What time does the Bears vs Bengals game start?

The game starts at Sat, Aug 22, 7:00 PM (2026-08-22).

Where can I listen to the Bears vs Bengals radio broadcast?

You can listen to the live radio broadcast on the home team flagship station (700 WLW / 102.7 WEBN), the away team flagship station (105.9 FM WCFS / 780 AM WBBM), or nationwide via SiriusXM.

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Bears vs Bengals

Looking for where to watch the Bears take on the Bengals live? This NFL matchup is scheduled for Sat, Aug 22, 7:00 PM on 2026-08-22 and will be broadcasted live on NFL+. Read our complete guide below to find all official television channels, regional sports networks, and cord-cutting live stream services.

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Matchup Overview

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Quick Facts

Event TypeNFL Game
Home TeamBengals
Away TeamBears
LocationCincinnati
BroadcastMultiple Options Available

Streaming & TV Guide

Tonight's matchup between the Bears and Bengals is a key NFL event that fans can follow across multiple platforms. The most reliable way to catch the action is through the official broadcast partners listed for this game.

Television Broadcast

As of the latest update, the game is scheduled to be shown on NFL+. Depending on your location, this may be a national broadcast or restricted to regional sports networks (RSNs). Local games for the Bengals typically air on their primary regional partner.

How to Stream Online

You can stream the Bears vs Bengals game live via services like Fubo, YouTube TV, or Hulu + Live TV. If the game is on a national network like ESPN or TNT, you can also use their respective apps by authenticating with your provider details. Sunday Ticket is the essential service for watching out-of-market NFL games across the country.

Listen Live: Radio & Audio Guide

Looking for how to listen to the Bears game today or catch the Bengals audio stream? You can listen to the live Bears vs Bengals radio broadcast on the following stations: tune into the home feed on 700 WLW / 102.7 WEBN or the away feed on 105.9 FM WCFS / 780 AM WBBM. Live play-by-play is also available nationwide via satellite on SiriusXM.

Home Team Feed

Bengals Radio

Tune into the flagship home broadcast on 700 WLW / 102.7 WEBN or its local network affiliates.

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Away Team Feed

Bears Radio

Tune into the flagship away broadcast on 105.9 FM WCFS / 780 AM WBBM or its local network affiliates.

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National & Satellite

National / SiriusXM

🛰️ Live play-by-play on SiriusXM (Channels 225-385 or NFL Radio Ch. 88)

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Online Streaming Option: NFL+ Audio

Stream live home, away, and national radio calls on the web or in the NFL App. Live streams online may require a subscription.

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Matchup FAQs: Bears vs Bengals

What time is kickoff/tip-off?

The NFL game between Bears and Bengals is set to start at Sat, Aug 22, 7:00 PM today, Saturday, August 22. We recommend tuning in 15 minutes before the start time to catch the pre-game coverage and starting lineups.

Is the Bears game on national TV?

The current broadcast schedule includes NFL+. If you see a national network listed, the game will be available nationwide. Otherwise, it may be subject to local blackout rules and require a regional sports subscription.

Where can I watch the Bengals without cable?

You can watch Bengals and other NFL teams without a traditional cable contract by using live TV streaming platforms.Fubo and DIRECTV STREAM are popular for sports fans because they carry both national networks and most Regional Sports Networks (RSNs).