The Cleveland Browns improved slightly in 2025, winning five games compared to just three the previous season. In other words, watching the Browns was still tough, but slightly less so.
The Browns are clearly rebuilding, and there will be a lot of question marks and opportunities to prove themselves throughout the season. Fans won’t want to miss how the season unfolds.
Here’s what you need to know to watch the 2026 Cleveland Browns season on live TV.
What channel are the Cleveland Browns on?
Browns fans will only need access to three channels if they’re looking to watch every single game in 2026: CBS, FOX, and Amazon Prime Video. The team’s lack of national TV slots is a function of it winning only three games last season.
Fans watching outside of Cleveland’s broadcast territory can stream games with NFL Sunday Ticket.
2026 Cleveland Browns TV schedule
The Browns have only two primetime games in the 2026 season. The first will close the preseason, and the second is Week 4 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Other than that, every game is on the same bat time, same bat day, just different bat networks.
That lone primetime preseason game is against the New England Patriots, who played in Super Bowl LIX. Overall, the Browns have the easiest schedule in the league.
Check out the full Cleveland Browns TV schedule in the table below.
NFL - Cleveland Browns Schedule
| Week | Opponent | Date | Time (ET) | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Preseason | Saturday, Aug. 15 | 1:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Preseason | Saturday, Aug. 22 | 1:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Preseason | Thursday, Aug. 27 | 8:00 p.m. | ||
Week 1 | Sunday, Sept. 13 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 2 | Sunday, Sept. 20 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 3 | Sunday, Sept. 27 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 4 | Thursday, Oct. 1 | 8:15 p.m. | ||
Week 5 | Sunday, Oct. 11 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 6 | Sunday, Oct. 18 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 7 | Sunday, Oct. 25 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 8 | Sunday, Nov. 1 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 9 | Sunday, Nov. 8 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 10 | Sunday, Nov. 15 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 11 | Bye Week | — | — | — |
Week 12 | Sunday, Nov. 29 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 13 | Sunday, Dec. 6 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 14 | Sunday, Dec. 13 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 15 | Sunday, Dec. 20 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 16 | Sunday, Dec. 27 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 17 | Sunday, Jan. 3 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 18 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Best ways to watch the Cleveland Browns
Best Overall
YouTube TV ($82.99/mo.) comes with local CBS and FOX networks, which means you’ll be set for all but two Browns games during the 2026 season — including the preseason. The service also offers a robust multiview, a user-friendly interface, and unlimited DVR storage.
Exclusive Games
The Browns have two games streaming on Prime Video ($8.99–$17.98/mo.) during the 2026 season — one during the preseason, and one in the regular season. The service is also the exclusive home of Thursday Night Football.
Out-of-Market Coverage
For Browns fans outside of the broadcast territory, NFL Sunday Ticket is necessary to watch games on Sundays live or on demand. And considering almost every Cleveland game will be played on that day of the week, out-of-market fans can’t miss out on this service.
You’ll be able to watch every Cleveland Browns game with a standard TV subscription, but the number of games you’ll get locally varies because of the NFL’s TV blackout policies. Check out the table below for a full list of TV providers that carry most NFL games.
| Provider | Price | CBS | ESPN | FOX | NBC | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cox | $20.00–$184.00/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
View Plans for Cox Read Cox review |
| DIRECTV | $84.99–$171.98/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
View Plans for DIRECTV STREAM Read DIRECTV review |
| DISH | $89.99–$119.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
View Plans for DISH Read DISH review |
| Fubo | $14.99–$103.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
View Plans for FuboTV Read Fubo review |
| Hulu + Live TV | $88.99–$99.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
View Plans for Hulu Read Hulu + Live TV review |
| Optimum | $15.00–$140.00/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
View Plans for Optimum Read Optimum review |
| Sling TV | $19.99–$60.99/mo. | — | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
View Plans for Sling TV Read Sling TV review |
| Spectrum | $40.00–$145.00/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Check Availability Read Spectrum review |
| Verizon Fios | $105.00–$149.00/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
View Plans for Verizon Read Verizon Fios review |
| Xfinity | $65.00–$135.00/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
View Plans for Xfinity Read Xfinity review |
| YouTube TV | $82.99/mo. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
View Plans for YouTube TV Read YouTube TV review |
Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
How to watch the Cleveland Browns FAQ
How can I watch the Cleveland Browns for free?
Because most games will air on CBS and FOX this season, Browns fans can get a digital antenna to watch those games for free. For the games on Amazon Prime Video, a 30-day free trial would work for one of those games.
How can I listen to Browns games on the radio?
The flagship radio stations for the Cleveland Browns are ESPN 850, 92.3 The Fan, and 98.5 WNCX.
Do the Browns have any games on primetime this year?
The Cleveland Browns have two games during primetime in 2026. The first is the final preseason game of the year against the New England Patriots on August 27. The second is on October 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers during Week 4.
When is the Browns' bye week?
The Cleveland Browns won't play during Week 4.
Why you should trust us
Our CableTV.com senior writer, Eric Chiu, carefully analyzed this season’s Cleveland Browns TV schedule to craft this viewing guide. He cross-referenced each game’s broadcast details with the official NFL schedule and press releases from each broadcaster. After verifying this information, he chose his TV provider recommendations based on channel access and affordability, ensuring fans have the best options to watch every game.
Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.
