with three of their first four games on the road and no bye week until Week 14.
