How to watch and stream Browns vs. Bears in Week 1 of the NFL preseason with kickoff time, listening options, and more
Football is finally just about here for the Cleveland Browns with Saturday being the first preseason game against the Chicago Bears. Make sure to check out where you’ll be able to watch and listen to the game!
Training camp has been underway for a couple of weeks, and the Cleveland Browns are closing in on their first preseason game on the road.
Cleveland opens the preseason on the road against the Chicago Bears Saturday, where the Browns’ starters are expected to see action. The spotlight will be on the quarterback battle between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. Watson currently holds the edge, but performance in-game will be a factor.
This will be the first look at Cleveland’s 90-man roster in a game setting, which looks very different from a year ago. The biggest changes are a completely rebuilt offensive line and the absence of Myles Garrett. It also marks Todd Monken’s debut as Browns head coach.
Browns vs. Bears will be nationally televised on NFL Network
Date: Aug. 15, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Channel: NFL Network
Location: Soldier Field (Chicago, Illinois)
Listen: 92.3 (local), Browns mobile app, ESPN
Stream: NFL+
Quick hitters and things to watch
- First look at rookie WRs KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston, both standouts in camp. Expect early snaps, then they’re out.
- Dillon Gabriel and Taylen Green will get opportunities at quarterback as they compete for the third QB spot.
- LB Easton Mascarenas-Arnold is battling for the third linebacker role to play alongside Carson Schwesinger and Quincy Williams.
- Isaiah Bond has been a camp standout—can he translate it to game production?
