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
2026 Cincinnati Bengals Schedule
Home Opener and Early AFC North Test
The 2026 Cincinnati Bengals Football Schedule begins at home against Tampa Bay, followed by road games at Houston and Pittsburgh. Jacksonville visits in Week 4 before a trip to Miami.
International Game in Madrid and Primetime Return
Cincinnati travels to Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid for an international matchup against Atlanta on November 8. The following week the Bengals host Pittsburgh in a primetime Sunday night game on NBC/Peacock.
Cincinnati Bengals Home Games 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals home games 2026 at Paycor Stadium include:
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Sep 13)
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Oct 4)
- Tennessee Titans (Nov 1)
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Nov 15)
- New Orleans Saints (Nov 29)
- Kansas City Chiefs (Dec 13)
- Baltimore Ravens (Dec 31)
- Cleveland Browns (Jan 9/10)
Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers 2026
Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 is played twice. The Bengals travel to Acrisure Stadium on September 27, then host the Steelers at Paycor Stadium on November 15 in a nationally televised primetime matchup.
Cincinnati Bengals Bye Week 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals bye week 2026 falls on Sunday, October 18 — an early mid-season rest that arrives before the stretch of AFC North and international games.
FAQ
When do the Cincinnati Bengals open the 2026 regular season?
The 2026 Cincinnati Bengals Schedule regular season opens Sunday, September 13, hosting Tampa Bay at Paycor Stadium at 1:00 pm ET on FOX.
What are the Cincinnati Bengals home games in 2026?
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).
When do the Cincinnati Bengals play the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026?
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.
When is the Cincinnati Bengals bye week in 2026?
The bye week on the 2026 Cincinnati Bengals Football Schedule falls on Sunday, October 18.
