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How to Watch Cincinnati Bengals Games Live in 2023

Here's how to watch Cincinnati Bengals games live, without cable.

Jess Barnes

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The 2023 NFL season is upon us, and after two straight deep playoff runs, the Cincinnati Bengals and quarterback Joe Burrow are fully focused on finishing the job this year. And, fortunately for you, you have several different ways to watch every single Bengals game live, and none of them require you to sign up for cable.

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How to Watch Cincinnati Bengals Games Live

Most NFL games in 2023 will air on CBS (home games for AFC teams) and Fox (home games for NFC teams). This season, Sunday Night Football will air on NBC and stream on Peacock, Monday Night Football will air on ESPN, and Thursday Night Football will stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.

NFL Channels on Live TV Streaming Services


DIRECTV STREAMFuboHulu + Live TVSling TVYouTube TV
ABC ✔*
CBS
ESPN
FOX ✔*
NBC ✔*
NFL Network

*available in select markets

Watch Cincinnati Bengals Games Live on NFL+

Throughout the season, the NFL's new app, NFL+, will be streaming live NFL games and replays. Starting at $7 per month or $50 per year, the NFL+ app offers live local and primetime games on mobile and tablet devices, live out-of-market preseason games across all devices, live game audio, and a library of on-demand content. 

In other words: with NFL+, you can stream all the games that you normally would be able to watch on TV where you live, including the playoffs and the Super Bowl. So if you live in a place where the BEngals game is usually on the local Fox or CBS affiliate every week, then NFL+ is by far the most affordable way to watch their games. There is a not-insignificant catch that comes with those savings: you can only watch the games on a phone or tablet.


Watch Cincinnati Bengals Games Live on DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM includes over 75 channels with its Entertainment plan for $75, including all the locals you'll need for NFL games - ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC - and ESPN. If you want the NFL Network, though, you'll need to jump up to the Choice plan for $100. A subscription also includes unlimited DVR and you can watch on an unlimited number of screens. DIRECTV STREAM has a 5 day free trial.


Watch Cincinnati Bengals Games Live on Fubo

With fuboTV, a sports-focused streaming service, you can sign up for the $75 per month Pro plan to get access to ESPN and NFL Network, as well as your locals - ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC. You'll also get MLB Network, Fox Soccer Plus, Fight Network, and more, and if you want NFL RedZone you can grab the optional Sports Plus add-on for $10.99 per month. The Pro plan includes over 100 channels, unlimited screens, and 1000 hours of DVR space.


Watch Cincinnati Bengals Games Live on Hulu + Live TV 

On Hulu + Live TV, you can watch NFL games on your local ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC channels, plus ESPN and NFL Network for $70 per month with the base plan. Hulu + Live TV has over 75 channels in its lineup. There's also an option to get even more channels with the sports add-on for $9.99 per month. Hulu + Live has unlimited DVR storage and allows users to watch on 2 screens simultaneously. 


Watch Cincinnati Bengals Games Live on Sling TV

With Sling TV, you'll be able to watch nationally televised games on ESPN and NFL Network with a Sling Orange + Sling Blue subscription for $60 per month. Subscribers in select areas will also have access to their local Fox and NBC channels. Sling comes with 50 hours of DVR storage and with Sling Orange + Sling Blue, you'll be able to watch on u to 4 screens simultaneously. 

 

Thursday Night Football on Prime Video

With an Amazon Prime subscription for $15 per month, football fans can watch Thursday Night Football this season. A subscription will also give you access to Prime Music, Prime Video, and much more. If you're not interested in the extras, Prime Video is also available as a standalone service for just $9 per month. Read more about streaming Thursday Night Football here. 


Sunday Night Football on Peacock

Along with NBC, Peacock will be home to Sunday Night Football which NFL fans can stream throughout the season live with a Peacock Premium subscription for $6 per month, or $60 per year. Read more about streaming Sunday Night Football here. 


Watching Out Of Network

While some streamers use a VPN to watch channels that aren't available in their area, changing your location to access content may violate the terms of service for the streaming service you're using. Be sure to check the service's website for more information.

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Watch Cincinnati Bengals Games Live on YouTube TV

With a YouTube TV subscription, you'll be able to watch live NFL games on your local ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC channels and ESPN and NFL Network for $73 per month. The streaming service has over 85 channels, users can stream up to 3 devices simultaneously, and it includes unlimited DVR so you'll never miss a game.

Also, YouTube TV is the new home of NFL Sunday Ticket, which lets you watch out-of-market games during this upcoming season for $350 if you also have a Youtube TV subscription--but you can save 50 bucks if you sign up before the regular season begins in September. You can also get Sunday Ticket without being subscribed to YouTube TV for $100 extra.

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