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The Chicago Bears are visiting the Cincinnati Bengals for a Week 2 preseason game on Saturday at Paycor Stadium, which comes on the heels of Thursday's joint practice.
While it's expected that most of the starters won't be playing -- after Zac Taylor confirmed so for the Bengals and the presumption that Ben Johnson will also rest his -- there's still plenty to watch in this exhibition game as players fight for jobs and roster spots, as well as continuing positional battles and rookie performances.
Bears Wire is bringing you live updates, scores and highlights from the game. Follow along.
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What time does Bears vs. Bengals start?
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Time: 6 p.m. CT
Where: Paycor Stadium (Cincinnati, OH)
What TV channel is Bears vs. Bengals on today?
TV: FOX32
Streaming: NFL+, FuboTV
How to watch online: Watch FuboTV ( here's how to stream it live )
Bears vs. Bengals predictions
Alyssa Barbieri: Bears
Brendan Sugrue: Bears
Mike Pendleton: Bengals
Vinnie Parise: Bears
Ariana Pensy: Bears
Will the Bears' starters be playing?
Bears head coach Ben Johnson did not officially announce whether his starters would play in Saturday night's game, including quarterback Caleb Williams. But it's expected that Chicago will rest their starters after Bengals coach Zac Taylor announced that Cincinnati won't be playing starters after Thursday's joint practice. Earlier in the week, Johnson said the joint practice would determine whether starters played and/or for how long.
Bears preseason schedule 2026
Below is Chicago's preseason schedule.
Saturday, Aug. 15: Chicago Bears 34, Cleveland Browns 10
Saturday, Aug. 22: Chicago Bears at Cincinnati Bengals
Saturday, Aug. 29: Chicago Bears at Tennessee Titans
Bears regular-season schedule 2026
Below is Chicago's regular-season schedule.
Week 1: Sunday, Sept. 13, at Carolina Panthers, 1 p.m. ET, FOX
Week 2: Sunday, Sept. 20, vs. Minnesota Vikings, 1 p.m. ET, FOX
Week 3: Monday, Sept. 28, vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 8:15 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN
Week 4: Sunday, Oct. 4, vs. New York Jets, 1 p.m. ET, FOX
Week 5: Sunday, Oct. 11, at Green Bay Packers, 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX
Week 6: Sunday, Oct. 18, at Atlanta Falcons, 1 p.m. ET, FOX
Week 7: Thursday, Oct. 22, vs. New England Patriots, 8:15 p.m. ET, Prime
Week 8: Monday, Nov. 1, at Seattle Seahawks, 8:15 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN
Week 9: Sunday, Nov. 8, vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC
Week 10: BYE WEEK
Week 11: Sunday, Nov. 22, vs. New Orleans Saints, 1 p.m. ET, FOX
Week 12: Thursday, Nov. 26, at Detroit Lions, 12:30 p.m. ET, CBS
Week 13: Sunday, Dec. 6, vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, 1 p.m. ET, FOX
Week 14: Sunday, Dec. 13, at Miami Dolphins, 1 p.m. ET, CBS
Week 15: Saturday, Dec. 19, at Buffalo Bills, 8:20 p.m. ET, CBS
Week 16: Friday, Dec. 25, vs. Green Bay Packers, 1 p.m. ET, Netflix
Week 17: Sunday, Jan. 3, vs. Detroit Lions, 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX
Week 18: Sunday, Jan. 10, at Minnesota Vikings, 1 p.m. ET, TBD
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