Bears host Browns in NFL preseason opener at Soldier Field
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The Chicago Bears face the Cleveland Browns in their NFL preseason opener on August 15 at Soldier Field. Starting quarterback Deshaun Watson will lead the Browns, with Shedeur Sanders following him. Chicago's Caleb Williams is expected to sit out, allowing Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum to take significant snaps. The game is set to kick off at 1 p.m. ET, airing nationally on NFL Network and locally on FOX32 in Chicago and News 5 Cleveland. Fans can stream the game live on fubo.
- •Game time is 1 p.m. ET on August 15 at Soldier Field.
- •Deshaun Watson starts for Cleveland, with Shedeur Sanders following.
- •Tyson Bagent will lead the Bears in the absence of Caleb Williams.
- •The game is broadcast nationally on NFL Network and locally on FOX32.
- •Live streaming available on fubo.
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