Cincinnati - 2026 Schedule

Season schedule and results.

Detroit Lions at Cincinnati Bengals
Final
1 2 3 4 T
Lions
0 6 0 8 14
Bengals
3 7 3 3 16
Joe Burrow starts and backup Joe Flacco throws a TD pass as Bengals beat Lions 16-14 — Joe Flacco threw a touchdown pass in relief of Joe Burrow, Evan McPherson kicked three field goals and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Detroit Lions 16-14 Thursday night in the preseason opener for both teams.
Chicago Bears at Cincinnati Bengals
Final
1 2 3 4 T
Bears
3 6 0 0 9
Bengals
3 14 7 3 27
40-year-old journeyman QB Josh Johnson leads Bengals to 27-9 preseason victory over Bears — With Joe Burrow, Joe Flacco and the rest of Cincinnati's starters and key backups watching in street clothes, 40-year-old journeyman Josh Johnson led the Bengals to a 27-9 preseason victory over the Chicago Bears on Saturday night.
Cincinnati Bengals at Philadelphia Eagles
Final
1 2 3 4 T
Bengals
6 3 7 14 30
Eagles
0 3 10 0 13
Josh Johnson helps Bengals conclude perfect preseason with 30-13 win over Eagles — Veteran Josh Johnson threw for 156 yards in the first half, Evan McPherson kicked a 56-yarder for one of his three field goals and the Cincinnati Bengals capped a perfect preseason with a 30-13 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday night.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Cincinnati Bengals
Final
1 2 3 4 T
Buccaneers
3 7 10 7 27
Bengals
14 10 3 6 33

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Cincinnati Bengals: Game Highlights

Cincinnati Bengals at Houston Texans
Final
1 2 3 4 T
Bengals
0 7 10 3 20
Texans
0 3 3 0 6
Ja'Marr Chase scores 2 TDs on passes from Joe Burrow to lead the Bengals past the Texans 20-6 — Ja'Marr Chase reminded everyone of just how good he can be on Sunday after the five-time Pro Bowler was a non-factor in Cincinnati's season-opening win.
Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers
Final
1 2 3 4 T
Bengals
7 10 3 7 27
Steelers
14 3 7 6 30

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: Game Highlights

Jacksonville Jaguars at Cincinnati Bengals
Final
1 2 3 4 T
Jaguars
3 10 3 6 22
Bengals
0 3 7 7 17
Trevor Lawrence finally gets 1st win over Bengals as Jaguars hold on for 22-17 victory — The Jaguars didn't have a nightmare finish in Cincinnati for the second straight year.
Cincinnati Bengals at Miami Dolphins
Final
1 2 3 4 T
Bengals
7 14 7 3 31
Dolphins
7 0 3 14 24

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Miami Dolphins: Game Highlights

Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens
Final
1 2 3 4 T
Bengals
0 0 14 21 35
Ravens
7 6 0 0 13

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens Game Highlights

Tennessee Titans at Cincinnati Bengals
Final
1 2 3 4 OT T
Titans
13 0 8 15 0 36
Bengals
0 14 9 13 7 43
Joe Burrow throws 5 TD passes, then runs for score in OT as Bengals rally for 43-36 win over Titans — Bengals defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence had some simple advice for Joe Burrow as the franchise quarterback prepared to take the field with Cincinnati trailing the Tennessee Titans by a touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Cincinnati Bengals at Atlanta Falcons
Sun, November 8th at 9:30 AM EST
1 2 3 4 T
Bengals
—
Falcons
—

Santiago Bernabéu
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 2:30 PM ET
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals
Sun, November 15th at 8:20 PM EST
1 2 3 4 T
Steelers
—
Bengals
—

Paycor Stadium
Mon, Nov 16, 2026 1:20 AM ET
Cincinnati Bengals at Washington Commanders
Mon, November 23rd at 8:15 PM EST
1 2 3 4 T
Bengals
—
Commanders
—

Northwest Stadium
Tue, Nov 24, 2026 1:15 AM ET
New Orleans Saints at Cincinnati Bengals
Sun, November 29th at 1:00 PM EST
1 2 3 4 T
Saints
—
Bengals
—

Paycor Stadium
Sun, Nov 29, 2026 6:00 PM ET
Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns
Sun, December 6th at 1:00 PM EST
1 2 3 4 T
Bengals
—
Browns
—

Huntington Bank Field
Sun, Dec 6, 2026 6:00 PM ET
Kansas City Chiefs at Cincinnati Bengals
Sun, December 13th at 4:25 PM EST
1 2 3 4 T
Chiefs
—
Bengals
—

Paycor Stadium
Sun, Dec 13, 2026 9:25 PM ET
Cincinnati Bengals at Carolina Panthers
Sun, December 20th at 1:00 PM EST
1 2 3 4 T
Bengals
—
Panthers
—

Bank of America Stadium
Sun, Dec 20, 2026 6:00 PM ET
Cincinnati Bengals at Indianapolis Colts
12/27 - TBD
1 2 3 4 T
Bengals
—
Colts
—

Lucas Oil Stadium
TBD
Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals
Thu, December 31st at 8:15 PM EST
1 2 3 4 T
Ravens
—
Bengals
—

Paycor Stadium
Fri, Jan 1, 2027 1:15 AM ET
Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals
1/10 - TBD
1 2 3 4 T
Browns
—
Bengals
—

Paycor Stadium
TBD