The broadcast programming lineup on ABC during mid-August typically does not feature live regular-season American football, as the network reserves its major college football and National Football League telecasts—such as Monday Night Football and marquee Saturday matchups—for the formal autumn sports season beginning in late August and September. While the network may broadcast promotional previews, studio analysis, or summer sports shoulder programming, fans looking for live football action today will need to check specialty sports networks like the NFL Network for preseason exhibition coverage or look toward international soccer fixtures and Major League Baseball broadcasts occupying the current summer television schedule.