Game details
– Matchup: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
– When: Sunday, September 13, at 1:00 p.m. ET
– Where: Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio
Broadcast information
– Television: FOX
– Play-by-play: Kevin Kugler
– Analyst: Daryl Johnston
– Sideline reporter: Allison Williams
– Live streaming: FOX One (in-market devices), NFL Sunday Ticket (out-of-market), NFL Game Pass International (international audiences, excluding China)
– Radio: Bengals Radio Network – WCKY (1530 AM), WEBN-FM (102.7), WLW (700 AM); SiriusXM channel 193
Team context and expectations
– The Bengals are entering the 2026 season under head coach and quarterback leadership that has been in place for several years, with hopes of a strong start mirrored by a successful 2021 home-opening victory that helped propel that season toward its Super Bowl run.
– Cincinnati is aiming to start 2026 with a home victory in Week 1, continuing a recent trend of home-openers. Fans are hopeful for a strong campaign and a return to deep playoff runs.
Uniforms
– The Bengals will wear their traditional orange jerseys, white pants with orange stripes, orange socks, and the standard orange helmet. This combination aligns with the club’s Open In Orange initiative, which has encouraged orange-themed game outfits and fan attire for home games.
Season schedule highlights
– Week 1: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Sunday, Sept. 13, 1:00 p.m. ET
– Week 2: at Houston Texans – Sunday, Sept. 20, 1:00 p.m. ET
– Week 3: at Pittsburgh Steelers – Sunday, Sept. 27, 1:00 p.m. ET
– Week 4: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars – Sunday, Oct. 4, 1:00 p.m. ET
– Week 5: at Miami Dolphins – Sunday, Oct. 11, 1:00 p.m. ET
– Week 6: BYE week
– Week 7: at Baltimore Ravens – Sunday, Oct. 25, 1:00 p.m. ET
– Week 8: vs. Tennessee Titans – Sunday, Nov. 1, 1:00 p.m. ET
– Week 9: at Atlanta Falcons – Sunday, Nov. 8, 9:30 a.m. ET
– Week 10: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (Sunday Night Football) – Sunday, Nov. 15, 8:20 p.m. ET
– Week 11: at Washington Commanders (Monday Night Football) – Monday, Nov. 23, 8:15 p.m. ET
– Week 12: vs. New Orleans Saints – Sunday, Nov. 29, 1:00 p.m. ET
– Week 13: at Cleveland Browns – Sunday, Dec. 6, 1:00 p.m. ET
– Week 14: vs. Kansas City Chiefs – Sunday, Dec. 13, 4:25 p.m. ET
– Week 15: at Carolina Panthers – Sunday, Dec. 20, 1:00 p.m. ET
– Week 16: at Indianapolis Colts – Saturday, Dec. 26 or Sunday, Dec. 27
– Week 17: vs. Baltimore Ravens (Thursday Night Football) – Thursday, Dec. 31, 8:15 p.m. ET
– Week 18: vs. Cleveland Browns – Saturday, Jan. 9 or Sunday, Jan. 10
Viewing map and accessibility
– Fans in different regions can refer to broadcast maps to determine local FOX availability for Week 1. Local listings provide channel and time details based on location.
Notes on accessibility and engagement
– If you’re planning to follow the game across platforms, FOX is the primary broadcast, with additional streaming options for out-of-market and international audiences. Radio broadcasts across the Bengals Radio Network offer a complementary way to follow the action.
This overview preserves the essential facts about the Week 1 matchup, broadcast details, uniforms, and the Bengals’ 2026 schedule, while presenting them in a clean, publication-ready format.
