How To Watch Cincinnati Bengals Preseason in 2026 | Bengals Broadcast News

How to Watch Cincinnati Bengals Preseason in 2026 | Bengals Broadcast News

Who Dey! Preseason football is here, and the Cincinnati Bengals are set to kick off their 2026 exhibition slate with three games that give fans their first look at the roster.

Here’s the full schedule and every way to watch:

Thursday, Aug. 13, 7 p.m. ET
vs. Detroit Lions at Paycor Stadium
TV: Bengals Preseason TV Network (anchored by WXIX Fox 19 in Cincinnati). Affiliates also include WSYX ABC 6 (Columbus), WKEF Fox 45 (Dayton), WLEX NBC 18 (Lexington), and WDRB CW 58 (Louisville).
Streaming: Fubo and NFL+ (out-of-market; blackouts may apply).

Saturday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m. ET
vs. Chicago Bears at Paycor Stadium
TV & Streaming: Same Bengals Preseason TV Network / Fox 19 setup and Fubo.

Friday, Aug. 28, 8 p.m. ET
at Philadelphia Eagles
TV: CBS (WKRC Local 12 in Cincinnati)
Streaming: Fubo, Paramount+, and other services carrying CBS.

The first two home games air on the team’s regional preseason network, making local over-the-air antennas or cable/satellite packages with Fox 19 a free or included option for many in the Tri-State area. Out-of-market fans should turn to NFL+ for live streams of non-national games (subject to local blackouts) or live-TV streamers like Fubo that carry the relevant affiliates and national networks.

Preseason games are the perfect chance to evaluate depth, watch young players compete for roster spots, and get ready for the regular-season opener against the Buccaneers on Sept. 13. Check local listings, confirm blackout rules for your location, and lock in your streaming or TV setup ahead of kickoff. Who Dey forever—see you in the Jungle or on the couch!