Lions-Bengals preseason opener: where to watch, kickoff time, and streaming
Detroit travels to Cincinnati for Week 1 of the 2026 preseason to face the Bengals at Paycor Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET. The Lions are expected to rest most starters, giving reserves a chance to compete against a largely talented Bengals roster (with Blake Miller slated to play). Local TV coverage is FOX 2 Detroit, with NFL Network airing a national replay on Aug. 15. NFL+ streams the game nationally, while locals can watch for free on DetroitLions.com or the Lions app. International options include TSN2 (Canada), DAZN & NFL Game Pass (Germany), and SPORTV2 & NFL Game Pass International (Brazil). Radio will be on the Lions Radio Network (97.1 The Ticket in Detroit area), and announcers are Jack Kizer, T.J. Lang, and Patti Cesarini. Local players among the reps, streaming options, and schedule details are provided for fans.