The Cincinnati Bengals open the 2026 NFL regular season at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, September 13, 2026, with kickoff at 1:00 PM ET at Paycor Stadium. Joe Burrow faces Baker Mayfield in a matchup of former No. 1 overall picks, with Cincinnati riding a three-game winning streak in the all-time series against Tampa Bay.

Where To Watch

The game airs on FOX — stream it live at fox.com/live (sign in with your TV provider), download the NFL+ app for mobile, or watch through a live-TV service that carries your local FOX station — YouTube TV, Fubo, or Hulu + Live TV.

How To Buy Tickets

Tickets are available through the team’s official tickets page, on Ticketmaster, and on SeatGeek.