The Cincinnati Bengals have just one game left in the regular season before turning to 2026.
But the results from around the league have cemented the Bengals’ list of 2026 opponents thanks to divisional finishes.
The Bengals wrapped up third-place spot in the AFC North. As per league rules, they’ll play each divisional opponent twice, plus four games against a specific division in their conference and four games against a division in the opposite conference.
This means the Bengals play the AFC South and NFC South in 2026.
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Teams also play one team from the two remaining divisions in their conference based on division standing. This means the Bengals play the Chiefs and Dolphins in 2026.
The newish 17th game each year must come from the opposite conference from a division they didn’t play last year or scheduled to play that season or the next. Hence, a game against Washington in 2026.
Bengals 2026 NFL schedule opponents
HOME
- Baltimore Ravens
- Cleveland Browns
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Tennessee Titans
- New Orleans Saints
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
AWAY
- Baltimore Ravens
- Cleveland Browns
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Indianapolis Colts
- Houston Texans
- Miami Dolphins
- Washington Commanders
- Atlanta Falcons
- Carolina Panthers
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This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: Bengals’ official list of 2026 schedule opponents revealed
