​Where to watch Bengals preseason games 2026: Full schedule, times, TV channels, live streams for Cincinnati originally appeared on The Sporting News.
Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Cincinnati Bengals enter the 2026 preseason seeking defensive improvement after a disappointing 2025 campaign.Cincinnati’s defense ranked 27th in points allowed per drive last season, prompting offseason additions at key positions to support second-year coordinator Al Golden. This includes domineering defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, via a trade with the Giants in the offseason.Offensively, Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase provide elite firepower capable of making a deep postseason run whenever Burrow is healthy.The Bengals have reached at least the AFC Championship Game in both seasons Burrow played full playoff runs. Tee Higgins and Chase Brown return to round out the offense, too.Here’s everything you need to know to watch every Bengals preseason game in 2026.Where to watch Bengals preseason games 2026TV channels: FOX19 (local), CBS (national)Live streams:fuboThe Bengals’ first two preseason games, against the Lions and Bears, will air on the Bengals Preseason TV Network, anchored by FOX19 in Cincinnati, while the preseason finale against the Eagles will air nationally on CBS.Fans can also stream all of the Cincinnati Bengals’ 2026 preseason games live on fubo. Fubo offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 100+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)Cincinnati Bengals preseason schedule 2026DateMatchupTime (ET)WatchThursday, Aug. 13vs. Lions7 p.m.Bengals Preseason TV Network, fuboSaturday, Aug. 22vs. Bears7 p.m.Bengals Preseason TV Network, fuboFriday, Aug. 28at Eagles8 p.m.CBS, fuboCincinnati Bengals 2026 schedule for regular seasonWeekDateOpponentTime (ET)Watch1Sunday, Sept. 13vs. Buccaneers1 p.m.Fox, fubo2Sunday, Sept. 20at Texans1 p.m.CBS, fubo3Sunday, Sept. 27at Steelers1 p.m.CBS, fubo4Sunday, Oct. 4vs. Jaguars1 p.m.CBS, fubo5Sunday, Oct. 11at Dolphins1 p.m.Fox, fubo6BYEBYEBYEBYE7Sunday, Oct. 25at Ravens1 p.m.CBS, fubo8Sunday, Nov. 1vs. Titans1 p.m.CBS, fubo9Sunday, Nov. 8vs. Falcons (Madrid)9:30 a.m.NFL Network, fubo10Sunday, Nov. 15vs. Steelers8:20 p.m.NBC, fubo11Monday, Nov. 23at Commanders8:15 p.m.ESPN, fubo12Sunday, Nov. 29vs. Saints1 p.m.CBS, fubo13Sunday, Dec. 6at Browns1 p.m.CBS, fubo14Sunday, Dec. 13vs. Chiefs4:25 p.m.Fox, fubo15Sunday, Dec. 20at Panthers1 p.m.Fox, fubo16TBDat ColtsTBDTBD17Thursday, Dec. 31vs. Ravens8:15 p.m.Prime Video18TBDvs. BrownsTBDTBDRelated LinksLatest NFL news and rumors2026 NFL schedule, scoresUpdated NFL standingsHow to bet on the NFL