2026 Bengals preseason games set

TL;DR

The Cincinnati Bengals' 2026 preseason schedule includes three games, starting on August 13 against the Detroit Lions. They will also host the Chicago Bears on August 22 and finish with a road game against the Philadelphia Eagles on August 28.

Key points

Bengals preseason starts August 13, 2026
First game against Detroit Lions at home
Second game against Chicago Bears at home
Final game at Philadelphia Eagles
Broadcast on Bengals Preseason Network and CBS

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 07: The line of scrimmage is shown during the preseason game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Philadelphia Eagles on August 7th, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images With the NFL announcing regular-season schedules for all 32 teams, we also learned who will make up the 2026 Cincinnati Bengals preseason schedule, and it’s about as loaded as a preseason slate can be. The fun kicks off Thursday, August 13, at 7:00 PM ET when the Bengals host the Detroit Lions. Detroit is coming off a 9-8 campaign and has enjoyed four straight winning seasons, including a pair of playoff berths in 2023 and 2024. They figure to once again be among the NFC’s top playoff contenders. The following week, the Bengals will host the Chicago Bears on Saturday, August 22, at 7:00 PM ET. The Bears are coming off a memorable season in which they made it to the Divisional Round of the postseason and are expected to contend for a Super Bowl berth this year. Both of these home games will be broadcast on the Bengals Preseason Network. Finally, the preseason wraps up with the Bengals on the road against the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, August 28, at 8 PM ET on CBS. Philly has been to the Super Bowl in two of the past four seasons — winning it in the 2024 season — and is once again among the league’s top title contenders. All told, this is a great three-game slate that will hopefully see some really good matchups for a quarter or two when the starters are in.

Q&A

What are the dates and times for the 2026 Bengals preseason games?

The Bengals' preseason games are on August 13 at 7:00 PM ET vs. the Lions, August 22 at 7:00 PM ET vs. the Bears, and August 28 at 8:00 PM ET against the Eagles.

Which teams will the Bengals face in the 2026 preseason?

The Bengals will face the Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, and Philadelphia Eagles during the 2026 preseason.

Where can I watch the Bengals' 2026 preseason games?

The Bengals' home games will be broadcast on the Bengals Preseason Network, while the game against the Eagles will be on CBS.

2026 Bengals preseason games set

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