Cincinnati Bengals Schedule 2025: Dates, Time, TV Channel, Opponents and Season Outlook

The Cincinnati Bengals had a rather underwhelming 2024 season, finishing third in the AFC North with a 9-8 record. It was the second season in a row that the Bengals failed to make the playoffs.

However, Cincinnati has a sense of urgency heading into the 2025 season. The Bengals tied down wideout duo Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to blockbuster deals.

Here's a look at the Bengals' schedule for the 2025 NFL season.

Cincinnati Bengals schedule 2025 and opponents

The Bengals will open their 2025 season on the road to face the Cleveland Browns. They will close out the regular season by squaring off against the same opponent.

Week	Date	Opponent	Time (ET)	TV
1	Sept. 7	Cleveland Browns	1:00 p.m.	Fox
2	Sept. 14	Jacksonville Jaguars	1:00 p.m.	CBS
3	Sept. 21	Minnesota Vikings	1:00 p.m.	CBS
4	Sept. 29	Denver Broncos	8:15 p.m.	ABC
5	Oct. 5	Detroit Lions	4:25 p.m.	Fox
6	Oct. 12	Green Bay Packers	4:25 p.m.	CBS
7	Oct. 16	Pittsburgh Steelers	8:15 p.m.	Amazon Prime Video (Live stream)
8	Oct. 26	New York Jets	1:00 p.m.	CBS
9	Nov. 2	Chicago Bears	1:00 p.m.	CBS
10	-	BYE	-	-
11	Nov. 16	Pittsburgh Steelers	1:00 p.m.	CBS
12	Nov. 23	New England Patriots	1:00 p.m.	CBS
13	Nov. 27	Baltimore Ravens	8:20 p.m.	Amazon Prime Video (Live stream)
14	Dec. 7	Buffalo Bills	4:25 p.m.	Fox
15	Dec. 14	Baltimore Ravens	1:00 p.m.	CBS
16	Dec. 21	Miami Dolphins	8:20 p.m.	NBC
17	TBD	Arizona Cardinals	1:00 p.m.	TBD
18	TBD	Cleveland Browns	1:00 p.m.	TBD

Cincinnati Bengals home schedule 2025

Here are all the games that the Bengals will play at Paycor Stadium next season:

Week	Date	Opponent	Time (ET)	TV
2	Sept. 14	Jacksonville Jaguars	1:00 p.m.	Fox
5	Oct. 5	Detroit Lions	4:25 p.m.	Fox
7	Oct. 16	Pittsburgh Steelers	8:15 p.m.	Amazon Prime Video (Live stream)
8	Oct. 26	New York Jets	1:00 p.m.	CBS
9	Nov. 2	Chicago Bears	1:00 p.m.	CBS
12	Nov. 23	New England Patriots	1:00 p.m.	CBS
15	Dec. 14	Baltimore Ravens	1:00 p.m.	CBS
17	TBD	Arizona Cardinals	1:00 p.m.	TBD
18	TBD	Cleveland Browns	1:00 p.m.	TBD

Cincinnati Bengals away schedule 2025

Here's a look at the away schedule for the Bengals in the 2025 season, including a trip to face the Baltimore Ravens on Thanksgiving Day:

Week	Date	Opponent	Time (ET)	TV
1	Sept. 7	Cleveland Browns	1:00 p.m.	Fox
3	Sept. 21	Minnesota Vikings	1:00 p.m.	CBS
4	Sept. 29	Denver Broncos	8:15 p.m.	ABC
6	Oct. 12	Green Bay Packers	4:25 p.m.	CBS
11	Nov. 16	Pittsburgh Steelers	1:00 p.m.	CBS
13	Nov. 27	Baltimore Ravens	8:20 p.m.	NBC
14	Dec. 7	Buffalo Bills	4:25 p.m.	Fox
16	Dec. 21	Miami Dolphins	8:20 p.m.	NBC

Cincinnati Bengals 2025 season outlook

Joe Burrow will lead the Bengals offense in the 2025 season. The two-time Pro Bowl QB will be eager to get Cincinnati back to the playoffs and potentially reach the Super Bowl.

Wideout duo Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins will serve as key offensive weapons for Burrow. Running back Chase Brown will also play an important role for the Cincinnati outfit.

Defensive end Trey Hendrickson is entering the final year of his deal with the Bengals in 2025. However, the four-time Pro Bowler remains one of the best defensive players on the team.

Cincinnati added Shemar Stewart to its roster with the No. 17 pick in the NFL draft. The DE is expected to be the successor to Hendrickson. The Bengals selected linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. with the No. 49 pick, bolstering their defensive side even further.

It will be interesting to see if Cincinnati can make a push to the Super Bowl in the 2025 season.

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