The Cleveland Browns will travel to Chicago and face the Bears at Soldier Field on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Where to watch the Browns on TV
Pregame: 12 p.m., Browns Countdown, WEWS News 5
Game: 1 p.m., WEWS News 5
Postgame: Browns Postgame Show, WEWS News 5
Announcers: Chris Rose, Joe Thomas and Aditi Kinkhabwala (sideline reporter)
How to Listen Live on Radio
Pregame: 9 a.m., 850 ESPN Cleveland, 98.5 WNCX, Browns.com, Browns App
Game: 1 p.m., 850 ESPN Cleveland, 98.5 WNCX
Postgame: 92.3 The Fan WKRK
Announcers: Andrew Siciliano, Nathan Zegura and Je'Rod Cherry (sideline reporter)
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Settings -> Browns -> Location -> While using the app/Always
For Android:
Settings -> Location -> App permissions -> Browns
You can also access device settings by going to "Settings" in the Browns app and clicking "Device Settings."
Browns record vs. Bears
The Browns hold the all-time regular season record against the Bears 11-8.
The Browns and Bears last played each other in 2025, when Cleveland lost to Chicago 31-3.
Storylines to Watch
Who the Browns will start at quarterback — The Browns are in the midst of a quarterback competition for the starting job, which continues with the first preseason game against the Bears. Head coach Todd Monken said Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson will each start a game during the preseason as they continue their evaluation process. The two quarterbacks have alternated reps with the first team throughout training camp, and Saturday's matchup against the Bears' defense will provide the next step in the evaluation process.
How the Browns' new offensive line works as a unit — The Browns revamped their offensive line during the offseason, bringing in T Tytus Howard, C/G Elgton Jenkins and G Zion Johnson as key veteran players, as well as drafting T Spencer Fano as the ninth overall pick. They also used the offseason and training camp to evaluate their offensive linemen to solidify who would make up their starting five. When the Browns' offense takes the field against the Bears, this will be the first look at the new offensive line in Cleveland.
How DE Jared Verse and the defensive line pressure QB Caleb Williams — When the Browns' defensive line takes the field against the Bears' offense and QB Caleb Williams, it will be the first look at what this new era of the Browns attack front against a true opponent. Second-year DT Mason Graham and fifth-year DE Alex Wright will play important roles in the success of the defense alongside Verse, who has made his presence known on the defensive line throughout training camp. As they look to uphold the standard of their defense, seeing how Verse applies pressure to Williams will be a key factor.
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