Cincinnati Bengals: True Fans Know These Top Ways to Watch Games Live Anywhere

Cincinnati Bengals fans can cut the cord with the assurance that they won’t have to miss any touchdowns during the 2024-25 season. There are plenty of options beyond cable and satellite. Learn all you need to know below!

In a hurry? If you don’t want to get into the technicalities of streaming services, you’ll do well with any of these live TV streaming services:

Why You Need a VPN Today

However, first you need a VPN to unblock US streaming services from . Our favourite is ExpressVPN. It’s definitely not the cheapest option at $6.67/month, but it just works – and across all your devices.

They have servers in 25+ US cities/states and 105 countries, which unblock access to premium streaming platforms available only in the US, as well as free “on demand” TV services worldwide.

You’ll have access to local platforms as if you were in the country, meaning you can watch BBC iPlayer as if you were in the UK, CBC Gem as if you were in Canada, plus hundreds more worldwide.

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Hotdog users get three months free at ExpressVPN, so it’s a “no-brainer” for us. Decide for yourself with their 30 day money-back guarantee.

IMPORTANT: Once you’ve installed your VPN and connected to a US server, you’ll still need to subscribe separately to access premium streaming services.

Bottom line: 15 of the 17 regular season Bengals matchups will air on live TV with two streaming (on Amazon Prime Video). The services above have you covered for the regular and postseason. See the Bengals schedule below.

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Wondering when the next Bengals game is? Here is our comprehensive guide.

Cincinnati Bengals Week 9

The Cincinnati Bengals are 4-5 going into Week 9.

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Which Channels Do I Need to Watch the Cincinnati Bengals?

You will need a variety of local channels to watch the Cincinnati Bengals live stream, including NBC, Fox, CBS, and ABC. You may also need NFL Network for preseason games.

Here is the distribution of Cincinnati Bengals games during the 2024-25 season:

For the local channels, you should be able to use a digital antenna in most areas, but for the other live TV channels you’ll need, games air on, you are going to need one of the streaming services listed below. Many of these also come with local channels in most areas.

How to Watch the Cincinnati Bengals without Cable

Our top three ways to stream the Cincinnati Bengals are Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM, and Hulu Live. These streaming services are a way to avoid getting trapped with an extensive cable contract and excessive cable bill. They allow subscribers to still watch television shows, events, and sports – including games, like those played by the Cincinnati Bengals, live without cable.

These services also come without contracts and are often much more affordable. It’s as easy as choosing a service and signing up. From there you’ll be able to connect your device (Amazon Fire TV, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Chromecast, mobile devices, and smart TVs) using an Internet connection.

Here are the streaming services you need to watch the Cincinnati Bengals online without cable! These streaming services offer both live TV and cloud DVR to record games and watch later.

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Service	Price	Channels	DVR	Screens
	$79.99/month	150+	✅	10
	$79.99/month	90+	✅	unlimited
	$76.99/month	95+	✅	2
	$72.99/month	100+	✅	3

If you are not keen on watching all the games, these streaming services offer some on the channels you need to watch the games. The two Thursday night games aired on Amazon Prime Video on November 7 and December 19 are exclusive.

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Service	Price	Channels	Falcons Channels
	$40.00/month	30+	FOX, NBC, ESPN
	$8.99/month	NA	Prime Video
	$7.99/month	NA	CBS
	$7.99/month	NA	NBC
	$6.99/month	NA	Variable‡

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Out-of-Market Cincinnati Bengals Games

If you are a fan of the Bengals who lives out-of-market far from Paycor Stadium in Ohio, you’ll find that there are few games that feature your team. The Sunday afternoon broadcasts on Fox and CBS feature teams that are important to local fans. This is a kind of reverse blackout that fans struggle with.

If you’re in this situation, check out NFL Out-of-Market Football Games to learn your options.

The primary tool for watching out-of-market games is NFL Sunday Ticket. Unfortunately, it is currently only available to YouTube and YouTube TV subscribers.

You may want to look into watching NFL games with a VPN. Even if you’re not a tech whiz, ExpressVPN (deal) provides all the details.

Are you a fan outside your team’s broadcast area? Learn to get complete access with our Cincinnati Bengals Out-of-Market Game Guide.

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Our Choice

Now that we’ve provided you more information about all the live TV streaming services you can use to watch the Cincinnati Bengals without cable, you can decide about the kind of service you want.

Our top choice for Cincinnati Bengals fans is Fubo. Fubo allows you to try out its service with a free trial.

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Cincinnati Bengals Season Roundup

A year ago, Cincinnati started 1-3 with two of those losses by 21 or more points and appeared destined to have a considerable fall from the 12-4 record that the previous year’s team had posted. However, a four-game winning streak followed, but, with a 5-4 record, quarterback Joe Burrow suffered a season-ending wrist injury. The team failed to make the playoffs.

