Bengals Announce 2026 Schedule, Primetime Games Included

Why it matters locally: The Cincinnati Bengals are a popular team in Kentucky, particularly in the northern part of the state. Many Kentuckians will be interested in the Bengals' schedule and primetime matchups.

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The Cincinnati Bengals will begin the 2026 season at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 13 at 1:00 p.m. Cincinnati's schedule includes a game against the Atlanta Falcons in Madrid, Spain, on November 8. Kickoff is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. The Bengals will host the Pittsburgh Steelers on November 15 at 8:20 p.m. for Sunday Night Football. Cincinnati will then host the Baltimore Ravens on December 31 at 8:15 p.m. for Thursday Night Football. Cincinnati travels to Washington on November 23 for a Monday Night Football game at 8:15 p.m. Cincinnati will host the Kansas City Chiefs on December 13 at 4:25 p.m. The team will conclude the regular season at home against the Cleveland Browns in Week 18.