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The Cincinnati Bengals enter the 2026 preseason seeking defensive improvement after a disappointing 2025 campaign.
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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.
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Here’s everything you need to know to watch every Bengals preseason game in 2026.
Where to watch Bengals preseason games 2026
TV channels: FOX19 (local), CBS (national)
The 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.)
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Cincinnati Bengals preseason schedule 2026
Date
Matchup
Time (ET)
Watch
Thursday, Aug. 13
vs. Lions
7 p.m.
Bengals Preseason TV Network, fubo
Saturday, Aug. 22
vs. Bears
7 p.m.
Bengals Preseason TV Network, fubo
Friday, Aug. 28
at Eagles
8 p.m.
CBS, fubo
Cincinnati Bengals 2026 schedule for regular season
Week
Date
Opponent
Time (ET)
Watch
1
Sunday, Sept. 13
vs. Buccaneers
1 p.m.
Fox, fubo
2
Sunday, Sept. 20
at Texans
1 p.m.
CBS, fubo
3
Sunday, Sept. 27
at Steelers
1 p.m.
CBS, fubo
4
Sunday, Oct. 4
vs. Jaguars
1 p.m.
CBS, fubo
5
Sunday, Oct. 11
at Dolphins
1 p.m.
Fox, fubo
6
BYE
BYE
BYE
BYE
7
Sunday, Oct. 25
at Ravens
1 p.m.
CBS, fubo
8
Sunday, Nov. 1
vs. Titans
1 p.m.
CBS, fubo
9
Sunday, Nov. 8
vs. Falcons (Madrid)
9:30 a.m.
NFL Network, fubo
10
Sunday, Nov. 15
vs. Steelers
8:20 p.m.
NBC, fubo
11
Monday, Nov. 23
at Commanders
8:15 p.m.
ESPN, fubo
12
Sunday, Nov. 29
vs. Saints
1 p.m.
CBS, fubo
13
Sunday, Dec. 6
at Browns
1 p.m.
CBS, fubo
14
Sunday, Dec. 13
vs. Chiefs
4:25 p.m.
Fox, fubo
15
Sunday, Dec. 20
at Panthers
1 p.m.
Fox, fubo
16
TBD
at Colts
TBD
TBD
17
Thursday, Dec. 31
vs. Ravens
8:15 p.m.
Prime Video
18
TBD
vs. Browns
TBD
TBD
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