The Browns and the Bengals kick off the 2025 season with a big AFC West showdown in Week 1.
Both teams missed the postseason a year ago, with the Browns going 3-14 and finishing fourth in the division, while the Bengals went 9-8 to finish third.
Cleveland will start Joe Flacco at quarterback despite drafting Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders this spring. Cincinnati, of course, still has Joe Burrow after he threw for 43 touchdowns in 2024. The Bengals also kept their core of Tee Higgins, Ja'Marr Chase and Chase Brown on offense and just paid edge rusher Trey Hendrickson this offseason.
The Bengals hold a 55-48 all-time series lead over the Browns, including winning three of the past four games.
Here is everything you need to know about the Browns vs. Bengals, including TV and streaming options for the Week 1 NFL game.
What channel is Browns vs. Bengals on today?
- TV channel: TSN1/3
- Live stream: DAZN
Sunday's Browns vs. Bengals game will air live on TSN1/3, or fans can subscribe to DAZN for comprehensive season-long coverage with NFL Game Pass International.
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Browns vs. Bengals start time
- Date: Sunday, Sept. 7
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
Browns vs. Bengals will kick off at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, Sept. 7. The game will be played at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland.
Browns vs. Bengals radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channel 226 (Browns broadcast), channel 381 (Bengals broadcast
You can listen to the Browns vs. Bengals on SiriusXM. Coverage will be available on channel 226 (Browns broadcast) and channel 381 (Bengals broadcast)
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NFL schedule 2025: Week 1
Sunday, Sept. 7
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Falcons vs. Buccaneers | 1 p.m. | DAZN |
| Browns vs. Bengals | 1 p.m. | TSN1/3, DAZN |
| Colts vs. Dolphins | 1 p.m. | DAZN |
| Patriots vs. Raiders | 1 p.m. | DAZN |
| Saints vs. Cardinals | 1 p.m. | DAZN |
| Jets vs. Steelers | 1 p.m. | DAZN |
| Commanders vs. Giants | 1 p.m. | DAZN |
| Jaguars vs. Panthers | 1 p.m. | DAZN |
| Broncos vs. Titans | 4:05 p.m. | DAZN |
| Seahawks vs. 49ers | 4:05 p.m. | TSN1/3, DAZN |
| Packers vs. Lions | 4:25 p.m. | DAZN |
| Rams vs. Texans | 4:25 p.m. | DAZN |
| Bills vs. Ravens | 8:20 p.m. | TSN, CTV, DAZN |
Monday, Sept. 8
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Bears vs. Vikings | 8:15 p.m. | TSN, CTV, DAZN |