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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.
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:
your local CBS TV station using cable, satellite, digital antenna, or live-TV streaming service; and,
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 Bengalsgames. The schedule is subject to change.
Regular season
Week 1
Teams
Date
Time (ET)
Channel
Venue
Buccaneers at Bengals
Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026
1 PM
FOX
Paycor Stadium
Week 2
Teams
Date
Time (ET)
Channel
Venue
Bengals at Texans
Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026
1 PM
CBS/Paramount+*
NRG Stadium
Week 3
Teams
Date
Time
Channel
Venue
Bengals at Steelers
Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026
1 PM
CBS/Paramount+*
Acrisure Stadium
Week 4
Teams
Date
Time
Channel
Venue
Jaguars at Bengals
Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026
1 PM
CBS/Paramount+*
Paycor Stadium
Week 5
Teams
Date
Time
Channel
Venue
Bengals at Dolphins
Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026
1 PM
FOX
Hard Rock Stadium
Week 6
Teams
Date
Time
Channel
Venue
BYE
Week 7
Teams
Date
Time
Channel
Venue
Bengals at Ravens
Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026
1 PM
CBS/Paramount+*
M&T Bank Stadium
Week 8
Teams
Date
Time
Channel
Venue
Titans at Bengals
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
1 PM
CBS/Paramount+*
Paycor Stadium
Week 9
Teams
Date
Time
Channel
Venue
Falcons at Bengals
Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026
9:30 AM
NFL Network
Bernabéu Stadium
Week 10
Teams
Date
Time
Channel
Venue
Steelers at Bengals
Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026
8:20 PM
NBC/Peacock
Paycor Stadium
Week 11
Teams
Date
Time
Channel
Venue
Bengals at Commanders
Monday, Nov. 23, 2026
8:15 PM
ABC/ESPN
Northwest Stadium
Week 12
Teams
Date
Time
Channel
Venue
Saints at Bengals
Sunday, Nov. 29, 2026
1 PM
CBS/Paramount+*
Paycor Stadium
Week 13
Teams
Date
Time
Channel
Venue
Bengals at Browns
Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026
1 PM
CBS/Paramount+*
Huntington Bank Field
Week 14
Teams
Date
Time
Channel
Venue
Chiefs at Bengals
Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026
4:25 PM
FOX
Paycor Stadium
Week 15
Teams
Date
Time
Channel
Venue
Bengals at Panthers
Sunday, Dec. 20, 2026
1 PM
FOX
Bank of America Stadium
Week 16
Teams
Date
Time
Channel
Venue
Bengals at Colts
TBD
TBD
TBD
Lucas Oil Stadium
Week 17
Teams
Date
Time
Channel
Venue
Ravens at Bengals
Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026
8:15 PM
Prime Video
Paycor Stadium
Week 18
Teams
Date
Time
Channel
Venue
Browns at Bengals
TBD
TBD
TBD*
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.
