You can watch the Bengals game today, August 23, 2025, on ESPN. It is the Monday Night Football preseason game where the Cincinnati Bengals are playing the Washington Commanders. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN at 8 p.m. ET. If you do not have cable, you can stream the game online through several options that include ESPN in their packages:
- DirecTV offers a five-day free trial of their Choice plan, which includes ESPN.
- fuboTV also offers a five-day free trial and includes ESPN.
- Sling TV provides a Sling Day Pass for as little as $4.99 to watch just the game on ESPN.
You can also watch on the Commanders app or possibly listen live on Bengals Radio Network stations if you prefer radio coverage. So, the easiest way is to tune into ESPN at 8 p.m. ET to watch the Bengals game today. For streaming without cable, consider one of the free trials or day passes from DirecTV, fuboTV, or Sling TV.