You can watch the Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals game on CBS if it is available in your local TV market, and it will also stream on services that carry CBS like Paramount+, Fubo, YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream.

Quick Scoop

  • Kickoff time: 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
  • TV channel: The game is scheduled to air on CBS as part of the NFL Week 18 slate.
  • Primary streaming:
    • Paramount+ (live CBS stream in eligible markets).
* **Fubo** (carries CBS in many regions and is often promoted for this matchup).
  • Other live TV options: Services like YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream also typically carry local CBS affiliates in supported areas, so they should work as long as Browns–Bengals is your local CBS game.

Where to Watch, By Type

  • Cable / antenna:
    • Tune to your local CBS station at 1:00 p.m. ET.
  • Streaming apps (CBS feed):
    • Paramount+ with live TV in your area.
* Fubo with CBS in your market (often marketed specifically for watching this game).
  • Out-of-market fans:
    • If Browns–Bengals is not your local CBS game, you typically need an out‑of‑market NFL package (such as Sunday Ticket) or to follow along via live commentary/companion streams on platforms like YouTube, which provide reactions but not the actual game broadcast.

Simple HTML Table Version

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      <td>Cable / Antenna TV</td>
      <td>Tune to your local CBS channel at 1:00 p.m. ET on Jan. 4, 2026.[web:3][web:5][web:9]</td>
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      <td>Paramount+</td>
      <td>Stream the live CBS feed (where available) and watch the full game.[web:3]</td>
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      <td>Fubo</td>
      <td>Use Fubo in a market that carries CBS to stream the matchup; new users may get a trial.[web:1][web:9]</td>
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      <td>YouTube TV / DirecTV Stream</td>
      <td>Stream your local CBS station if included for your region and if Browns–Bengals is your assigned game.[web:3][web:5]</td>
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      <td>Companion streams</td>
      <td>Watch watch‑along / reaction shows on YouTube (no game video), e.g., Bengals or Browns fan channels.[web:7]</td>
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