Cincinnati Bengals Face Philadelphia Eagles in NFL Preseason Opener

The 2025 NFL Preseason kicks off with an exciting matchup as the Cincinnati Bengals take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, August 7, 2025. This game is part of a busy Preseason Week 1 schedule that runs from August 7 to August 10, featuring a total of 14 games across various venues.

The Bengals and Eagles will meet at 7:30 PM ET at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This matchup is one of the anticipated highlights of the opening week, marking the beginning of the teams’ preparations for the upcoming regular season.

Full Preseason Week 1 Schedule

The complete schedule for Preseason Week 1 includes several notable games:

Thursday, August 7
– 7:00 PM ET: Indianapolis Colts vs Baltimore Ravens
– 7:30 PM ET: Cincinnati Bengals vs Philadelphia Eagles
– 10:00 PM ET: Las Vegas Raiders vs Seattle Seahawks

Friday, August 8
– 7:00 PM ET: Cleveland Browns vs Carolina Panthers
– 7:00 PM ET: Detroit Lions vs Atlanta Falcons
– 7:30 PM ET: Washington Commanders vs New England Patriots

Saturday, August 9
– 1:00 PM ET: New York Giants vs Buffalo Bills
– 4:00 PM ET: Houston Texans vs Minnesota Vikings
– 7:00 PM ET: Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars
– 7:00 PM ET: Dallas Cowboys vs Los Angeles Rams
– 7:30 PM ET: Tennessee Titans vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
– 8:00 PM ET: Kansas City Chiefs vs Arizona Cardinals
– 8:00 PM ET: New York Jets vs Green Bay Packers
– 8:30 PM ET: Denver Broncos vs San Francisco 49ers

Sunday, August 10
– 1:00 PM ET: Miami Dolphins vs Chicago Bears
– 4:00 PM ET: New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Chargers

Viewing Options for Fans

Fans eager to watch the Bengals vs Eagles game can tune in on NBC10 for local coverage in the Philadelphia area. Different regions will have access to the game via various local stations:

In Pennsylvania:
– Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York: WPMT, FOX 43
– Wilkes-Barre-Scranton-Hazelton: WOLF, FOX56
– Johnstown-Altoona-State College: WWCP, FOX 8

In Ohio:
– Cincinnati: WXIX, FOX19
– Columbus: WSYX, ABC6
– Dayton: WKEF, ABC22
– Lima: WLIO, FOX 8.2

In Kentucky:
– Lexington: WLEX, Lex18
– Louisville: WDRB, FOX41

In Hawaii:
– KHII

For those who prefer to stream the action live, services such as NFL+, FuboTV, and DirecTV Stream will provide access to the game.

As the teams gear up for their first preseason encounter, fans are poised for an exhilarating start to the football season.