Bookmark this page throughout the season. We’ll update it weekly with information on where you can watch games, including on CBS and Paramount+. 

The start of the 2026 NFL season is nearly here, Bengals fans. If you want to follow Cincinnati from the opening kickoff to the final whistle, then we’re here to help. 

Bengals 2026 season at a glance

  • Division: AFC North
  • Current record: 0-0
  • Last season’s regular-season record (2025): 6-11
  • Bye week: 6
  • NFL on CBS games: 8*

Heading into the season, the Bengals have loaded up on defense to try and turn the Bengals back into contenders. With stars Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, Chase Brown and Tee Higgins all back on offense, Cincinnati bolstered the defense via a blockbuster trade for former Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. They also signed free agents Jonathan Allen and Boye Mafe. 

Keep reading to get the week-by-week, 2026 NFL schedule for the Cincinnati Bengals, and get all the info you need to watch NFL on CBS Bengals games (when scheduled in your area) on CBS and Paramount+. So, are you ready now? Let’s get to it.  

*Note: Total team appearance numbers include TBD Week 18 AFC matchups. 

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Is there a Bengals game on CBS and Paramount+ today?

The next Bengals game to air on CBS/Paramount+ is an NFL Preseason Week 3 game on Friday, Aug. 28. The Bengals play the Eagles at 8 PM ET at Lincoln Financial Field. Here’s what you need to know to watch:

Bengals at Eagles

  • Date: Friday, Aug. 28, 2026
  • Kickoff time: 8 PM ET
  • Location: Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
  • TV channel: CBS
  • Streaming: Paramount+

How to watch Bengals games live

You can watch Bengals games live on a variety of channels and services, including CBS and Paramount+. During the 2026 season, the NFL on CBS is set to carry eight Bengals games. (Please note: CBS Sports counts TBD Week 18 AFC matchups in its count of total team appearances.) 

When scheduled in your area, NFL on CBS Bengals games can be watched live on: 

  1. your local CBS TV station using cable, satellite, digital antenna, or live-TV streaming service; and, 
  2. Paramount+ with a subscription (any plan). 

How to stream Bengals games live

You can stream Bengals games live on Paramount+ when: 

  1. the Bengals game is aired on your local CBS TV station; and, 
  2. you have a Paramount+ subscription (any plan). 

On game day, log into your Paramount+ account on your device, smart TV, or browser, or get started with a subscription. (Plans start at $8.99 a month.) The Paramount+ app is available on the Apple App Store or Google Play, and once you’ve downloaded it, you can stream everything Paramount+ offers (40,000 episodes and movies – plus, of course, live NFL action) from your phone, tablet, smart TV, or device.  

All set? Great. Navigate to Live TV, then the NFL on CBS channel. You’re ready to stream.   

Bengals schedule 2026

The 2026 Bengals schedule features 17 regular-season games, and one bye. Highlights include a Monday Night Football battle against Jayden Daniels and the Commanders along with a New Year’s Eve showdown with AFC North rival Baltimore Ravens.  

See below for the full list of Bengals games. The schedule is subject to change.

Regular season

Week 1

TeamsDateTime (ET)ChannelVenue
Buccaneers at BengalsSunday, Sept. 13, 20261 PMFOXPaycor Stadium

Week 2

TeamsDateTime (ET)ChannelVenue
Bengals at TexansSunday, Sept. 20, 20261 PMCBS/Paramount+*NRG Stadium

Week 3

TeamsDateTime ChannelVenue
Bengals at SteelersSunday, Sept. 27, 20261 PMCBS/Paramount+*Acrisure Stadium

Week 4

TeamsDateTime ChannelVenue
Jaguars at BengalsSunday, Oct. 4, 20261 PMCBS/Paramount+*Paycor Stadium

Week 5

TeamsDateTime ChannelVenue
Bengals at DolphinsSunday, Oct. 11, 20261 PMFOXHard Rock Stadium

Week 6

TeamsDateTime ChannelVenue
BYE

Week 7

TeamsDateTime ChannelVenue
Bengals at RavensSunday, Oct. 25, 20261 PMCBS/Paramount+*M&T Bank Stadium

Week 8

TeamsDateTime ChannelVenue
Titans at BengalsSunday, Nov. 1, 20261 PMCBS/Paramount+*Paycor Stadium

Week 9

TeamsDateTime ChannelVenue
Falcons at BengalsSunday, Nov. 8, 20269:30 AMNFL NetworkBernabéu Stadium

Week 10

TeamsDateTime ChannelVenue
Steelers at BengalsSunday, Nov. 15, 20268:20 PMNBC/PeacockPaycor Stadium

Week 11

TeamsDateTime ChannelVenue
Bengals at CommandersMonday, Nov. 23, 20268:15 PMABC/ESPNNorthwest Stadium

Week 12

TeamsDateTime ChannelVenue
Saints at BengalsSunday, Nov. 29, 20261 PMCBS/Paramount+*Paycor Stadium

Week 13

TeamsDateTime ChannelVenue
Bengals at BrownsSunday, Dec. 6, 20261 PMCBS/Paramount+*Huntington Bank Field

Week 14

TeamsDateTime ChannelVenue
Chiefs at BengalsSunday, Dec. 13, 20264:25 PMFOXPaycor Stadium

Week 15

TeamsDateTime ChannelVenue
Bengals at PanthersSunday, Dec. 20, 20261 PMFOXBank of America Stadium

Week 16

TeamsDateTime ChannelVenue
Bengals at ColtsTBDTBDTBDLucas Oil Stadium

Week 17

TeamsDateTime ChannelVenue
Ravens at BengalsThursday, Dec. 31, 20268:15 PMPrime VideoPaycor Stadium

Week 18

TeamsDateTime ChannelVenue
Browns at BengalsTBDTBDTBD*Paycor Stadium

*Note: Check your local listings to see if this game will be broadcast by your local CBS station. NFL on CBS games broadcast by your local CBS station can be watched live on TV, and streamed live on Paramount+ with a subscription.  

Frequently asked questions about watching Bengals games 

Can I watch the Bengals on CBS and Paramount+? 

Yes. When scheduled, and when airing on your local CBS TV station, you can watch the Bengals on CBS and Paramount+. Currently, NFL on CBS is scheduled to present eight Bengals games during the 2026 season.  

Do I need cable to watch the Bengals? 

The answer as to whether you need cable to watch the Bengals is: Not necessarily. When Bengals games are presented by the NFL on CBS, and carried by your local CBS station, then, no, you don’t need cable. You can watch those games on your TV using a digital antenna, satellite service, or live-TV streaming service. And when you subscribe to Paramount+, you can stream those games live on your smart TV or device. 

You also don’t need cable when Bengals games are carried by ABC/ESPN, FOX, and/or NBC/Peacock. Those games can be watched on local TV stations using a digital antenna, satellite service, or live-TV streaming service, or by streaming them on the companion streaming service (i.e., Peacock for NBC games). 

Bengals games, if any, carried by NFL Network can be watched using satellite service or live-TV streaming service, and Bengals games, if any, carried by Netflix or Prime can be watched on those streaming services (with subscriptions). Additionally, if the Bengals are your local-market team, then Bengals games presented by the NFL Network, Netflix, and Prime, can be watched, using a digital antenna, satellite service, or live-TV streaming service, on the Bengals’ local broadcast-TV affiliate.

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