The Cincinnati Bengals and the rest of the NFL will learn the full NFL schedule May 14 during the schedule release show at 8 p.m. on NFL Network.
All teams already know their home and road opponents for the 2025 season, but whether teams travel abroad for games or play in primetime is yet to be announced.
The Bengals initially were scheduled to have five primetime games during the 2024 season, but the NFL flexed them out of two of those games.
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Bengals prime-time games vs. Bills, Ravens picked by USA TODAY
USA TODAY’s Chris Bumbaca picked Bengals vs. Bills for Week 3 and Bengals vs. Ravens for Week 18 this season in his rundown of prime-time games the NFL should schedule for each week of the season.
NFL international games 2025
The Cincinnati Bengals won’t be playing in the NFL’s international games this upcoming season, but are expected to host a game abroad in 2027, according to executive vice president Katie Blackburn. Cincinnati also could be a visiting team for an international game during the 2026 season.
Trey Hendrickson contract with Cincinnati Bengals
Defensive end Trey Hendrickson is under contract through the 2025 NFL season with the Cincinnati Bengals. Hendrickson is currently at Bengals practice and speaking to the media. The Bengals granted Hendrickson’s request to seek a trade, but nothing materialized thus far.
Broncos schedule 2025 vs. Cincinnati Bengals
The Denver Broncos are slated to host the Cincinnati Bengals at Empower Field at Mile High during the 2025 NFL season. The Broncos lead the all-time series between the teams with a 22-12 record.
NFL schedule leaks for Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals have not had any schedule leaks ahead of the May 14 schedule release by the NFL. The top opponents that would make the most sense for prime-time games for the Bengals in 2025 would be the Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins as those teams are all projected to be contenders.
Have any Bengals games in 2025 been announced yet?
No, the Bengals’ 2025 NFL schedule is still unkown. The Browns and Steelers are going to face the Minnesota Vikings in NFL Week 4 (Dublin) and Week 5 (London), respectively.
When is the first Thursday Night Football game on Amazon Prime?
The first TNF game on Amazon Prime will be Thursday, Sept. 11 in NFL Week 2 this season. NBC will broadcast the season opener on Thursday, Sept. 4 between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys in NFL Week 1.
Bengals strength of schedule for 2025 NFL season
The Bengals are tied with the Cleveland Browns and Denver Broncos for the 12th-hardest schedule in 2025, according to CBS Sports. The ranking accounts for the combined record and winning percentage in 2024 for each team’s slate of opponents in the 2025 season.
Bengals expected to host 2027 international game
The Bengals won’t be playing abroad this upcoming season, but are expected to be the home team for an international game in 2027, according to executive vice president Katie Blackburn. Cincinnati also could be a visiting team during the 2026 slate of international games.
No international games for Bengals on 2025 NFL schedule
The Bengals were not among the teams selected for a game abroad in 2025. The only team remaining without an opponent in the international series is the Los Angeles Chargers, who aren’t on the Bengals’ list of opponents.
Cincinnati Bengals schedule leaks
Spanish sports news outlet as.com reported on May 12 the Bengals would not be facing the Miami Dolphins in Madrid. Instead, Miami will face the Washington Commanders.
Cincinnati.com will have the latest leaks and rumors through the schedule release. Follow along.
What time is NFL schedule release show?
The NFL schedule release show is at 8 p.m. on May 14.
What channel is NFL schedule release on?
The NFL Network will air the schedule release show and it will stream on NFL +.
Cincinnati Bengals 2025 schedule: The opponents
Here are the Bengals’ 2025 opponents:
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This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati Bengals schedule leaks 2025: Rumors live tracker
Reporting by Jason Hoffman, Cincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati Enquirer
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