Bengals vs Bears Preview
Cincinnati Bengals Host Chicago Bears in Preseason Football Matchup Tonight
The Cincinnati Bengals host the Chicago Bears tonight in a Week 2 preseason matchup. The game kicks off at 7 p.m. ET at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 Courier Journal.
You can watch live on local TV channels in Ohio, Kentucky, and Illinois, or stream the game on NFL+ Yahoo Sports. This preseason contest continues the NFL's second week of exhibition games.
How to Watch Tonight's Game
The Bengals-Bears preseason game airs at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday Courier Journal. Local broadcasts reach viewers across Ohio, Kentucky, and Illinois J.C. Online.
NFL+ offers live streaming for fans nationwide Yahoo Sports. You don't need cable — just sign up for the NFL's streaming service and watch on your phone, tablet, or TV.
Where the Game Takes Place
Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati hosts this Week 2 preseason game Indianapolis Star. The Bengals' home field seats over 65,000 fans and opened in 2000.
What's at Stake in Preseason Week 2
Preseason games let coaches evaluate roster depth and young players TM News. The Bears and Bengals both use these contests to fine-tune plays and test backup quarterbacks Herald-Times Online.
Neither team's record counts toward the regular season. But performances tonight could determine who makes the final roster when cuts begin next week.
Full NFL Preseason Schedule This Week
The Bengals-Bears game is one of several matchups in NFL preseason Week 2 The Gleaner. Other games continue Saturday and Sunday across the league.
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