The Cincinnati Bengals are gearing up for an exciting 2026 season, with two of their three primetime matchups set to take place at Paycor Stadium. The full 17-game regular season schedule was released Thursday night, and fans have plenty to look forward to.

The Bengals will kick off the season at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 13 at 1 p.m. The team is calling for fans to "Open in Orange," encouraging everyone to wear all orange for the home opener—a bold start that promises electric energy in the stands.

For the third time in franchise history, Cincinnati will take the field internationally, facing the Atlanta Falcons in Madrid, Spain, on November 8 at 9:30 a.m. It's a rare early-morning kickoff that will test the team's adaptability on a global stage.

Primetime action heats up in November. The Bengals host the Pittsburgh Steelers on November 15 for Sunday Night Football at 8:20 p.m., followed by a Monday Night Football clash at Washington on November 23 at 8:15 p.m. The regular season ends with a bang: a Thursday Night Football showdown against the Baltimore Ravens on New Year's Eve at 8:15 p.m.

Other key matchups include a home game against the Kansas City Chiefs on December 13 at 4:25 p.m., and for the second straight year, the Bengals will face the Cleveland Browns in Week 18.

After a tough 6-11 season and missing the playoffs for three consecutive years, the Bengals are hungry for a turnaround. With a schedule packed with high-stakes games and international flair, 2026 could be the year they roar back into contention. Gear up in orange and get ready for the ride!