Where to Watch the Bengals Game Today: TV Channel & Streaming (2026)
Here is where to watch the Bengals game today. Every Cincinnati Bengals game of the 2026 season is below with the channel, the kickoff time in Eastern and the app that streams it, including the November 8 game in Madrid.
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Where to Watch the Bengals Game Today
The Bengals play in the AFC, so CBS carries most of their Sunday afternoon games. When they host an NFC team, or the network swaps a game, it moves to FOX, as with the December 13 home game against the Chiefs. Cincinnati has three national night games in 2026.
In Cincinnati, four local stations carry the games:
| Network | Cincinnati station | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| CBS | WKRC (Local 12) | 12 |
| FOX | WXIX (FOX19) | 19 |
| NBC | WLWT | 5 |
| ABC | WCPO | 9 |
Sunday Night Football against the Steelers on November 15 is on WLWT. The November 23 Monday night game at Washington is on ESPN only, and the New Year’s Eve home game against the Ravens on December 31 is Thursday Night Football on Prime Video.
Bengals vs. Falcons in Madrid
The Bengals play the Falcons at Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid on Sunday, November 8, at 9:30 AM ET. Atlanta is the designated home team.
- National TV: NFL Network.
- Cincinnati: WLWT, channel 5.
- Radio: the Bengals Radio Network on 700 WLW, ESPN 1530 and 102.7 WEBN.
- Streaming: NFL+ on a phone or tablet, or any live TV service with NFL Network.
- Outside the US: NFL Game Pass on DAZN. In Spain the game airs free on Cuatro.
Game details come from the Bengals’ own Madrid viewing guide.
Bengals TV Schedule 2026
The table counts every Bengals game by network this season.
| Network | Games | Weeks |
|---|---|---|
| CBS | 7 | 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 12, 13 |
| FOX | 4 | 1, 5, 14, 15 |
| NFL Network | 1 | 9 |
| NBC | 1 | 10 |
| ESPN | 1 | 11 |
| Prime Video | 1 | 17 |
Every 2026 Bengals game with its channel. Scores fill in after each final, and any date, time or network the NFL still has to set appears here once it is announced.
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) / Score | TV | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, Sep 13 |  vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | W 33-27 | FOX | 1-0 |
| 2 | Sun, Sep 20 |  at Houston Texans | W 20-6 | CBS | 2-0 |
| 3 | Sun, Sep 27 |  at Pittsburgh Steelers | L 27-30 | CBS | 2-1 |
| 4 | Sun, Oct 4 |  vs Jacksonville Jaguars | L 17-22 | CBS | 2-2 |
| 5 | Sun, Oct 11 |  at Miami Dolphins | W 31-24 | FOX | 3-2 |
| 6 | Bye week | ||||
| 7 | Sun, Oct 25 |  at Baltimore Ravens | W 35-13 | CBS | 4-2 |
| 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | vs Tennessee Titans | W 43-36 | CBS | 5-2 |
| 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | at Atlanta FalconsMadrid | 9:30 AM ET | NFL Network | |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | vs Pittsburgh SteelersSNF | 8:20 PM ET | NBC, Peacock | |
| 11 | Mon, Nov 23 |  at Washington CommandersMNF | 8:15 PM ET | ESPN | |
| 12 | Sun, Nov 29 |  vs New Orleans Saints | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | |
| 13 | Sun, Dec 6 |  at Cleveland Browns | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | |
| 14 | Sun, Dec 13 |  vs Kansas City Chiefs | 4:25 PM ET | FOX | |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 20 |  at Carolina Panthers | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | |
| 16 | Tue, Dec 29 |  at Indianapolis Colts | 1:00 PM ET | ||
| 17 | Thu, Dec 31 | vs Baltimore RavensTNF | 8:15 PM ET | Prime Video | |
| 18 | Jan 9-10 | vs Cleveland Browns | TBDSet after Week 17 | TBD | |
Add the Bengals schedule to your calendar
10 games left. Kickoff times, TV and final scores update on their own, with a reminder an hour before kickoff. Free, no sign-up.
