How To Watch Bengals Games Live - 2025 Bengals NFL Schedule + Results

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Posted on Oct 27, 2025 | 07:00am

If you're a Bengals fan, and you want to follow your team all through the season, we're here to help.

The Bengels fell to 3-5 on the season after dropping their Week 8 game to the Jets. Up next for the AFC North squad: a Sunday home game against the Bears.

Keep reading to get the full, week-by-week, 2025 NFL schedule for the Cincinnati Bengals, plus results, and all the info you need to watch and stream NFL on CBS Bengals games, when scheduled in your area, on Paramount+. So, are you ready now? Let's get to it.
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How to watch Bengals games live

To watch Bengals games live, you're gonna want a game plan. Here's something we drew up on the chalkboard, so to speak.

Step 1: Get the full regular-season schedule for the Bengals.
Step 2: See below … where you can get the full regular-season schedule for the Bengals, natch.
Step 3: Rest easy knowing that any and all NFL on CBS live games broadcast by your local CBS station can be streamed live with Paramount+.

Right now, the NFL on CBS counts nine Bengals games on its schedule, including a Week 11 contest against the Steelers. (Please note: As of publication, NFL on CBS total team appearance numbers include Week 18 AFC matchups.)

Is there a Bengals game on Paramount+ today?

Sunday's Bengals game against the Bears is scheduled to air live on CBS, and stream live on Paramount+. (Availability of the game in your area may vary. Check your local TV listings.)

Bengals Schedule 2025 + Results

Below is the 2025 schedule for the Bengals. It features 17 regular-season games, and a Week 10 bye. See below for the list, complete with results. All games to be presented live by the NFL on CBS are in bold. The schedule is subject to change.

REGULAR SEASON

WEEK 1
Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025

Cincinnati Bengals 17-Cleveland Browns 16

WEEK 2
Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025

Jacksonville Jaguars 27-Cincinnati Bengals 31 (CBS/Paramount+)*

WEEK 3
Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025

Cincinnati Bengals 10-Minnesota Vikings 48 (CBS/Paramount+)*

WEEK 4
Monday, Sept. 29, 2025

Cincinnati Bengals 3-Denver Broncos 28

WEEK 5
Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025

Detroit Lions 37-Cincinnati Bengals 24, 4:25 PM ET

WEEK 6
Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025

Cincinnati Bengals 18-Green Bay Packers 27 (CBS/Paramount+)*

WEEK 7
Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025

Pittsburgh Steelers 31-Cincinnati Bengals 33

WEEK 8
Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025

New York Jets 39-Cincinnati Bengals 38 (CBS/Paramount+)*

WEEK 9
Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025

Chicago Bears (4-3) at Cincinnati Bengals (3-5), 1 PM ET (CBS/Paramount+)*

WEEK 10
BYE

WEEK 11
Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025

Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers, 1 PM ET (CBS/Paramount+)*

WEEK 12
Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025

New England Patriots at Cincinnati Bengals, 1 PM ET (CBS/Paramount+)*

WEEK 13
Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025

Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens (Thanksgiving Day), 8:20 PM ET

WEEK 14
Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025

Cincinnati Bengals at Buffalo Bills, 4:25 PM ET

WEEK 15
Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025

Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals, 1 PM ET (CBS/Paramount+)*

WEEK 16
Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025

Cincinnati Bengals at Miami Dolphins, 8:20 PM ET

WEEK 17
Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025

Arizona Cardinals at Cincinnati Bengals**

WEEK 18
Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, or Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026

Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals***

*Note: During the regular season, consult your local TV listings to see which, if any, NFL on CBS Bengals games will be broadcast by your local CBS station. NFL on CBS Bengals games broadcast by your local CBS station can be streamed live on Paramount+.

**Time and broadcast assignment TBD.

***Subject to change.
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What channels are Bengals games on?

Bengals games air on a variety of channels and platforms. Bengals games presented by CBS can be watched on TV, when broadcast by your local CBS station, by using cable, satellite, or a digital antenna, and/or via your screen or device by streaming the game with Paramount+.

How can I watch Bengals games on my phone or mobile device?

When airing on your local CBS TV station, you can stream NFL on CBS Bengals games from your phone, tablet, or Android device with the Paramount+ app.

The Paramount+ app is available on the Apple App Store or Google Play. To watch Paramount+ on your streaming device, find your device in the list below, and read the instructions on how to get started:

Bengals depth chart

Per the Bengals depth chart compiled by CBSSports.com, projected Week 9 starters for head coach Zac Taylor's squad include running back Chase Brown, and receiver Ja'Marr Chase. Franchise quarterback Joe Burrow (toe) is expected to be out until Week 15; newly acquired QB Joe Flacco (shoulder) was considered questionable for the Bears game.
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