Get Ready for Kickoff: Your Ultimate Guide to the Bengals' 2026 Season!
The Commencement of Preseason: Setting the Stage for the Regular Season
The preseason officially began on August 6th with the Hall of Fame Game, featuring the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals. Teams across the league, including the Cincinnati Bengals, kicked off their preseason contests on August 13th, with games continuing until August 29th. These preliminary matches are crucial for teams to evaluate their rosters and prepare for the demanding regular season.
Cincinnati Bengals' Initial Preseason Matchups
The Cincinnati Bengals started their 2026 preseason campaign with a home victory against the Detroit Lions on August 13th, winning 16-14. Their preseason schedule continues with a home game against the Chicago Bears on August 22nd, followed by a final preseason road game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia on August 28th.
The Grand Opening of the NFL Regular Season
The 2026 NFL regular season is set to commence on Wednesday, September 9th. The season will kick off with an electrifying Super Bowl 60 rematch between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET.
Cincinnati Bengals' First Regular Season Showdown
The Bengals will launch their regular season at home on September 13th, facing Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The game is slated for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff, marking the beginning of their quest for championship glory.
An In-Depth Look at the Cincinnati Bengals' 2026 Regular Season Schedule
The Cincinnati Bengals' 2026 regular season promises an action-packed itinerary, featuring three primetime games and an international showdown in Madrid, Spain. The team will both begin and conclude their season on home turf. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of their schedule:
- Week 1: September 13th, Bengals vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1 p.m. ET on FOX.
- Week 2: September 20th, Bengals at Houston Texans, 1 p.m. ET on CBS.
- Week 3: September 27th, Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers, 1 p.m. ET on CBS.
- Week 4: October 4th, Bengals vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, 1 p.m. ET on CBS.
- Week 5: October 11th, Bengals at Miami Dolphins, 1 p.m. ET on FOX.
- BYE WEEK
- Week 7: October 25th, Bengals at Baltimore Ravens, 1 p.m. ET on CBS.
- Week 8: November 1st, Bengals vs. Tennessee Titans, 1 p.m. ET on CBS.
- Week 9: November 8th, Bengals at Atlanta Falcons (Madrid, Spain), 9:30 a.m. ET on NFL Network.
- Week 10: November 15th, Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, 8:20 p.m. ET on Sunday Night Football on NBC.
- Week 11: November 23rd, Bengals at Washington Commanders, 8:15 p.m. ET on Monday Night Football on ESPN.
- Week 12: November 29th, Bengals vs. New Orleans Saints, 1 p.m. ET on CBS.
- Week 13: December 6th, Bengals at Cleveland Browns, 1 p.m. ET on CBS.
- Week 14: December 13th, Bengals vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 4:25 p.m. ET on FOX.
- Week 15: December 20th, Bengals at Carolina Panthers, 1 p.m. ET on FOX.
- Week 16: December 26th/27th, Bengals at Indianapolis Colts. Time and network to be determined.
- Week 17: December 31st, Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens, 8:15 p.m. ET on Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime.
- Week 18: January 9th/10th, Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns. Time and network to be determined.
Anticipating Super Bowl 2027: Date and Venue Details
Super Bowl 61 is slated for February 14, 2027. This championship event will be hosted at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, marking its return to Los Angeles since 2022. The previous Super Bowl held at SoFi Stadium was Super Bowl 56 on February 13, 2022, where the Los Angeles Rams triumphed over the Cincinnati Bengals with a score of 23-20.
