Browns preseason schedule: 3 playoff teams, 2 home games

TL;DR

The Cleveland Browns' preseason schedule includes three playoff teams from last year. They will play the Chicago Bears, Buffalo Bills, and New England Patriots, with two home games at Huntington Bank Field.

Key points

Cleveland Browns' preseason schedule released
Includes three playoff teams from last year
Two home games at Huntington Bank Field
Games against Chicago Bears, Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots
Dates for Bears game to be determined

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Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) reacts after losing his helmet on a play during the second half of an NFL football game at Huntington Bank Field, Dec. 21, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio. | Jeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Cleveland Browns schedule is out, with an interesting Street Fighter theme this year, and the results have a lot to pull apart. We’ve known the opponents for a long time; now we have an idea of how the season will move forward, with some positives and negatives to the setup. Browns fans didn’t get a huge swath of early home games that they desired this year. We now also know the team’s preseason schedule with three playoff teams from last year. Somehow, we don’t know all the details about the games, however. First, Cleveland will travel over to Illinois to play the Chicago Bears. The date and time for that game is listed as to be determined. Then, the Browns will host the Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots at Huntington Bank Field with a bit of a short turnaround. The Bills come to town on Saturday, August 22nd, at 1 PM, followed by the Patriots on Thursday, August 27th, at 8 PM.

Q&A

What are the dates and times for the Cleveland Browns' preseason games?

The Browns will play the Buffalo Bills on August 22 at 1 PM and the New England Patriots on August 27 at 8 PM, while the game against the Chicago Bears is to be determined.

Which teams are the Cleveland Browns facing in the preseason?

The Browns will face the Chicago Bears, Buffalo Bills, and New England Patriots during the preseason.

Where will the Cleveland Browns' preseason games be held?

The Browns will host the Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots at Huntington Bank Field, while the game against the Chicago Bears will be played in Illinois.