How to watch Browns vs. Bengals online for free

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TL;DR: Live stream Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals on Sling TV or FuboTV.


Sunday football action involves a matchup between the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals. The Browns sit at the bottom of the AFC North division with a record of 3-11. The Bengals are right above the Browns at 6-8.

On Sunday, Dec. 15, the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Browns 21-7, while the Bengals beat the Tennessee Titans 37-27. The Browns are eliminated from the playoffs, but the Bengals still have a small chance of making it if they win their final three games of the season.


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When is Browns vs. Bengals?

Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals takes place at 1 p.m. ET on Dec. 22. The two teams will face off at the Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Best streaming services for Browns vs. Bengals

Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals will be aired locally in Ohio. It may be available in some other markets, but NFL games are subject to local blackouts.

If you do not have a cable package in those markets, you have options. We've found some of the best streaming services to consider for the Browns vs. Bengals on local networks.

Most affordable: Sling TV

Sling TV offers its Orange & Blue package of 48 channels at $55 per month that would serve your needs for locally available NFL games. Sign up to enjoy a first-month discounted rate of $27.50.

Sling TV’s sports channels feature ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNews, ESPNU, FOX, FS1, FS2, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network.

For in-market games: FuboTV

FuboTV offers you more than 250 channels of live TV and the option to watch on 10 screens at once. You can try FuboTV with a seven-day free trial period. 

FuboTV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, FOX, FS1, FS2, Golf Network, Marquee Sports Network, Monumental Sports, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network. 

Again, Browns vs. Bengals is subject to local blackouts. It is available nationally on Prime Video.

How to watch Browns vs. Bengals from anywhere in the world

If you're abroad for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to unblock your favorite streaming service. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the U.S., meaning you can unblock live streams of the NFL from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Browns vs. Bengals from anywhere in the world by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the U.S.

  4. Sign in to your favorite streaming service

  5. Watch Browns vs. Bengals from anywhere in the world

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including the U.S.

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

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Lily Hartman

I am a freelance reporter from New Hampshire. My work has been published in the Boston Globe, Yahoo! Inc., iFIT Health and Fitness, Mt Washington Valley Vibe, USA Today, RVLock, and more. In my free time, you’ll find me climbing mountains, lifting weights, and doing yoga. My passion for outdoor recreation and movement inspired me to start my own health and adventure blog, Limitless With Lily.

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