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After a busy Friday, August 15 will bring another slate of high-intensity NFL games as the 2026 preseason reaches the final stretch of Week 1. Among them, all eyes will be on the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Rams matchup at Arrowhead Stadium. No, Patrick Mahomes might not be on your TV screen in a Chiefs uniform this weekend. Still, the game should offer plenty to watch, especially with the two teams meeting for the first time in nearly four years.

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Meanwhile, the WNBA regular season continues to deliver plenty of action, competing for attention with the NFL’s preseason buzz. This weekend will be no different.

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On Saturday, the New York Liberty will take on the Connecticut Sun. But beyond the matchup itself, the Liberty will have extra motivation to get back in the win column and close the gap with the Indiana Fever, who snapped their winning streak earlier this week. With Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart, and Jonquel Jones leading the way, New York could come out firing. So, what are the broadcast details for all these games?

NFL

There will be five afternoon games and two prime-time matchups this Saturday. The first game will feature the Cleveland Browns and Chicago Bears at 1:00 PM ET, with coverage available on local TV, NFL+, and DAZN.

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At the same time, two more games will kick off: the Carolina Panthers vs. Buffalo Bills and the Minnesota Vikings vs. New York Giants. Both games will be available on local TV and NFL+.

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Then, at 4:00 PM ET, two more matchups will take the field. The Kansas City Chiefs will face the Los Angeles Rams, while the New Orleans Saints will take on the Jacksonville Jaguars. Both games will also be available on local TV and NFL+.

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Once the afternoon slate wraps up, the prime-time action will take over. The Baltimore Ravens will face the Philadelphia Eagles at 7:00 PM ET on NFL Network and NFL+, followed by the Dallas Cowboys vs. Seattle Seahawks at 8:00 PM ET on local TV and NFL+. So, Saturday has plenty in store for NFL fans, with seven games spread across the afternoon and evening.

WNBA (regular season)

At 1:00 PM ET, the New York Liberty will face the Connecticut Sun, with the game airing nationally on ABC and available on the ESPN app and WNBA League Pass.

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Later, at 7:30 PM ET, the Los Angeles Sparks will take on the Washington Mystics. The game will be available on NBA TV nationally and WNBA League Pass.

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MLB (Regular Season)

Plenty of MLB games are scheduled for August 15. At 1:10 PM ET, the Chicago White Sox will face the Detroit Tigers, with coverage available on regional networks and MLB.TV. Next, the St. Louis Cardinals will take on the Chicago Cubs at 1:20 PM ET, also on regional networks and MLB.TV.

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Beyond those matchups, fans can catch plenty of action around the league, including Yankees vs. Blue Jays, Red Sox vs. Pirates, and Dodgers vs. Brewers, with coverage available through regional sports networks and MLB.TV.

Soccer

Three major soccer leagues will also be in action on August 15.

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For the European opening weekend, Premier League matches will begin at 7:30 AM ET, with games continuing through 12:30 PM ET.

The MLS regular-season action will take over in the evening, with the slate beginning at 7:30 PM ET on Apple TV. Meanwhile, the NWSL will feature evening action starting at 8:00 PM ET.

The NBA and NHL still remain off the list because of their off-season. However, this weekend, sports fans will have plenty of options, whether they want to follow their favorite team or simply enjoy a packed day of sports.

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Prasun Chakrabarty is a Senior Writer in the Olympic Sports division at EssentiallySports, where he covers track and field, gymnastics, swimming, and other Olympic disciplines. A seasoned journalist with three years at the company, Prasun's extensive knowledge and passion for track and field were evident from day one. With years of connections and research already established, he brought a unique edge to the ES Insights and Trends Desk. He has since become a key voice in the company's Olympic sports coverage. His star coverage includes World Athletics Indoor Championships, USATF Outdoor Championships, and reporting live from the U.S. Marathon Trials. His expertise earned him a special invitation from the Paris City Council to cover lead-up events ahead of the 2024 Olympics. Over time, his stories have sparked real-world impact. His piece on athlete mental toughness drew praise from Texas Volleyball head coach Jerritt Elliott, while a feature on winter sports caught the attention of Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn, who engaged with it publicly. His reporting has made its way into Wikipedia, where editors have cited his work as a trusted source on Olympic sports. Being an alum of the Journalistic Excellence Program (JEP) and an active member of the ES Think Tank, he’s part of the team driving the site’s long-term coverage strategy.

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