The Cincinnati Bengals game against the Washington Commanders on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET will be broadcast nationally on ESPN. In the Cincinnati local market, it will also be simulcast on WLWT-TV (Channel 5). This game is part of the NFL preseason schedule. If you want to stream the game, ESPN and the NFL streaming hub are options to watch it live. Other Bengals games during the season can be found on CBS, FOX, ABC, NBC, Amazon Prime Video, and streaming services like NFL+, Paramount+, and Fubo, depending on the matchup and location.