How to Watch the Indianapolis Colts vs. Cincinnati Bengals NFL Preseason Game: Start Time and Live Stream

The Indianapolis Colts take on the Cincinnati Bengals today in NFL Preseason action. Here's how to stream the game.

How to Watch the Indianapolis Colts vs. Cincinnati Bengals NFL Preseason Game: Start Time and Live Stream

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3:00 AM PDT, August 22, 2024

The final week of the 2024 NFL preseason kicks off today with a matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and Cincinnati Bengals. Not only is this primetime matchup the Week 3 finale for both teams, but it will also be this year's first Thursday Night Football showdown streaming exclusively on Prime Video. Kickoff from Paycor Stadium is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. 

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The Colts and Bengals participated in a joint practice in Cincinnati on Tuesday. Today's game marks the 29th all-time preseason matchup between the teams, with the Bengals leading the series 16-12. Who will win their final preseason contest before heading into the upcoming regular season?

Here is everything to know about how to watch the Indianapolis Colts vs. Cincinnati Bengals game today, including the best livestream option.

How to Watch the Indianapolis Colts vs. Cincinnati Bengals Game Without Cable

The Indianapolis Colts vs. Cincinnati Bengals game will be broadcast on Prime Video. This season of NFL action on Prime Video, which includes exclusive coverage of Thursday Night FootballBlack Friday Football, and the first-ever NFL Wild Card Playoff game all starts tonight.

Prime Video is included with an Amazon Prime membership, which costs $14.99 per month or $139 per year. However, you can also sign up for Amazon Prime Video as a standalone streaming service for $8.99 per month.

With an expanded schedule of games, AI-powered features that bring fans closer to the action, and a blockbuster TNF slate featuring 12 divisional matchups, the 2024 Thursday Night Football season stands as Prime Video's most extensive schedule yet.

What time is the Indianapolis Colts vs. Cincinnati Bengals preseason game?

The 2024 NFL preseason battle between the Indianapolis Colts and Cincinnati Bengals is set to kick off Thursday, August 22 at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT). TNF Tonight pregame coverage on Prime Video begins at 7 p.m. ET.

What channel is the Colts vs. Bengals game on today?

The Indianapolis Colts vs. Cincinnati Bengals game will stream live on Prime Video

2024 Thursday Night Football Schedule

The 2024 TNF season schedule features six teams that make multiple appearances on Prime Video, including the San Francisco 49ers, New York Jets, Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams. Find the full schedule below.

Preseason game - Thursday, Aug. 22: Indianapolis Colts at Cincinnati Bengals

Week 2 - Sept. 12: Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins

Week 3 - Sept. 19: New England Patriots at New York Jets

Week 4 - Sept. 26: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants

Week 5 - Oct. 3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons

Week 6 - Oct. 10: San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks

Week 7 - Oct. 17: Denver Broncos at New Orleans Saints

Week 8 - Oct. 24: Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Rams

Week 9 - Oct. 31: Houston Texans at New York Jets

Week 10 - Nov. 7: Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens

Week 11 - Nov. 14: Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles

Week 12 – Nov. 21: Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns

Week 13 (Black Friday) - Friday, Nov. 29: Las Vegas Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs

Week 14 - Dec. 5: Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions

Week 15 - Dec. 12: Los Angeles Rams at San Francisco 49ers

Week 16 - Dec. 19: Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals

Week 17 - Dec. 26: Seattle Seahawks at Chicago Bears

** NFL Wild Card Playoff Game: TBD

Key dates for the 2024 NFL season

Here are all the important dates football fans will want to mark in their calendar for the upcoming NFL preseason and NFL regular season.

August 1: Hall of Fame Game
August 1-4: Hall of Fame Weekend
August 8-11: First Preseason Weekend
August 15-18: Second Preseason Weekend
August 22-25: Third Preseason Weekend
September 1: Final Day of Preseason Training Camps
September 5: First Week of Regular Season Games
September 5-6 and September 8-9: Kickoff Weekend
September 6: NFL International Game at Corinthians Arena in Brazil (Green Bay Packers vs. Philadelphia Eagles)
October 6: NFL International Game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London (New York Jets vs. Minnesota Vikings)
October 13: NFL International Game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London (Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Chicago Bears)
October 15-16: Fall League Meeting
October 20: NFL International Game at Wembley Stadium in London (New England Patriots vs. Jacksonville Jaguars)
November 10: NFL International Game at Allianz Arena in Germany (New York Giants vs. Carolina Panthers)
December 10-11: Special Leage Meeting
January 11-13: Super Wild Card Weekend
January 30: East-West Shrine Bowl
February 1: Senior Bowl
February 2: Pro Bowl Games
February 9: Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans
February 24 to March 3: NFL Scouting Combine

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