NFL regular season starts September 9; Bengals host Buccaneers on September 13
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 4:15 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The 2026 NFL regular season begins on September 9 with the Seattle Seahawks hosting the New England Patriots. The Cincinnati Bengals kick off their season on September 13 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 1 p.m. ET. This year, the Bengals will feature three primetime games and an international matchup in Madrid. Their preseason games commenced with a win over the Detroit Lions on August 13 and will conclude with a game against the Philadelphia Eagles on August 28.
- •NFL regular season begins on September 9.
- •Bengals' first game is September 13 against the Buccaneers.
- •Cincinnati plays three primetime games this season.
- •Bengals have a preseason game against the Eagles on August 28.
- •International game in Madrid scheduled for November 8.
- 4:15 AMYahoo Sports — When does the NFL regular season start? See Bengals full slate
"The NFL regular season is nearly here. Here's a look at the Cincinnati Bengals' 2026 regular season schedule.
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