The Bengals play Sunday, September 20 at 1 p.m. ET. They visit the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on CBS in the early window.
Live Score
| Kickoff | 1:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. CT in Houston |
| Date | Sunday, September 20, 2026 |
| TV | CBS |
| Streaming | Paramount+, plus Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream. NFL+ carries it on phones and tablets |
| Opponent | Houston Texans, on the road |
| Stadium | Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas |
What to Know
An AFC road game between two teams with playoff expectations, early enough in the year that it counts more as a measuring stick than a tiebreaker. CBS carries it regionally, so it airs in Cincinnati and Houston and in markets where CBS places it over the other 1 p.m. AFC games.
The full breakdown is on our Bengals vs. Texans page, and the Bengals’ season is on the Bengals schedule.
The Bottom Line
The Bengals play at the Texans on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET on CBS. The score card above updates through the game.