2026 NFL preseason: How to watch the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Philadelphia Eagles tonight, channel, where to stream and more

The Cincinnati Bengals will head to Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Friday for a preseason matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. The game will begin at 8 p.m. ET and air nationally on CBS and stream on Paramount+. The Bengals are 2-0 in the preseason, while the Eagles are 0-2.

The 18-week regular 2026 NFL season officially starts on September 9 when the Seattle Seahawks play the New England Patriots, but in the meantime, here's a look at how to watch the Bengals vs. Eagles and the rest of the 2026 NFL preseason.

How to watch the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Philadelphia Eagles NFL preseason game: 

Date: Friday, August 28, 2026

Time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT

TV channel: CBS

Streaming: Paramount+,YouTube TV, Fubo, DirecTV and more

When is the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Philadelphia Eagles preseason game?

The Bengals play the Eagles on Friday, August 28 at 8 p.m. ET.

What channel is the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Philadelphia Eagles preseason game on?

The Bengals vs. Eagles NFL preseason game will air on CBS.

Where to watch the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Philadelphia Eagles without cable:

NFL 2026 preseason schedule:

All times Eastern

Thursday, August 27

• Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Buffalo Bills: 7:00 p.m. (NFL Network)

• New England Patriots vs. Cleveland Browns: 8:00 p.m. (Prime Video)

• San Francisco 49ers vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 8:00 p.m. (Local markets)

• Los Angeles Rams vs. Los Angeles Chargers: 10:00 p.m. (NFL Network)

Friday, August 28

• Washington Commanders vs. Baltimore Ravens: 6:00 p.m. (NFL Network)

• Houston Texans vs. Carolina Panthers: 7:00 p.m. (Local markets)

• Atlanta Falcons vs. Miami Dolphins: 7:00 p.m. (Local markets)

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 7:30 p.m. (Local markets)

• New York Giants vs. New York Jets: 7:30 p.m. (Local markets)

• New Orleans Saints vs. Dallas Cowboys: 8:00 p.m. (Local markets)

• Arizona Cardinals vs. Green Bay Packers: 8:00 p.m. (Local markets)

• Seattle Seahawks vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 8:00 p.m. (Local markets)

• Cincinnati Bengals vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 8:00 p.m. (CBS)

• Minnesota Vikings vs. Denver Broncos: 9:00 p.m. (NFL Network)

Saturday, August 29

• Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts: 1:00 p.m. (NFL Network)

• Chicago Bears vs. Tennessee Titans: 6:00 p.m. (NFL Network)

How to watch the 2026 NFL preseason:

When does football season start?

This year's NFL season kicks off on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 with a match hosted by the 2026 Super Bowl winning-Seattle Seahawks.

Immediately following the 2026 NFL kickoff game, on Thursday, Sept. 10, the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers will face off in Australia. Netflix will be the exclusive streaming home for the first NFL international game of the season.

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