Verified July 14, 2026
Cincinnati Bengals Regular Season Schedule
Dates and kickoff times display in Eastern Time. Games marked TBD follow the late season scheduling process, and selected prime-time matchups can be flexed under league policy.
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| Week | Date | Matchup | Venue | Kickoff | Local TV | Ticket Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, Sep 13 | vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Paycor Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | $$ Standard |
| 2 | Sun, Sep 20 | at Houston Texans | NRG Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | $ Value |
| 3 | Sun, Sep 27 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | Acrisure Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | $ Value |
| 4 | Sun, Oct 4 | vs Jacksonville Jaguars | Paycor Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | $$ Standard |
| 5 | Sun, Oct 11 | at Miami Dolphins | Hard Rock Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | $ Value |
| 6 | 🌴 Official Bye Week • Full Roster Recovery Window | |||||
| 7 | Sun, Oct 25 | at Baltimore Ravens | M&T Bank Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | $ Value |
| 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | vs Tennessee Titans | Paycor Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | $$ Standard |
| 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | vs Atlanta FalconsNeutral site | Santiago Bernabéu | 9:30 AM ET | NFL Net | $$$ Marquee |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | vs Pittsburgh Steelers | Paycor Stadium | 8:20 PM ET | NBC | $$$ Marquee |
| 11 | Mon, Nov 23 | at Washington Commanders | Northwest Stadium | 8:15 PM ET | ESPN | $$$ Marquee |
| 12 | Sun, Nov 29 | vs New Orleans Saints | Paycor Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | $$ Standard |
| 13 | Sun, Dec 6 | at Cleveland Browns | Huntington Bank Field | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | $ Value |
| 14 | Sun, Dec 13 | vs Kansas City Chiefs | Paycor Stadium | 4:25 PM ET | FOX | $$ Standard |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 20 | at Carolina Panthers | Bank of America Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | $ Value |
| 16 | TBD | at Indianapolis Colts | Lucas Oil Stadium | TBD | TBD | $ Value |
| 17 | Thu, Dec 31 | vs Baltimore Ravens | Paycor Stadium | 8:15 PM ET | Prime Video | $$$ Marquee |
| 18 | TBD | vs Cleveland Browns | Paycor Stadium | TBD | TBD | $$ Standard |
When is the Cincinnati Bengals bye week in 2026?
The Cincinnati Bengals have their scheduled bye week in Week 6 of the 2026 NFL regular season.
How many home games do the Cincinnati Bengals play in 2026?
The Cincinnati Bengals play 8 home games at Paycor Stadium, 8 road games, and 1 neutral site game(s) during the 17-game 2026 regular season.
Where do the Cincinnati Bengals play their home games?
The Cincinnati Bengals play their home matchups at Paycor Stadium. Detailed seating information, gate hours, and parking tips are covered in our venue guide.
What TV channels broadcast Cincinnati Bengals games in 2026?
Cincinnati Bengals games are broadcast across major NFL partner networks including FOX, CBS, NFL Net, NBC, ESPN, TBD, Prime Video.
Can Cincinnati Bengals game times or dates change?
Yes. Sunday games can be moved into Sunday Night, Monday Night, or Thursday Night windows under the NFL flexible scheduling policy. Final Week 18 dates and times are set following Week 17.
Season Breakdown and Key Matchups
The Cincinnati Bengals play 17 regular season games with their scheduled bye week in Week 6. The season opens vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers and concludes vs Cleveland Browns.
This schedule tracker includes 15 matchups with officially confirmed kickoff windows. Any remaining listings marked TBD follow late season selection policies set by the league.
Opening Matchups
- Week 1: vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Week 2: at Houston Texans
- Week 3: at Pittsburgh Steelers
Broadcast and Travel Notes
- Kickoff times on this schedule display in Eastern Time for consistent planning across all venues.
- Selected prime-time matchups can be flexed under NFL policies, and Week 18 details are announced following Week 17.
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Schedule context verified against official 2026 NFL league data.
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