The 2026 Cincinnati Bengals Schedule opens with three preseason games in August before a 17-game regular season that includes an international game in Madrid, Spain against Atlanta, home matchups against Tampa Bay, Jacksonville, Tennessee, Pittsburgh, New Orleans, Kansas City, Baltimore, and Cleveland — plus a New Year’s Eve primetime home game against the Ravens.
2026 Cincinnati Bengals Preseason Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Aug 13 | vs Detroit Lions | Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH | 7:00 pm | Local |
| Sat, Aug 22 | vs Chicago Bears | Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH | 7:00 pm | Local |
| Fri, Aug 28 | at Philadelphia Eagles | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA | 8:00 pm | CBS/Paramount+ |
2026 Cincinnati Bengals Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 13 | vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH | 1:00 pm | FOX |
| Sun, Sep 20 | at Houston Texans | Reliant Stadium, Houston, TX | 1:00 pm | CBS |
| Sun, Sep 27 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA | 1:00 pm | CBS |
| Sun, Oct 4 | vs Jacksonville Jaguars | Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH | 1:00 pm | CBS |
| Sun, Oct 11 | at Miami Dolphins | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL | 1:00 pm | FOX |
| Sun, Oct 18 | BYE | — | — | — |
| Sun, Oct 25 | at Baltimore Ravens | M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD | 1:00 pm | CBS |
| Sun, Nov 1 | vs Tennessee Titans | Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH | 1:00 pm | CBS |
| Sun, Nov 8 | at Atlanta Falcons | Bernabéu Stadium, Madrid, Spain | 9:30 am | NFLN |
| Sun, Nov 15 | vs Pittsburgh Steelers | Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH | 8:20 pm | NBC/Peacock |
| Mon, Nov 23 | at Washington Commanders | Northwest Stadium, Landover, MD | 8:15 pm | ESPN |
| Sun, Nov 29 | vs New Orleans Saints | Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH | 1:00 pm | CBS |
| Sun, Dec 6 | at Cleveland Browns | Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, OH | 1:00 pm | CBS |
| Sun, Dec 13 | vs Kansas City Chiefs | Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH | 4:25 pm | FOX |
| Sun, Dec 20 | at Carolina Panthers | Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC | 1:00 pm | FOX |
| Sat/Sun, Dec 26/27 | at Indianapolis Colts | Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN | TBA | TBA |
| Thu, Dec 31 | vs Baltimore Ravens | Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH | 8:15 pm | Prime Video |
| Sat/Sun, Jan 9/10 | vs Cleveland Browns | Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH | TBA | TBA |
FAQ
Q: When do the Cincinnati Bengals open the 2026 regular season?
A: The 2026 Cincinnati Bengals Schedule regular season opens Sunday, September 13, hosting Tampa Bay at Paycor Stadium at 1:00 pm ET on FOX.
Q: What are the Cincinnati Bengals home games in 2026?
A: The Cincinnati Bengals home games 2026 at Paycor Stadium include Tampa Bay (Sep 13), Jacksonville (Oct 4), Tennessee (Nov 1), Pittsburgh (Nov 15), New Orleans (Nov 29), Kansas City (Dec 13), Baltimore (Dec 31), and Cleveland (Jan 9/10).
Q: When do the Cincinnati Bengals play the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026?
A: The Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 is played twice — Cincinnati travels to Acrisure Stadium on September 27, then hosts Pittsburgh at Paycor Stadium on November 15 in a primetime NBC/Peacock matchup.
Q: When is the Cincinnati Bengals bye week in 2026?
A: The bye week on the 2026 Cincinnati Bengals Schedule falls on Sunday, October 18.