When is the Bengals' first preseason game? When does the NFL regular season start?
For football fans, the most wonderful time of the year has finally arrived.
The Hall of Fame Game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Detroit Lions took place July 31, kicking off the 2025 NFL preseason schedule. The preseason slate of games continues Aug. 7 and runs through Aug. 23.
But when is the Cincinnati Bengals' first preseason game? What does the rest of the NFL preseason schedule look like?
Here's what to know.
When does the NFL preseason start?
The NFL preseason kicked off with the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game between the Lions and Chargers, held July 31. The next preseason game occurs Aug 7 at 7 p.m. between the Indianapolis Colts and the Baltimore Ravens.
Who won the Hall of Fame Game 2025?
The Chargers beat the Lions 34-7 in the 2025 Hall of Fame Game.
When is the Cincinnati Bengals' first preseason game?
The Bengals open their 2025 preseason schedule with an away game against the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles on Aug. 7.
What time is the Bengals' first preseason game?
The Bengals' first preseason game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET Aug. 7.
Cincinnati Bengals preseason schedule 2025
Cincinnati hits the road for the second week of the preseason, traveling to Washington, D.C., to take on the Commanders at 8 p.m. ET Aug. 18. The Bengals wrap up the preseason with a home game against the Colts at 1 p.m. ET Aug. 23.
NFL preseason schedule 2025
Where to watch preseason football
According to Yahoo! Sports, several NFL preseason games will air locally on each team's TV affiliate network. However, some games will also air nationally on the NFL Network and the NFL+ streaming service.
Additionally, five preseason games will air nationally on Amazon Prime Video, CBS, ESPN, Fox and NBC.
The Bengals' first and last preseason games will air on the Bengals Preseason TV Network, per the team's website. However, the team's matchup against the Commanders will broadcast on ESPN.
When does the regular NFL season start?
The 2025 NFL regular season kicks off Sept. 4, when the Dallas Cowboys take on the Philadelphia Eagles at 8:20 p.m. ET.
When is the Cincinnati Bengals' first regular-season game?
The team kicks off the regular season at 1 p.m. Sept. 7 against the Cleveland Browns.
When is Super Bowl 2026?
Super Bowl 60 takes place on Feb. 8, 2026.
Where is Super Bowl 2026?
Super Bowl 2026 will be held at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.