The Browns and 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 and the Bengals going 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 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.
MORE: Full coverage map for NFL Week 1 games
What channel is Browns vs. Bengals on today?
- Local TV channels: WJW channel 8 (Cleveland), WXIX channel 19 (Cincinnati)
- Out-of-market TV channel: FOX
- Live stream: Fubo
The Browns vs. Bengals game will air on FOX. Local fans in Cleveland can watch on WJW (channel 8), while those in Cincinnati can tune in on WXIX (channel 19).
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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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Browns 2025 schedule for regular season
Here's the 2025 regular season schedule for the Browns.
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
| 1 | Sunday, Sept. 7 | vs. Bengals | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 2 | Sunday, Sept. 14 | at Ravens | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 3 | Sunday, Sept. 21 | vs. Packers | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 4 | Sunday, Sept. 28 | at Lions | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 5 | Sunday, Oct. 5 | vs. Vikings (London) | 9:30 a.m. | NFL Network |
| 6 | Sunday, Oct. 12 | at Steelers | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 7 | Sunday, Oct. 19 | vs. Dolphins | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 8 | Sunday, Oct. 26 | at Patriots | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 9 | Sunday, Nov. 2 | Bye | - | - |
| 10 | Sunday, Nov. 9 | at Jets | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 11 | Sunday, Nov. 16 | at Ravens | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| 12 | Sunday, Nov. 23 | at Raiders | 4:05 p.m. | CBS |
| 13 | Sunday, Nov. 30 | vs. 49ers | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 14 | Sunday, Dec. 7 | vs. Titans | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 15 | Sunday, Dec. 14 | at Bears | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 16 | Sunday, Dec. 21 | vs. Bills | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 17 | Sunday, Dec. 28 | vs. Steelers | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 18 | TBD | at Bengals | TBD | TBD |
Bengals 2025 schedule for regular season
Here's the Bengals' 2025 regular season schedule.
| 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 |
NFL schedule 2025: Week 1
Here's a complete look at the NFL schedule for Week 1 of the new season, with games spread out across four days.
Thursday, Sept. 4
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Eagles vs. Cowboys | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Fubo, Peacock |
Friday, Sept. 5
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Chargers vs. Chiefs | 8 p.m. | YouTube |
Sunday, Sept. 7
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Falcons vs. Buccaneers | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Browns vs. Bengals | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Colts vs. Dolphins | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| Patriots vs. Raiders | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| Saints vs. Cardinals | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| Jets vs. Steelers | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| Commanders vs. Giants | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Jaguars vs. Panthers | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Broncos vs. Titans | 4:05 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Seahawks vs. 49ers | 4:05 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Packers vs. Lions | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| Rams vs. Texans | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| Bills vs. Ravens | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Fubo, Peacock |
Monday, Sept. 8
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Bears vs. Vikings | 8:15 p.m. | ABC, Fubo |