The Arizona Cardinals played four preseason games in 2026.
Arizona’s total was higher than the standard three-game exhibition schedule because the Cardinals participated in the Hall of Fame Game. They then played the league’s three numbered preseason weeks, producing four games overall.
The Hall of Fame Game pairing is determined by the NFL in connection with the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s enshrinement weekend. Teams selected for that contest receive an extra exhibition opportunity and an earlier start to their preseason schedule.
Preseason game counts can therefore differ between teams. A club’s record and total points should be interpreted alongside the number of games played, particularly when comparing a Hall of Fame participant with teams that played only three exhibitions.