2026 Cincinnati Bengals schedule released
Key Points:
- The Cincinnati Bengals' 2026 season will start at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and conclude at home against the Cleveland Browns.
- The team has an early bye week in Week 6 and will play seven consecutive 1 PM ET games to start the season before traveling to Madrid in Week 9 to face the Atlanta Falcons.
- The Bengals' first primetime game is in Week 10 against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday Night Football, followed by a Monday Night Football game in Week 11 at the Washington Commanders.
- A key Thursday Night Football matchup is scheduled for Week 17 against the Baltimore Ravens, which could impact the AFC North division race.
- One of the most anticipated games is the Week 14 home game against the Kansas City Chiefs, led by Patrick Mahomes, marking a significant challenge on the Bengals' schedule.