2026 Training Camps and Preseason Schedules Unveiled for Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals

Newsweek’s team-by-team offseason preview series released the 2026 training camp start window and preseason itineraries for the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals. The Browns’ three-game preseason slate is fully detailed, while the Bengals’ schedule is mentioned only in the context of the series without specific dates or opponents.

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Both clubs operate within the league’s offseason rhythm that includes a three- to four-week interval between the conclusion of minicamp in mid-June and the commencement of training camp in mid-to-late July. This interval is described as the “deadest part of the NFL offseason,” a period during which fans experience heightened anticipation for the sport’s return.

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• Cleveland Browns – An NFL franchise for which the 2026 training camp start window and preseason schedule have been announced.

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• Cincinnati Bengals – An NFL franchise for which the 2026 training camp start window has been announced, though specific preseason dates and opponents have not been detailed.

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The schedule announcements appear within Newsweek’s ongoing team-by-team offseason preview series, which also provides a top position-battle article for each club. The Browns article links to a separate piece outlining the top position battles to watch, and the Bengals article includes a similar reference.

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The first contest is an away game against the Chicago Bears, followed by home matchups with the Buffalo Bills and the New England Patriots.

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• Mid-June – Minicamp concludes.

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• Mid-to-late July – Training camp begins for both franchises.

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• Aug. 15 – Browns open preseason at Chicago.

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• Aug. 22 – Browns host Buffalo.

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• Aug. 27 – Browns host New England.

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• Number of preseason games announced for Browns: 3

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• Total kickoff times listed: Two at 1 p.m. ET, one at 8 p.m. ET.

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• Geographic distribution: One away game, two home games.

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The publication of concrete dates offers fans a schedule to follow after the offseason lull, addressing the “stir-crazy” sentiment noted in the series introduction. For the clubs, the listed preseason contests are the first three games of the 2026 preseason schedule as released.

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The series notes that fans become “stir-crazy” during the offseason lull, and the release of concrete preseason dates directly addresses this sentiment by giving supporters specific moments to look forward to.

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Training camp, slated for mid-to-late July, follows the minicamp period. The Browns’ preseason contests commence on Aug. 15, Aug. 22, and Aug. 27.

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The source provides a complete Browns schedule but does not include any specific preseason dates, opponents, or times for the Cincinnati Bengals. This omission leaves the Bengals’ preseason itinerary undefined within the current reporting.

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