Cincinnati Bengals TV Schedule 2026: Dates, Games Start-Times, Channels, How to Live Stream, Locations.

The Cincinnati Bengals endured another frustrating season in 2025, but the page is turning toward 2026 with renewed optimism.Joe Burrow remains a perennial MVP candidate when healthy — the biggest key to the team’s success. Last season, Burrow appeared in just nine games, and the Bengals finished 6-11, missing the playoffs for the third straight year.

While Burrow is surrounded by elite weapons, particularly wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, the defense was a major liability, allowing 28.9 points per game (31st in the NFL).In response, Cincinnati made defense a clear priority this offseason. The team signed defensive end Boye Mafe, safeties Bryan Cook and Kyle Duggar, and defensive tackle Jonathan Allen.

The marquee addition came via trade, sending the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to the New York Giants for All-Pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence.As the only team in the AFC North that did not change head coaches this offseason, the Bengals are flying somewhat under the radar. Here’s a full look at their 2026 schedule.

Bengals 2026 Home Opponents

Baltimore Ravens

Cleveland Browns

Pittsburgh Steelers

Jacksonville Jaguars

Kansas City Chiefs

New Orleans Saints

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tennessee Titans

Bengals 2026 Away Opponents

Baltimore Ravens

Cleveland Browns

Pittsburgh Steelers

Atlanta Falcons

Carolina Panthers

Houston Texans

Indianapolis Colts

Miami Dolphins

Washington Commanders

With elite talent on offense, a bolstered defense, and one of the lighter schedules in the league, the Bengals are in prime position to return to the postseason in 2026.

Which Channel Broadcasts the Bengals games live?

Cincinnati Bengals games are telecast on CBS, ESPN, NBC, FOX, WKRC-TV, Prime Video, and NFL Network.

WKRC-TV and NFL Network will air the preseason games. NBC and ESPN are slated to air two each, and Prime Video will broadcast a regular season game. However, CBS will air most of the Bengals games.

Cincinnati Bengals TV Schedule 2026: Dates, Game Times, Today Match

WK DATE OPPONENT TIME (ET) TV VENUE

Cincinnati Bengals 2026 Schedule

Week 1: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1 p.m. ET, Fox

Week 2: at Houston Texans, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 3: at Pittsburgh Steelers, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 4: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 5: at Miami Dolphins, 1 p.m. ET, Fox

Week 6: BYE

Week 7: at Baltimore Ravens, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 8: vs. Tennessee Titans, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 9: at Atlanta Falcons, 9:30 a.m. ET, NFL Network (Madrid)

Week 10: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC (Sunday Night Football)

Week 11: at Washington Commanders, 8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN (Monday Night
Football)

Week 12: vs. New Orleans Saints, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 13: at Cleveland Browns, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 14: vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 4:25 p.m. ET, Fox

Week 15: at Carolina Panthers, 1 p.m. ET, Fox

Week 16: at Indianapolis Colts

Week 17: vs. Baltimore Ravens, 8:15 p.m. ET, Amazon Prime (Thursday Night
Football)

Week 18: vs. Cleveland Browns

How to Get Cincinnati Bengals Tickets?

Cincinnati Bengals Tickets are available even before the preseason. You can get the full ticketing information at bengals.com. Reach out to their representative by phone or email.

Or, you could look for the tickets at Ticket Master, Vivid Seats, and Stub Hub. Remember that the pricing might differ from one provider to another.