The Cincinnati Bengals game tonight, August 18, 2025, against the Washington Commanders will be aired nationally on ESPN. In the Cincinnati local market, this ESPN broadcast will also be simulcast on WLWT-TV (Channel 5). The game kickoff is at 8:00 PM ET. So, you can watch the Bengals game on ESPN or, if you are in Cincinnati, also on WLWT-TV Channel 5. This is for their preseason matchup taking place in Maryland. If you want to stream, options include streaming services that carry ESPN or use a local TV antenna for Channel 5 in Cincinnati. The game is part of the NFL preseason broadcast schedule for Week 2.
