| Match Summary | |
| Match | Cincinnati Bengals vs Chicago Bears |
| Tournament | NFL Preseason |
| Date | Saturday, August 22, 2026 |
| Time | 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT |
| TV Channels | – |
| Live Stream | Fubo, NFL+ |
How to watch Bengals vs Bears in the USA
Fubo and NFL+ are the two ways to watch Bengals vs. Bears live. Fubo lists the matchup among its available NFL games, while NFL+ provides live access to preseason games, subject to applicable market and blackout restrictions.
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Fubo offers a 5-day free trial, giving eligible new subscribers a way to watch Bengals vs. Bears without paying during the trial period. Its current plan information lists a 5-day trial, although eligibility and availability can vary by plan.
Match Preview: What’s at stake?
The Cincinnati Bengals and Chicago Bears enter Week 2 of the 2026 NFL preseason with identical 1-0 records. Cincinnati opened its preseason with a 16-14 victory over the Detroit Lions, while Chicago dominated the Cleveland Browns 34-10.
Although the results do not count toward the regular-season standings, Saturday’s matchup at Paycor Stadium is an important opportunity for both coaching staffs to evaluate players and refine their depth charts before the regular season.
Cincinnati Bengals players take the field (Source: Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
For Cincinnati, the preseason opener provided a brief look at Joe Burrow, who played two series and completed five of his six passes before leaving the game. Joe Flacco then led the offense for a longer stretch, including a touchdown pass to rookie tight end Jack Endries. The Bengals are also continuing to assess a deep roster, particularly at wide receiver, tight end, defensive line and the secondary.
The Bears, meanwhile, are coming off a convincing win but Caleb Williams did not play in the preseason opener, as head coach Ben Johnson elected to rest a number of starters. Tyson Bagent started and was expected to play roughly a half, giving Chicago an extended look at its depth.
Williams had been throwing touchdown passes in practice before the team traveled to Cincinnati, so his potential involvement against the Bengals is one of the key storylines heading into Saturday.
What time is the Bengals vs Bears match?
The Bengals vs Bears game kicks off Saturday, August 22, at 7:00 PM ET at Paycor Stadium. For viewers across the United States, these are the corresponding local start times:
- Eastern Time: 7:00 PM
- Central Time: 6:00 PM
- Mountain Time: 5:00 PM
- Pacific Time: 4:00 PM
