No NFL Games Scheduled for Sunday, August 16 - Preseason Break Ahead
Sunday, August 16 features no NFL action as the league pauses after completing Week 1 of the 2026 preseason.
After wrapping up Week 1 of the 2026 preseason on Saturday, the NFL has no games scheduled for Sunday, August 16. This pause follows the Dallas Cowboys' final Week 1 contest against the Seattle Seahawks. Preseason action will restart on Thursday, August 20, when the Las Vegas Raiders travel to Houston to face the Texans at 8 p.m. ET, followed by the San Francisco 49ers at the Los Angeles Chargers at 10 p.m. ET.
The second week will feature a total of sixteen matchups spread over Thursday through Sunday, with the Seattle Seahawks closing the slate against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday night. Broadcast partners include one outlet, NFL Network, and one outlet. The regular season is still set to begin in September after one more preseason week.
Why it matters
Fans need to know the NFL schedule to plan viewing and avoid missing the next preseason games.
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