The printable 2026 Cincinnati Bengals schedule is available in both image and PDF-style formats. In 2026, the Cincinnati Bengals will host 8 home games at Paycor Stadium, including the Ravens, Browns, Steelers, Chiefs, Jaguars, Titans, Saints, and Buccaneers. Their road schedule features 9 games, with trips to face the Falcons, Panthers, Texans, Colts, Dolphins, and Commanders, in addition to their AFC North divisional rivals. Notably, the Bengals’ 17th game in 2026 is a road matchup against the Washington Commanders.
Cincinnati Bengals 2026 Confirmed & Leaked Games
| Week | Date | Matchup | Location | TV / Time (ET) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Sept 27 | Bengals @ Steelers | Pittsburgh, PA | CBS (1:00 PM) | Rumor (@SharpFootball) |
| 9 | Nov 8 | Bengals @ Falcons | Madrid, Spain | NFLN (9:30 AM) | Confirmed (Intl Series) |
Confirmed and rumored matchups as of May 13, 2026 – full schedule released Thursday evening.
2026 Cincinnati Bengals Schedule
The 2026 Cincinnati Bengals schedule is expected to begin as early as September 3, 2026. Cincinnati will host nine home games and play eight away games this season. The team will have one bye week, and we’ll have to wait and see how many Monday Night Football and Thursday Night Football games the Bengals receive this season. The NFL will eventually move to an 18-game schedule, which will introduce a second bye week. For now, Cincinnati will continue with the standard single bye for the 2026–27 regular season.
| WK | Date | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV |
| 1 | TBA | vs Baltimore Ravens | TBA | TBA |
| 2 | TBA | at Baltimore Ravens | TBA | TBA |
| 3 | TBA | vs Cleveland Browns | TBA | TBA |
| 4 | TBA | at Cleveland Browns | TBA | TBA |
| 5 | TBA | vs Pittsburgh Steelers | TBA | TBA |
| 6 | TBA | at Pittsburgh Steelers | TBA | TBA |
| 7 | TBA | vs Jacksonville Jaguars | TBA | TBA |
| 8 | – | – | – | – |
| 9 | TBA | vs Tennessee Titans | TBA | TBA |
| 10 | TBA | vs New Orleans Saints | TBA | TBA |
| 11 | TBA | vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | TBA | TBA |
| 12 | TBA | at Houston Texans | TBA | TBA |
| 13 | TBA | at Indianapolis Colts | TBA | TBA |
| 14 | TBA | at Atlanta Falcons | TBA | TBA |
| 15 | TBA | at Carolina Panthers | TBA | TBA |
| 16 | TBA | vs NFC West TBD | TBA | TBA |
| 17 | TBA | at AFC East TBD | TBA | TBA |
| 18 | TBA | vs AFC South TBD | TBA | TBA |
Printable 2026 Cincinnati Bengals Schedule
One of the easiest ways to follow the Bengals is with a printable schedule. Below is the printable 2026 Cincinnati Bengals schedule in image format, and you can print it to PDF as well. Once the full set of dates, kickoff times, and TV networks is officially released, we’ll update the printable version for you.
When Is the 2026 NFL Schedule Release?
A common question fans ask is when the 2026 NFL schedule will be released. For the 2026–27 NFL regular season, the league is expected to announce the full schedule around May 13–14, 2026.
2025–26 NFL Regular and Postseason Schedules
If you’re looking for the current Cincinnati Bengals schedule, we have the full 2025–26 regular season schedule available for you. You can also check out the 2027 NFL Playoff schedule to get a head start on looking ahead to the playoffs. We post all regular season schedules for the teams here for you too as well as the 2026-27 regular season skeds. You can also view the future Bengals’ schedules here.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Bengals 2026 Season
Do the Bengals play the Kansas City Chiefs in 2026?
Yes, the Cincinnati Bengals will host the Kansas City Chiefs at Paycor Stadium in 2026. This matchup is determined by the divisional standings from the 2025 season.
How many home games do the Bengals have in 2026?
The Bengals have 8 home games scheduled for 2026. Under the NFL’s 17-game format, AFC teams host 9 games in odd-numbered years and 8 games in even-numbered years (2026, 2028).
Who is the Bengals’ 17th game for 2026?
The 17th game for the Bengals in 2026 is a road game against the Washington Commanders. This interconference matchup is based on the 2025 divisional standings between the AFC North and NFC East.
When is the 2026 Bengals schedule released?
The full NFL schedule, including specific dates and kickoff times, is expected to be released by the league in mid-May 2026.
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