However, finishing 9-8 despite everything that happened in 2023 is a positive sign of sorts, and the Bengals, led by head coach Zac Taylor, have aspirations of their fourth straight winning record and second Super Bowl trip in a four-year span.

Of course, Burrow will play a significant role in whether those hopes are realized. More to the point, a healthy Burrow will. Not only did he suffer that aforementioned injury, but he has also been the victim of appendix and calf issues that played roles in his and his team getting off to poor starts the last two seasons. (In 2022, Cincinnati started 0-2 and 4-4 en route to its 12-4 mark.)

That said, he obviously needs a strong supporting cast in order to experience significant successes, and it appears that he has that.

Also on the offensive side will be talented newcomers in tackle Trent Brown and tight end Mike Gesicki, both from the Patriots, and running back Zack Moss, who last played for the Colts. Meanwhile, wide receivers Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase are amongst those returning for another season in Cincy.

However, running back Joe Mixon has departed; he is now with the Texans.

Defensively, talented linebackers Germaine Pratt and Logan Wilson and ends Trey Hendrickson and Sam Hubbard are back for another season with the Bengals. However, tackle D.J. Reader has departed for the Lions although he has been replaced with quality in the form of Sheldon Rankins, who left Mixon’s new home of Houston for Cincinnati. Another newcomer is safety Vonn Bell; he played for the Bengals from 2020-22 before going to Carolina in 2023.

AFC North Standings

2024-25 Cincinnati Bengals Schedule

How do I watch the Cincinnati Bengals game tonight?

The Cincinnati Bengals can be watched live on most of the major television networks in Cincinnati. The local affiliates of CBS (Sunday afternoon), Fox (Sunday afternoon), and NBC (Sunday night), and ABC (Monday night). All of these are available from the major streaming services like Fubo. The two Thursday night games will air on Amazon Prime Video.

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FAQs

What radio stations are the Cincinnati Bengals on?

The Cincinnati Bengals Radio Network is managed by the franchise and broadcasts on 35 radio stations (Ohio — 23; Kentucky — 7; West Virginia 5). Some of the most prominent channels that host Bengals games include ESPN 1530, 102.7 WEBN, and 700 WLW. All the radio stations that play Bengals games let fans listen in using live-streaming apps. You can also find Bengals matchups on SiriusXM NFL Radio.

Do Cincinnati Bengals games sell out?

Cincinnati Bengals games sell out at times. In case you were unable to get a ticket for a game, you can always catch the action locally on the channels listed above and in other areas with NFL Sunday Ticket. Note that games not selling out do not affect local viewers anymore as the NFL no longer enforces its blackout policy.

How can I watch the Cincinnati Bengals on my phone?

Most general streaming services (Fubo, Hulu + Live TV) allow you to watch the Cincinnati Bengals on any smartphone that runs iOS and Android. If you’re in the Cincinnati area, NFL+ also allows you to watch live local and primetime games, but you must have a subscription to access this. The cost is $6.99/month, or you can upgrade to get full access to all games on replay for $14.99/month.

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How many championships have the Cincinnati Bengals won?

Unfortunately, the Cincinnati Bengals have never won a Super Bowl. Although the Bengals have been around since 1966, they’ve only been to the Big Game three times, including their 2021 Cinderella run as a wild card pick. Before that championship versus the Rams, the Bengals had not been able to win any playoff games since 1990, and had not even made it to the playoffs at all since 2015.

How do I record Cincinnati Bengals live games?

Cincinnati Bengals games can be recorded by using a DVR. Pretty much all streaming services include a cloud DVR that lets you record almost any football game, including Cincinnati Bengals games. Cloud DVR recordings cannot capture content from ESPN3, but they can record games on other channels that play Bengals games, including ABC/ESPN, NBC, CBS, and NFL Network.

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Is the Bengals game on Amazon Prime?

Yes, two Cincinnati Bengals games will be available to stream on Amazon Prime Video this season: November 7th and December 19th. To watch the rest of the games, you can sign up for a streaming service like Fubo, Hulu+ Live TV, or DIRECTV STREAM, which offer access to the channels airing Bengals games.

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I am a Sr Content Editor at Hotdog.com, specializing in sports streaming and regional programming issues. With a PhD in Atmospheric Physics from the Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and extensive experience in remote sensing technology, including early video streaming, I bring a unique technical perspective to the streaming industry.

My expertise in sports coverage, particularly for out-of-market games and regional sports networks, stems from years of hands-on experience as an early adopter of streaming services and my work addressing fans' viewing challenges. As a longtime cord-cutter and subscriber to multiple streaming platforms, I combine my technical knowledge with practical user experience, making me a leading expert in the field of sports streaming and entertainment technology.

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