Here’s a look at the current 2027 opponents for the Cincinnati Bengals:
Bengals Home Opponents
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Cleveland Browns
- Baltimore Ravens
- San Francisco 49ers
- Arizona Cardinals
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Kansas City Chiefs
- TBD – AFC South, NFC North
Bengals Away Opponents
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Cleveland Browns
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Seattle Seahawks
- Los Angeles Rams
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Denver Broncos
- TBD – AFC East
As customary, six of the Bengals’ 17 games will come against AFC North teams, one apiece at home and on the road.
The AFC North’s intraconference rotation features the NFC West. The Bengals will play the 49ers and Cardinals at home, and Rams and Seahawks on the road.
The AFC North’s interconference rotation features the AFC West. The Bengals will play the Chargers and Chiefs at home, and the Raiders and Broncos on the road.
The remaining games will be determined by their divisional finish after the 2026 season. Because it’s the AFC’s turn for nine home games — each AFC team has nine home games in odd-numbered seasons.
When is the Bengals Schedule Released?
The Bengals’ regular-season schedule will be released in May. While the NFL hasn’t announced a date for the full schedule release, recent years suggest it’ll be on a Wednesday or Thursday in the second or third week of the month.
Here are past dates of the NFL schedule release:
- 2026: Thursday, May 14
- 2025: Wednesday, May 14
- 2024: Wednesday, May 15
- 2023: Thursday, May 11
- 2022: Thursday, May 12
- 2021: Wednesday, May 12
- 2020: Thursday, May 7
Bengals Week 1 Opponent
The Bengals’ Week 1 opponent hasn’t been determined yet. They opened the 2026 season with a home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneeers.
Will the Bengals Play an International Game in 2026?
The Bengals could play an international game during the 2027 season. The Bengals have played two international games, most against the Atlanta Falcons in Spain during the 2026 season.
The NFL could play up to 11 international games in 2027.
You can bet on Bengals odds for each game at the online sportsbook.
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