The preseason curtain is about to drop, and the real show is nearly here. Before roster cuts shake things up next week, the Colts head to Ohio for a final tune-up against the Bengals.
Cincinnati has been firing on all cylinders this August, with Joe Burrow steering the offense to touchdowns on four of five drives — a welcome change for a team often accused of stumbling out of the gates once September rolls around.
The Bengals’ 31-17 win over Washington earlier this week doubled as a showcase of LSU Heisman pedigree, as Burrow and rookie Jayden Daniels went toe-to-toe under the primetime lights.
Meanwhile, Indianapolis is still smarting from a 23-19 loss to Green Bay, a game remembered less for execution and more for officiating drama.
Jason Bean looked to have pulled off late-game heroics with a 31-yard strike to Jelani Woods, but the officials ruled the tight end’s feet weren’t planted inbounds, erasing what could have been the highlight of the preseason. Forced to rely on a fourth-string quarterback in the dying seconds, the Colts saw their comeback hopes vanish into thin air.
Here is everything you need to know about Bengals vs. Colts, including TV and streaming options for the preseason game.
What channel is Bengals vs. Colts on today?
- Local TV channels: WXIX (FOX/19 - Cincinnati), WTTV (CBS/4 - Indianapolis)
- Out-of-market TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: Fubo
The Bengals vs. Colts game during Week 3 of the preseason won't broadcast nationally. It will only be available on local affiliates.
This also means that live streams are limited to the local areas. Fubo will have a live stream locally.
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Bengals vs. Colts start time
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 23
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
Bengals vs. Colts will kick off at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 23. The game will be played at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Bengals vs. Colts radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channel 228 (Bengals broadcast), channel 384 (Colts broadcast)
You can listen to Bengals vs. Colts on SiriusXM. Coverage will be available on channel 228 (Bengals broadcast) and channel 384 (Colts broadcast)
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Bengals preseason schedule 2025
| Date | Opponent | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
| Aug. 8 | Eagles 34, Bengals 27 | — | — |
| Aug. 18 | Bengals 31, Commanders 17 | — | — |
| Aug. 23 | vs. Colts | 1 p.m. | FOX19, Fubo |
Bengals 2025 schedule for regular season
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
| 1 | Sunday, Sept. 7 | at Browns | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 2 | Sunday, Sept. 14 | vs. Jaguars | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 3 | Sunday, Sept. 21 | at Vikings | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 4 | Monday, Sept. 29 | at Broncos | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN |
| 5 | Sunday, Oct. 5 | vs. Lions | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| 6 | Sunday, Oct. 12 | at Packers | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| 7 | Thursday, Oct. 16 | vs. Steelers | 8:15 p.m. | Amazon Prime |
| 8 | Sunday, Oct. 26 | vs. Jets | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 9 | Sunday, Nov. 2 | vs. Bears | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 10 | Sunday, Nov. 9 | Bye | - | - |
| 11 | Sunday, Nov. 16 | at Steelers | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 12 | Sunday, Nov. 23 | vs. Patriots | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 13 | Thursday, Nov. 27 | at Ravens | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
| 14 | Sunday, Dec. 7 | at Bills | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| 15 | Sunday, Dec. 14 | vs. Ravens | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 16 | Sunday, Dec. 21 | at Dolphins | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
| 17 | TBD | vs. Cardinals | TBD | TBD |
| 18 | TBD | vs. Browns | TBD | TBD |
Colts preseason schedule 2025
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 7 | Ravens 24, Colts 16 | — | — |
| Aug. 16 | Packers 23, Colts 19 | — | — |
| Aug. 23 | at Bengals | 1 p.m. | WTTV, Fubo |
Colts 2025 schedule for regular season
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
| 1 | Sunday, Sept. 7 | vs. Dolphins | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 2 | Sunday, Sept. 14 | vs. Broncos | 4:05 p.m. | CBS |
| 3 | Sunday, Sept. 21 | at Titans | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 4 | Sunday, Sept. 28 | at Rams | 4:05 p.m. | Fox |
| 5 | Sunday, Oct. 5 | vs. Raiders | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 6 | Sunday, Oct. 12 | vs. Cardinals | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 7 | Sunday, Oct. 19 | at Chargers | 4:05 p.m. | CBS |
| 8 | Sunday, Oct. 26 | vs. Titans | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| 9 | Sunday, Nov. 2 | at Steelers | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 10 | Sunday, Nov. 9 | vs. Falcons (Germany) | 9:30 a.m. | NFL Network |
| 11 | BYE | — | — | — |
| 12 | Sunday, No. 23 | at Chiefs | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 13 | Sunday, Nov. 30 | vs. Texans | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 14 | Sunday, Dec. 7 | at Jaguars | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 15 | Sunday, Dec. 14 | at Seahawks | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| 16 | Monday, Dec. 22 | vs. 49ers (MNF) | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN |
| 17 | Sunday, Dec. 28 | vs. Jaguars | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 18 | TBS | at Texans | TBD | TBD |
NFL preseason schedule 2025: Week 3
Thursday, Aug. 21
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Panthers vs. Steelers | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Giants vs. Patriots | 8 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
Friday, Aug. 22
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Jets vs. Eagles | 7:30 p.m. | Local channels |
| Cowboys vs. Falcons | 8 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Titans vs. Vikings | 8 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| Chiefs vs. Bears | 8:20 p.m. | Local channels |
Saturday, Aug. 23
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Commanders vs. Ravens | Noon | Local channels |
| Bengals vs. Colts | 1 p.m. | Local channels |
| Browns vs. Rams | 1 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Lions vs. Texans | 1 p.m. | Local channels |
| Saints vs. Broncos | 1 p.m. | Local channels |
| Packers vs. Seahawks | 4 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Dolphins vs. Jaguars | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Buccaneers vs. Bills | 7:30 p.m. | Local channels |
| 49ers vs. Chargers | 8:30 p.m. | Local channels |
| Cardinals vs. Raiders | 10 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |