How to watch Lions vs. Bengals preseason: TV, time, online streaming
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Key Points:
- The Detroit Lions will begin their 2026 preseason on Thursday, August 13, facing the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, with kickoff at 7 p.m. ET.
- The Lions plan to rest most starters, giving their reserves and rookies, including first-round pick Blake Miller, valuable playing time, while the Bengals intend to play their starters for several series.
- The game will be broadcast locally on FOX 2 Detroit and other Detroit Lions TV Network affiliates, with national streaming available via NFL+ and free local streaming on DetroitLions.com and the official Lions app.
- Radio coverage is provided by 97.1 The Ticket and other Lions Radio Network affiliates, featuring announcers Dan Miller and Lomas Brown.
- NFL Network will air a replay of the game on Saturday, August 15, at 6 a.m. ET.