Times in Eastern, with your local time below. Results and channels update automatically; the next game is highlighted.
The printable PDF of the full season is on our Cincinnati Bengals schedule page.
How to Stream the Bengals Game Without Cable
Pick the app that matches the network:
- CBS games: Paramount+ streams your local CBS station, Local 12 in Cincinnati. This covers most of the season.
- FOX games: FOX One streams your local FOX station, FOX19.
- NBC games: Peacock, for Sunday Night Football.
- Monday Night Football: the ESPN app with an ESPN subscription.
- Thursday Night Football: Prime Video.
- NFL Network games: NFL+ on mobile, or a live TV service that carries NFL Network.
- Phone or tablet: NFL+ streams local and prime time games on a mobile device.
The free option is an HD antenna. Local 12, FOX19, WLWT and WCPO all broadcast over the air, so an antenna picks up every Bengals game on CBS, FOX, NBC and ABC at no monthly cost.
Where to Watch the Bengals Game Outside Cincinnati
Outside the Cincinnati market, your local CBS or FOX station shows the Bengals only when the network sends that game to your area. Dayton, Columbus and Lexington stations often carry them too. Night games on NBC, ESPN and Prime Video work anywhere in the US.
For Sunday afternoon games your station does not carry, NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube covers every out of market game. Outside the US, NFL Game Pass on DAZN streams every game live in most countries.
How to Listen to the Bengals Game on the Radio
The Bengals Radio Network is led by three Cincinnati stations: 700 WLW, ESPN 1530 (WCKY) and 102.7 WEBN. Their deal with iHeartMedia runs through 2028.
- Booth: Dan Hoard on play-by-play with analyst Dave Lapham, the former Bengals lineman who has called games since 1986.
- New in 2026: former UC quarterback Tony Pike joins as a second analyst.
- Pregame and postgame: Wayne Box Miller hosts, starting 90 minutes before kickoff.
- Apps: the Bengals app in the local market and bengals.com on desktop everywhere.
Crew details come from the Bengals’ 2026 broadcast announcement.
Bengals Preseason TV
In 2026 the Bengals Preseason TV Network moved to FOX19 in Cincinnati, with stations in Dayton, Columbus, Lima, Lexington and Louisville. Mike Watts calls the games with Hall of Famer Anthony Muñoz, and Joe Danneman reports from the sideline.
That covers where to watch the Bengals game today: CBS on Local 12 for most Sundays, FOX19 for a few, NBC, ESPN and Prime Video for the night games, and 700 WLW, ESPN 1530 and 102.7 WEBN on the radio. Check the status line at the top of this page before kickoff, since it updates on its own.
Where to Watch the Bengals Game 2026 FAQ
What channel is the Bengals game on today?
Most Sunday games are on CBS, Local 12 (WKRC) in Cincinnati. Some air on FOX19. The status line at the top of this page shows the channel for the next game.
What time does the Bengals game start today?
Sunday afternoon games start at 1:00 PM or 4:05/4:25 PM ET. Night games start at 8:15 PM ET on Thursday and Monday and 8:20 PM ET on Sunday. The Madrid game starts at 9:30 AM ET.
What channel is the Bengals game in Madrid on?
NFL Network nationally and WLWT, channel 5, in Cincinnati. It kicks off on Sunday, November 8, at 9:30 AM ET.
How can I watch the Bengals game for free?
Use an HD antenna. CBS, FOX, NBC and ABC games come in free over the air in Cincinnati.
Is the Bengals game on Netflix?
No. The Bengals do not have a Netflix game in 2026.
What radio station is the Bengals game on?
700 WLW, ESPN 1530 and 102.7 WEBN in Cincinnati, with Dan Hoard, Dave Lapham and Tony Pike.
When is the Bengals bye week?
Week 6. The Bengals were off between the Dolphins game on October 11 and the Ravens game on October 25.
