| Match Summary | |
| Match | Cleveland Browns vs Buffalo Bills |
| Tournament | NFL Preseason |
| Date | Saturday, August 22, 2026 |
| Time | 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT |
| TV Channels | NFL Network |
| Live Stream | Fubo, NFL+ |
How to watch Browns vs Bills in the USA
The Cleveland Browns vs. Buffalo Bills preseason game will be available in the United States on NFL Network. For viewers who prefer streaming, Fubo is another official option, alongside NFL+.
Can I watch Browns vs Bills for free?
Yes, eligible new Fubo subscribers can watch Browns vs. Bills for free with the 5-day free trial. The platform’s official listing for the game currently shows a “Try for free” option and confirms that the matchup will be carried on NFL Network.
Match Preview: What’s at stake?
The Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns meet in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL preseason, so Saturday’s result will not count toward the regular-season standings. Instead, the game is a key evaluation opportunity as both teams continue shaping their rosters.
Buffalo enters the matchup 1-0 after beating the Carolina Panthers 29-14, while Cleveland is looking for a response after a 34-10 loss to the Chicago Bears in its preseason opener.
Deshaun Watson of the Cleveland Browns speaks with quarterback coach Mike Bajakian (Source: Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)
For the Browns, the biggest storyline is the quarterback competition between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson. Sanders is expected to start against Buffalo after Watson opened the preseason against Chicago, giving the rookie another important opportunity to make his case for the job.
Cleveland‘s unofficial depth chart still lists Watson and Sanders together at the top of the quarterback position, highlighting how unresolved the battle remains.
For Buffalo, the preseason win over Carolina provided a strong start, but the focus remains on developing depth and evaluating players ahead of the regular season. The Bills have several roster decisions to make, while Cleveland is under particular pressure to find answers at quarterback after its opening-week struggles.
With only one more preseason game remaining after Saturday, the Browns vs. Bills matchup could be especially important for players trying to move up the depth chart before final roster decisions are made.
What time is the Browns vs Bills match?
The Browns vs. Bills game kicks off on Saturday, August 22, at 1:00 PM ET. For viewers in different regions of the United States, here are the local start times:
- Eastern Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Central Time: 12:00 PM CT
- Mountain Time: 11:00 AM MT
- Pacific Time: 10:00 AM PT
