How to watch Chicago Bears vs. Cincinnati Bengals: TV channel, live stream info, start time
Bears blowout Browns, standout performers & left tackle questions | Preseason Recap
The Fox Chicago sports team recaps a Bears blowout victory over the Browns in the preseason opener at Soldier Field. Cassie Carlson and Anthony Herron break down the left tackle competition and who stood out to them in the Bears decisive victory. Devan Kaney has a report from Soldier Field, and you’ll hear from Tyson Bagent, Ben Johnson, Kaden Davis and Malik Muhammad. Plus, the crew looks ahead to joint practices this week against the Bengals in Cincinnati.
The Chicago Bears continue their 2026 preseason schedule on Saturday.
After beating the Browns 34-10 in their first preseason tune-up, the Bears will travel to Cincinnati for a joint practice before taking on the Bengals.
Here’s how you can watch the Bears' second preseason game as they face the Bengals in Cincinnati on Saturday.
How to watch the Chicago Bears vs. Cincinnati Bengals
TV: FOX 32 WFLD
Stream: FOX 32 Chicago's website (in the video player above) and the FOX Local app
Radio: ESPN 1000
You can watch the Bears take on the Bengals right here on FOX 32. The game will only be available on our stream for viewers in the Chicagoland area on our website, Fox32Chicago.com, and on the FOX Local app for mobile and connected TV.
Join us before the game, as Cassie Carlson leads a pre-season pre-game show to preview the action starting at 11 AM. Adam Amin, Stacey Dales and Jim Miller will be on the call on FOX 32, while Jasmine Baker will be on the sidelines. Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer will be on the call for ESPN 1000.
Stick around after the game, as Anthony Herron joins Cassie to breakdown what we learned about the Bears in our post-game show right after the final whistle.
Chicago Bears vs. Cincinnati Bengals start time
Date: Saturday, Aug. 22
Where: Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio
Time: 6 P.M., CDT
After a 24-point win over the Browns, the Bears will get a chance to continue their position battles in Cincinnati.
Thursday's joint practice will be the big test for players who are trying to make their way onto the Bears' roster. If the Bears' starting offense performs well on Thursday, then Saturday's preseason game could be another game for quarterback Tyson Bagent to get the majority of the reps to start.
After that, players down the depth chart will keep fighting for roster spots.
Chicago Bears 2026 preseason schedule
Week 1: Chicago Bears 34, Cleveland Browns 10
Week 2: Aug. 22 vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Week 3: Aug. 29 vs. Tennessee Titans
Chicago Bears 2026 regular season schedule
Week 1: Sept. 13 at Carolina Panthers
Week 2: Sept. 20 vs. Minnesota Vikings
Week 3: Sept. 28 (Monday) vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Week 4: Oct. 4 vs. New York Jets
Week 5: Oct. 11 at Green Bay Packers
Week 6: Oct. 18 at Atlanta Falcons
Week 7: Oct. 22 (Thursday) vs. New England Patriots
Week 8: Nov. 2 (Monday) at Seattle Seahawks
Week 9: Nov. 9 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Week 10: BYE
Week 11: Nov. 22 vs. New Orleans Saints
Week 12: Nov. 26 at Detroit Lions (Thanksgiving)
Week 13: Dec. 6 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Week 14: Dec. 13 at Miami Dolphins
Week 15: Dec. 19 (Saturday) at Buffalo Bills
Week 16: Dec. 25 vs. Green Bay Packers (Christmas)
Week 17: Jan. 3 vs. Detroit Lions
Week 18: TBD at Minnesota Vikings