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2026 Cincinnati Bengals Schedule: Full list, dates, times & key matchups

The 2026 Cincinnati Bengals schedule is here. The Bengals open up the season at home for Open In Orange, play an international game in Spain and have multiple prime-time games, including a late AFC North New Year's Eve game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Quick Hits

Season opener: vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Sept. 13, 1 PM (FOX)
Bye week: Week 6 (Oct. 18)
Prime-time games: 3 total (Weeks 10, 11, 17)
Divisional games
- Pittsburgh (Weeks 3 & 10)
- Cleveland (Weeks 13 & 18)
- Baltimore (Weeks7 & 17)
International game: Week 9 in Spain vs Falcons (Nov. 8, 9:30 AM ET)

Regular Season Schedule

Week 1 (Sun, Sept. 13): vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 1:00 PM (FOX)
Week 2 (Sun, Sept. 20): at Houston Texans - 1:00 PM (CBS)
Week 3 (Sun, Sept. 27): at Pittsburgh Steelers - 1:00 PM (CBS)
Week 4 (Sun, Oct. 4): vs. Jacksonville Jaguars - 1:00 PM (CBS)
Week 5 (Sun, Oct. 11): at Miami Dolphins - 1:00 PM (FOX)
Week 6: BYE WEEK
Week 7 (Sun, Oct. 25): at Baltimore Ravens - 1:00 PM (CBS)
Week 8 (Sun, Nov. 1): vs Tennessee Titans - 1:00 PM (CBS)
Week 9 (Sun, Nov. 8): at Atlanta Falcons (International game) - 9:30 AM (NFL Network)
Week 10 (Sun, Nov. 15): vs Pittsburgh Steelers - 8:20 PM (NBC)
Week 11 (Mon, Nov. 23): at Washington Commanders - 8:15 PM (ESPN)
Week 12 (Sun, Nov. 29): vs New Orleans Saints - 1:00 PM (CBS)
Week 13 (Sun, Dec. 6): at Cleveland Browns - 1:00 PM (CBS)
Week 14 (Sun, Dec. 13): vs. Kansas City Chiefs - 4:25 PM (FOX)
Week 15 (Sun, Dec. 20): at Carolina Panthers - 1:00 PM (FOX)
Week 16 (TBD): at Indianapolis Colts - TBD (TBD)
Week 17 (Thu, Dec. 31): vs. Baltimore Ravens - 8:15 PM (Prime Video)
Week 18 (TBD): vs. Cleveland Browns - TBD (TBD)

Preseason Schedule

Preseason Week 1 (Thu, Aug. 13): vs. Detroit Lions - 7:00 PM (Bengals Preseason TV Network)
Preseason Week 2 (Sat, Aug. 22): vs. Chicago Bears - 7:00 PM (Bengals Preseason TV Network)
Preseason Week 3 (Fri, Aug. 28): at Philadelphia Eagles - 8:00 PM (CBS)

Tickets for Cincinnati Bengals home games, including the season opener and prime-time matchups, are available on the official Bengals ticketing pages. Buy here.

Quick Hits

Season opener: vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Sept. 13, 1 PM (FOX)
Bye week: Week 6 (Oct. 18)
Prime-time games: 3 total (Weeks 10, 11, 17)
Divisional games
- Pittsburgh (Weeks 3 & 10)
- Cleveland (Weeks 13 & 18)
- Baltimore (Weeks7 & 17)
International game: Week 9 in Spain vs Falcons (Nov. 8, 9:30 AM ET)

Primetime Games & Marquee Matchups

Primetime Games

vs Pittsburgh Steelers - Sun, Nov. 15 (NBC)
at Washington Commanders - Mon, Nov. 23 (ESPN)
vs. Baltimore Ravens - Thu, Dec. 31 (Prime Video)

Marquee Matchups

Open in Orange (home opener) - Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Sun, Sept. 13 (FOX)
International game (Madrid) - Atlanta Falcons - Sun, Nov 8 (NFL Network)
America's Game of the Week - vs Kansas City Chiefs - Sun, Dec 13 (FOX)

FAQs

When is the Bengals' 2026 season opener

The Bengals open the 2026 season at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 13 at 1 PM on FOX. It is the team's annual Open In Orange game, where fans where orange to the game and the team wears orange uniforms.

Who do the Bengals play Week 1?

The Bengals first game of the season is against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 13 before heading to Houston to play the Texans in Week 2.

How many prime-time games do the Bengals have in 2026?

The Bengals currently have three prime-time games during the 2026 season plus an international game.

Where is the Bengals' International game?

The Bengals international game is in Madrid, Spain, during Week 9 against the Atlanta Falcons (Sun, Nov. 8)

**How many home games do the Bengals have in 2026?

**The Bengals will play 8 home games at Paycor Stadium during the 2026 regular season.

When do the Bengals play the Chiefs?

The Bengals host the Kansas City Chiefs during Week 14 of the 2026 season (Sun, Dec. 13, 4:25 PM on FOX)

Who do the Bengals play on New Year's Eve?

The Bengals host the Baltimore Ravens in primetime on New Year's Eve on Prime Video (8:15 PM).

Where can I buy Bengals tickets for the 2026 season?

Tickets for Bengals home games, including the home opener, New Year's Eve and other marquee matchups, are available through the official Bengals ticketing pages.