You can watch Cleveland Browns preseason games on a mix of local TV, NFL Network, and several streaming options, depending on where you live and which specific game it is.

Main ways to watch

  • Local TV (Cleveland area) :
    • WEWS News 5 (ABC Channel 5 in Cleveland) has recently carried Browns preseason games locally, with pregame and postgame coverage.
  • National TV :
    • NFL Network has carried all three Browns preseason games nationally in recent seasons.
  • Official team/app options :
    • Browns preseason games can be available live in the official Cleveland Browns app or via the team’s “Ways to Watch” hub, especially for in-market fans.
  • Live TV streaming services :
    • Fubo has been promoted as a way to watch all Browns 2025 preseason games (it includes NFL Network and local affiliates like ABC/CBS/FOX/NBC in many markets).
* Other services that typically carry Browns games through CBS, FOX, NBC, ABC, ESPN or NFL Network include YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling (with add-ons), and DirecTV Stream; availability varies by market.

Quick example for a single Browns preseason game

For a 2025 matchup like Browns vs. Panthers or Browns vs. Eagles, fans were able to:

  • Watch locally on WEWS News 5 in Cleveland.
  • Watch nationally on NFL Network.
  • Stream via Fubo or similar live TV providers that include NFL Network and local affiliates.

Practical steps (tonight or the next game)

  1. Check the Browns’ official “Ways to Watch” page for the exact channel and streaming options listed for the upcoming preseason game.
  1. If you’re in the Cleveland TV market , tune to WEWS Channel 5 (ABC) at the listed kickoff time.
  1. If you’re out of market , look for NFL Network in your cable or streaming package (or sign up for a free trial of a service that carries it, such as Fubo in many regions).
  1. Mobile/tablet viewers can often watch via the Browns app or NFL apps if you’re in the local market and the game is carried there.

Note on “where to watch browns preseason game” as a trending topic

Online discussions (like Browns fan forums and Reddit) often highlight:

  • Local watch parties at bars such as Winking Lizard for fans who cut the cord.
  • Reminders that sharing unofficial/illegal streaming links gets posts removed.
  • Tips to use legal services (CBS/Paramount+, NFL Network via streaming bundles, etc.) instead of shady streams.

“Does anyone know where I can stream the games? I’ve canceled my cable subscription.” – A common fan question on Browns forums, usually answered with suggestions like WEWS, NFL Network, and legal streaming bundles.

TL;DR:
If you’re in Cleveland, turn on WEWS News 5; if you’re elsewhere, look for NFL Network or a live-TV streaming service (like Fubo) that carries NFL Network and local affiliates, and double-check exact info on the Browns’ “Ways to Watch” page before kickoff.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.