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Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders will take their competition for the Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback job into the public eye in Saturday's preseason opener at the Chicago Bears.
Watson and Sanders were listed as co-No. 1s on the depth chart released earlier this week, with new coach Todd Monken declining to tip his hand on where things stand in one of the NFL's most intriguing position battles. The veteran Watson will start Saturday, with Sanders to follow him, and they will reverse roles in the second preseason game against the Bills.
On the opposite sideline, the Bears have no drama when it comes to the starting spot, with Caleb Williams entrenched there. He won't play Saturday and may not at all this preseason, so expect to see plenty of Tyson Bagent, who will start against Cleveland, and Case Keenum.
Here is everything you need to know about Bears vs. Browns, including TV and streaming options for Saturday's preseason game.
What channel is Bears vs. Browns on today?
- National TV channel: NFL Network
- Local TV channels: FOX32 (Chicago), News 5 Cleveland
- Live stream: fubo
Bears vs. Browns will air locally on FOX32 in Chicago and News 5 Cleveland. NFL Network will have coverage nationally.
Fans looking to stream the game can do so on fubo, which offers a free trial for all new users so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 100+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)
Bears vs. Browns kickoff time
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 15
- Time: 1 p.m. ET | 12 p.m. CT
The Bears vs. Browns game will kick off Saturday at 1 p.m. ET from Soldier Field in Chicago.
NFL preseason schedule 2026
Preseason Week 1 games
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat., Aug. 15 | Bills vs. Panthers | 1 p.m. | Local channels, fubo (local) |
| Bears vs. Browns | 1 p.m. | NFL Network, fubo, DIRECTV | |
| Giants vs. Vikings | 1 p.m. | Local channels, ESPN app, fubo (local) | |
| Chiefs vs. Rams | 4 p.m. | NFL Network, fubo, DIRECTV | |
| Saints vs. Jaguars | 4 p.m. | Local channels, ESPN app, fubo (local) | |
| Ravens vs. Eagles | 7 p.m. | Local channels, ESPN app, fubo (local) | |
| Seahawks vs. Cowboys | 8 p.m. | NFL Network, fubo, DIRECTV |
Preseason Week 2 games
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu., Aug. 20 | Texans vs. Raiders | 8 p.m. | ESPN, fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app |
| Chargers vs. 49ers | 10 p.m. | NFL Network, fubo, DIRECTV | |
| Fri., Aug. 21 | Steelers vs. Jets | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, fubo, DIRECTV |
| Jaguars vs. Panthers | 7:30 p.m. | Local channels, ESPN app, fubo (local) | |
| Broncos vs. Packers | 9 p.m. | NFL Network, fubo, DIRECTV | |
| Sat., Aug. 22 | Lions vs. Commanders | 12 p.m. | Local channels, fubo (local) |
| Browns vs. Bills | 1 p.m. | NFL Network, fubo, DIRECTV | |
| Colts vs. Falcons | 1 p.m. | Local channels, fubo (local) | |
| Vikings vs. Ravens | 1 p.m. | Local channels, ESPN app, fubo (local) | |
| Rams vs. Saints | 4 p.m. | Local channels, ESPN app, fubo (local) | |
| Dolphins vs. Giants | 4 p.m. | NFL Network, fubo, DIRECTV | |
| Bengals vs. Bears | 7 p.m. | Local channels, fubo (local) | |
| Patriots vs. Eagles | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, fubo, DIRECTV | |
| Buccaneers vs. Chiefs | 7:30 p.m. | Local channels, ESPN app, fubo (local) | |
| Cardinals vs. Cowboys | 10 p.m. | NFL Network, fubo, DIRECTV | |
| Sun., Aug. 23 | Titans vs. Seahawks | 8 p.m. | Fox, fubo, DIRECTV |