Cincinnati Bengals 2025 NFL Schedule

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The Cincinnati Bengals’ 2025-26 NFL schedule is officially here.

Yes, we already know the Bengals will go head-to-head with their AFC North foes twice — but who else will we have to see next season?

The biggest question hanging over this season: Can Joe Burrow lead Cincinnati back to the Super Bowl? With a healthy roster and a big-money offense, the pressure is on — and the window is wide open.

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Meanwhile, all eyes are on the defensive side of the ball as the fallout continues from the Trey Hendrickson situation. Will the Bengals’ pass rush hold up without one of their cornerstone players? Or will both sides end up playing nice and get back on good terms?

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The season is loaded with big matchups, high stakes, and even higher expectations.

Here’s your full 2025-26 Cincinnati Bengals schedule.

1. Week 1: @ Cleveland Browns

September 7

2. Week 2: Jacksonville Jaguars

September 14

3. Week 3: @ Minnesota Vikings

September 21

4. Week 4: @ Denver Broncos

September 29 – Monday Night Football

5. Week 5: Detroit Lions

October 5

6. Week 6: @ Green Bay Packers

October 12

7. Week 7: Pittsburgh Steelers

October 16 – Thursday Night Football

8. Week 8: New York Jets

October 27

9. Week 9: Chicago Bears

November 2

10. Week 10: Bye Week

11. Week 11: @ Pittsburgh Steelers

November 16

12. Week 12: New England Patriors

November 23

13. Week 13: @ Baltimore Ravens

November 27 – Thanksgiving

14. Week 14: @ Buffalo Bills

December 7

15. Week 15: Baltimore Ravens

December 14

16. Week 16: @ Miami Dolphins

December 21 – Sunday Night Football

17. Week 17: Arizona Cardinals

TBD

18. Week 18: Pittsburgh Steelers

TBD