Cincinnati Bengals TV Schedule
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2026 Cincinnati Bengals schedule and game times
Cincinnati’s 2026 schedule puts several of its biggest games in high-visibility spots while keeping the AFC North at the center of the season. The Bengals will host Pittsburgh and Baltimore in primetime, giving two important divisional matchups national attention. The schedule also reaches beyond the division with an international game against Atlanta in Madrid.
Use the Cincinnati Bengals TV schedule below to find every game date, kickoff time, and TV channel in one place. We’ll keep it updated as the NFL finalizes remaining start times and broadcast details.
NFL - Cincinnati Bengals Schedule
| Week | Opponent | Date | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Preseason | Thursday, August 13 | 7:00 p.m. | Bengals Preseason TV Network, Lions TV Network | |
Preseason | Saturday, August 22 | 7:00 p.m. | Bengals Preseason TV Network | |
Preseason | Friday, August 28 | 8:00 p.m. | ||
Week 1 | Sunday, Sept. 13 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 2 | Sunday, Sept. 20 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 3 | Sunday, Sept. 27 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 4 | Sunday, Oct. 4 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 5 | Sunday, Oct. 11 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 6 | Bye Week | |||
Week 7 | Sunday, Oct. 25 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 8 | Sunday, Nov. 1 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 9 | At Atlanta Falcons (in Madrid) | Sunday, Nov. 8 | 9:30 a.m. | |
Week 10 | Sunday, Nov. 15 | 8:20 p.m. | ||
Week 11 | Monday, Nov. 23 | 8:15 p.m. | ||
Week 12 | Sunday, Nov. 29 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 13 | Sunday, Dec. 6 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 14 | Sunday, Dec. 13 | 4:25 p.m. | ||
Week 15 | Sunday, Dec. 20 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 16 | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
Week 17 | Thursday, Dec. 31 | 8:15 p.m. | ||
Week 18 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
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