The 2024 NFL preseason is in full swing, which means we finally get a look at what some of this season’s rookies can do. The Chicago Bears, whose roster now includes number one overall draft pick Caleb Williams, host the Cincinnati Bengals for a preseason game at Soldier Field on Saturday, August 17. Despite the Bengals’ loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during their first preseason game last week, rookies Kris Jenkins and Amarius Mims put on impressive performances during the game, as did QB Joe Burrow, who returned to the field after suffering a wrist injury last November.

The Bengals vs. Bears game begins at 1 p.m. ET on NFL Network. Here’s all the information on tonight’s game, as well as the dates and times of all 32 NFL teams’ preseason games and how to watch the entire NFL preseason.

How to watch Bengals vs. Bears:

Date: Saturday, August 17, 2024

Time: 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT

Game: Bengals vs Bears

TV channels: NFL Network

Streaming: Fubo, DirecTV and more

How long is the NFL preseason?

The 2024 NFL preseason began on Thursday, August 8, and games will be played through Sunday, August 25.

What channel is the Bengals vs. Bears game on?

The Cincinnati Bengals play the Chicago Bears this Saturday, August 17th at Soldier Field in Chicago. The game will air live on NFL Network at 1:00 p.m. ET. The game will also air on local stations in select markets in Cincinnati (WXIX, FOX/19 – Cincinnati) and Chicago (WFLDm FOX/32 – Chicago). Don’t have easy access to NFL Network? Here’s our recommendation:

How to watch Bengals vs. Bears:

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Fubo TV gives you access to ESPN, NFL Network, Fox, ABC, CBS, and over 100 other live channels. At $80/month, the live TV streaming service is definitely a big investment for football fans. But it offers almost all the channels you need to watch NFL preseason and regular season, and you still save a lot of money compared to a traditional cable package. Fubo subscribers also get 1000 hours of cloud DVR storage. The platform also offers a free trial period, so you can catch some preseason games risk-free.

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A basic NFL+ subscription for $6.99 per month (or $40 annually) gets you live coverage of preseason games outside your market on supported devices, live coverage of regular season and postseason games locally and in primetime on your phone or tablet, and live audio for every game of the season on supported devices. NFL+ Premium, while a little more expensive at $14.99 per month (or $80 annually), also includes access to NFL Network and NFL RedZone, as well as full and condensed replays of every game on supported devices. NFL+ also offers a 7-day free trial.

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Remaining 2024 NFL preseason schedule:

All times Eastern

Week 2

Saturday, August 17

Atlanta Falcons at Baltimore Ravens, 12:00 p.m.

Cincinnati Bengals at Chicago Bears, 1 p.m.

New York Giants at Houston Texans, 1 p.m.

Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs, 4:00 p.m.

Minnesota Vikings at Cleveland Browns, 4:25 p.m.

New York Jets at Carolina Panthers, 7 p.m.

Arizona Cardinals at Indianapolis Colts, 7 p.m.

Washington Commanders at Miami Dolphins, 7 p.m.

Buffalo Bills at Pittsburgh Steelers, 7 p.m.

Seattle Seahawks at Tennessee Titans, 7 p.m.

Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Chargers, 7:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Jacksonville Jaguars, 7:30 p.m.

Dallas Cowboys at Las Vegas Raiders, 10 p.m.

Sunday, August 18

Green Bay Packers at Denver Broncos, 8 p.m.

New Orleans Saints at San Francisco 49ers, 8 p.m.

Week 3

Thursday, August 22

Indianapolis Colts at Cincinnati Bengals, 8 p.m

Chicago Bears at Kansas City Chiefs, 8:20 p.m.

Friday, August 23

Jacksonville Jaguars at Atlanta Falcons, 7 p.m.

Miami Dolphins at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 7:30 p.m.

San Francisco 49ers at Las Vegas Raiders, 10 p.m.

Saturday, August 24

Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills, 1 p.m.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Detroit Lions, 1 p.m.

Baltimore Ravens at Green Bay Packers, 1 p.m.

Los Angeles Rams at Houston Texans, 1 p.m.

Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles, 1 p.m.

Los Angeles Chargers at Dallas Cowboys, 4 p.m.

New York Giants at New York Jets, 7:30 p.m.

Cleveland Browns at Seattle Seahawks, 10 p.m.

Sunday, August 25

Tennessee Titans at New Orleans Saints, 2 p.m.

Arizona Cardinals at Denver Broncos (CBS), 4:30 p.m.

New England Patriots at Washington Commanders (NBC), 8 p.m

Here’s how to watch all NFL preseason games:

Many NFL preseason games are broadcast on local channels, so if you want to watch a game in your target market, you may just need to turn on your TV (or set up a digital TV antenna). If you want to watch games outside of your target market, a $7-a-month subscription to NFL+ gives you access to NFL Network, which broadcasts all games outside of your target market during the preseason. The downside to NFL+? When it comes to the regular season, it’s a much less helpful option, as there are far fewer NFL Network games during the regular season. In that case, here’s what we recommend for watching both the 2024 NFL preseason and the 2024 NFL preseason. AND regular season.

(Fubo)

Fubo TV gives you access to ESPN, NFL Network, Fox, ABC, CBS, and over 100 other live channels. At $80/month, the live TV streaming service is definitely a big investment for football fans. But it offers almost all the channels you need to watch NFL preseason and regular season, and you still save a lot of money compared to a traditional cable package. Fubo subscribers also get 1000 hours of cloud DVR storage. The platform also offers a free trial period, so you can catch some preseason games risk-free.

Try Fubo for free

The next NFL season, consisting of 272 regular season games, will begin on Thursday, September 5, 2024, with a game between the 2024 Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens.

Other ways to watch NFL games this season: