Week 1 of the 2026 NFL preseason gets underway Thursday with the Detroit Lions traveling to Paycor Stadium to take on the Cincinnati Bengals.
\nHere's what you need to know about how to watch the Bengals vs. the Lions, today's matchup, the NFL Week 1 preseason schedule, TV lineup and more.
\nWhat time does Detroit Lions-Cincinnati Bengals game start tonight, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026? When is Bengals-Lions NFL football game today?
\nThe Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Bengals will play at 7 p.m. ET Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.
\n \nWhat channel is Cincinnati Bengals vs Detroit Lions game on TV tonight, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026? How to watch NFL preseason Week 1 football game today live
\nHere's where the Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Bengals will air locally at 7 p.m. ET Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.
\nHow to watch Bengals vs Lions: Ohio TV channel
\nHere is where to watch the Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Bengals game locally, according to bengals.com:
\n- WXIX FOX19 (Cincinnati)
- WSYX ABC6 (Columbus)
- WKEF FOX45 (Dayton)
- WLIO FOX 8.2 (Lima)
How to watch Bengals vs Lions: Kentucky TV channel
\nHere is where to watch the Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Bengals game locally, according to bengals.com:
\n- WLEX LEX18 (Lexington)
- WDRB FOX41 (CW58.1) (Louisville)
How to watch Lions at Bengals: Michigan TV channel
\nHere is where to watch the Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Bengals game locally, according to lions.com:
\n- WJBK FOX2 (Detroit)
How to stream Bengals vs Lions NFL football game tonight, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. Where to watch Lions-Bengals NFL preseason Week 1 game today
\nThe Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Bengals will stream on NFL+ at 7 p.m. ET Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. Fans can download NFL+ in the Apple App Store or on Google Play.
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\n2026 Detroit Lions preseason schedule
\n \n2025 Detroit Lions record
\n- Detroit Lions: 9-8
2026 Cincinnati Bengals preseason schedule
\n \n2025 Cincinnati Bengals record
\n- Cincinnati Bengals: 6-11
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\n2026 NFL team schedules: Complete team-by-team NFL schedule of games
\n- AFC East: Buffalo Bills − Schedule | Miami Dolphins − Schedule | New England Patriots − Schedule | New York Jets − Schedule
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\n \nChris Sims is a trending reporter at Midwest Connect Gannett. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims.
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