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Bengals to ‘Open in Orange’ to start 2026 season, host Ravens on New Year’s Eve
TL;DR
The Cincinnati Bengals will kick off the 2026 season by hosting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 13. They will also host the Baltimore Ravens on New Year's Eve as part of their three primetime matchups.
Key points
- Bengals host Tampa Bay on September 13, 2026
- Bengals will host Ravens on New Year's Eve
- All 32 NFL teams released their full 2026 schedules
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The Cincinnati Bengals will host two of three primetime matchups in 2026.
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All 32 teams released the full 17-game regular season schedule on Thursday night.
The Bengals will start the 2026 season hosting Tampa Bay on Sept. 13 at 1 p.m.
The Stripes will “Open in Orange,” encouraging fans to wear all orange for the team’s home opener. Kickoff is at 1 p.m.
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Cincinnati will host Pittsburgh on Nov. 15 at 8:20 p.m. for Sunday Night Football and then face Baltimore on New Year’s Eve in a Thursday Night Football battle at 8:15 p.m.
Q&A
When do the Cincinnati Bengals start their 2026 season?
The Cincinnati Bengals will start their 2026 season on September 13 by hosting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Which teams will the Bengals host in primetime during the 2026 season?
The Bengals will host two of three primetime matchups, including the Baltimore Ravens on New Year's Eve.
What is the full schedule for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2026?
The full 17-game regular season schedule for the Cincinnati Bengals was released, detailing all matchups for the year.
