When do the Bengals play Week 1? How to watch Bengals-Buccaneers

After going undefeated in preseason, the Cincinnati Bengals are looking to keep the momentum going heading into the regular season. The Bengals kick off their regular season with a Week 1 matchup in the jungle against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The regular season opener at Paycor Stadium is an Open i

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What is the story about?

After going undefeated in preseason, the Cincinnati Bengals are looking to keep the momentum going heading into the regular season.

The Bengals kick off their regular season with a Week 1 matchup in the jungle against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The regular season opener at Paycor Stadium is an Open in Orange theme, as the team will wear orange jerseys and white pants.

Here's everything you need to know to tune into Sunday's game.

Cincinnati Bengals running back Kentrel Bullock (31) celebrates a touchdown carry in the fourth quarter of the NFL Preseason Week 3 game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Cincinnati Bengals at Lincoln Financial Field in Philladelphia on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. The Bengals finished the preseason undefeated with a 30-13 win over the Eagles.

What time do the Bengals play Sunday?

Date: Sunday, Sept. 13.
Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET.
Location: Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor watches a replay in the second quarter of the NFL Preseason Week 3 game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Cincinnati Bengals at Lincoln Financial Field in Philladelphia on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.

What channel is the Bengals-Bucs game on?

TV channel: FOX (WXIX-TV or Fox 19 in Cincinnati).
Streaming: Fubo, NFL+, NFL Sunday Ticket.
Listen: NFL+, Bengals Radio Network, WCKY-AM (1530), WEBN-FM (102.7), WLW700 and SiriusXM Ch. 88.

Watch the Bengals-Bucs Week 1 game on Fubo

The Bengals' matchup against the Buccaneers will broadcast live on FOX.

It will stream on NFL+, Fubo and other streaming services with live TV. Fans can download NFL+ in the Apple App Store or on Google Play. Fans can also stream the game on Bengals.com or through the Bengals app

using their cable provider login information.

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: When do the Bengals play Week 1? How to watch Bengals-Buccaneers

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