Schedule Scout: Cincinnati Bengals 2025
Thinking about heading to Cincinnati to see an NFL game? Or following the Bengals on the road? Either way, we’ve got everything you need to know about what is happening during each week of the Bengals’ season. So let’s go!
For this guide, we’ve included events in Dayton (40 miles), Louisville (100 miles), Columbus (110 miles), and Bloomington (140 miles), so if you’re comfortable with driving, you’ll have even more sports opportunities.
Week 1: September 4-8, Cincinnati Bengals @ Cleveland Browns
Thursday 9/4 | Friday 9/5 | Saturday 9/6 | Sunday 9/7 | Monday 9/8 |
Grambling @ Ohio State, 3:30pm (NCAA-F) | Cincinnati Bengals @ Cleveland Browns, 1:00pm (NFL) | Kansas City Royals @ Cleveland Guardians, 6:40pm (MLB) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
If you like the state of Ohio, you’ve picked a great travel weekend. On Saturday, it’s Ohio State at home in Columbus. And then on Sunday, it’s Ohio’s Bengals visiting Ohio’s Browns. That’s three Ohio teams in two days. Want another? Stay over on Monday night for the Guardians at Progressive Field.
Week 1: September 4-8, Cincinnati Bengals @ Cleveland Browns
Thursday 9/4 | Friday 9/5 | Saturday 9/6 | Sunday 9/7 | Monday 9/8 |
Grambling @ Ohio State, 3:30pm (NCAA-F) | Cincinnati Bengals @ Cleveland Browns, 1:00pm (NFL) | Kansas City Royals @ Cleveland Guardians, 6:40pm (MLB) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
If you like the state of Ohio, you’ve picked a great travel weekend. On Saturday, it’s Ohio State at home in Columbus. And then on Sunday, it’s Ohio’s Bengals visiting Ohio’s Browns. That’s three Ohio teams in two days. Want another? Stay over on Monday night for the Guardians at Progressive Field.
Week 2: September 11-15, Jacksonville Jaguars @ Cincinnati Bengals
Thursday 9/11 | Friday 9/12 | Saturday 9/13 | Sunday 9/14 | Monday 9/15 |
Bourbon & Beyond (Louisville) | Bourbon & Beyond (Louisville) | Ohio @ Ohio State, 7:00pm (NCAA-F) | Jacksonville Jaguars @ Cincinnati Bengals, 1:00pm (NFL) | |
Northwestern State @ Cincinnati, 3:30pm (NCAA-F) | Bourbon & Beyond (Louisville) | |||
Indiana State @ Indiana, 6:30pm (NCAA-F) | ||||
Eastern Michigan @ Kentucky, 7:30pm (NCAA-F) | ||||
Nashville SC @ FC Cincinnati, 7:30pm (MLS) | ||||
Bourbon & Beyond (Louisville) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
We don’t usually include music events, but the Bourbon & Beyond Festival in Louisville (100 miles from Cincinnati) is something you may want to consider. On Saturday, you’ve got Ohio State, Cincinnati, Indiana, and Kentucky all at home for football, but if you’d rather something different, FC Cincinnati is at home that night as well. Then on Sunday it’s Bengals-Jags at Paycor.
Week 2: September 11-15, Jacksonville Jaguars @ Cincinnati Bengals
Thursday 9/11 | Friday 9/12 | Saturday 9/13 | Sunday 9/14 | Monday 9/15 |
Bourbon & Beyond (Louisville) | Bourbon & Beyond (Louisville) | Ohio @ Ohio State, 7:00pm (NCAA-F) | Jacksonville Jaguars @ Cincinnati Bengals, 1:00pm (NFL) | |
Northwestern State @ Cincinnati, 3:30pm (NCAA-F) | Bourbon & Beyond (Louisville) | |||
Indiana State @ Indiana, 6:30pm (NCAA-F) | ||||
Eastern Michigan @ Kentucky, 7:30pm (NCAA-F) | ||||
Nashville SC @ FC Cincinnati, 7:30pm (MLS) | ||||
Bourbon & Beyond (Louisville) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
We don’t usually include music events, but the Bourbon & Beyond Festival in Louisville (100 miles from Cincinnati) is something you may want to consider. On Saturday, you’ve got Ohio State, Cincinnati, Indiana, and Kentucky all at home for football, but if you’d rather something different, FC Cincinnati is at home that night as well. Then on Sunday it’s Bengals-Jags at Paycor.
Week 3: September 18-22, Cincinnati Bengals @ Minnesota Vikings
Thursday 9/18 | Friday 9/19 | Saturday 9/20 | Sunday 9/21 | Monday 9/22 |
Cleveland Guardians @ Minnesota Twins, 7:10pm (MLB) | Cleveland Guardians @ Minnesota Twins, 1:10pm (MLB) | Cincinnati Bengals @ Minnesota Vikings, 12:00pm (NFL) | ||
Cleveland Guardians @ Minnesota Twins, 6:10pm (MLB) | Cleveland Guardians @ Minnesota Twins, 1:10pm (MLB) | |||
Chicago Fire @ Minnesota FC, 7:30pm (MLS) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
In just two days you could easily fit in three games. On Saturday, the Twins have a doubleheader at 1:10 and 6:10. If you hit the early one, you can then see Minnesota FC at Allianz Stadium at 7:30. Then on Sunday, it’s Vikings-Bengals.
Week 3: September 18-22, Cincinnati Bengals @ Minnesota Vikings
Thursday 9/18 | Friday 9/19 | Saturday 9/20 | Sunday 9/21 | Monday 9/22 |
Cleveland Guardians @ Minnesota Twins, 7:10pm (MLB) | Cleveland Guardians @ Minnesota Twins, 1:10pm (MLB) | Cincinnati Bengals @ Minnesota Vikings, 12:00pm (NFL) | ||
Cleveland Guardians @ Minnesota Twins, 6:10pm (MLB) | Cleveland Guardians @ Minnesota Twins, 1:10pm (MLB) | |||
Chicago Fire @ Minnesota FC, 7:30pm (MLS) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
In just two days you could easily fit in three games. On Saturday, the Twins have a doubleheader at 1:10 and 6:10. If you hit the early one, you can then see Minnesota FC at Allianz Stadium at 7:30. Then on Sunday, it’s Vikings-Bengals.
Week 4: September 25-29, Cincinnati Bengals @ Denver Broncos
Thursday 9/25 | Friday 9/26 | Saturday 9/27 | Sunday 9/28 | Monday 9/29 |
Bonnie Raitt @ Red Rocks, 7:30pm (concert) | The Favors @ Red Rocks, 8:00pm (concert) | Hawaii @ Air Force, TBD (NCAA-F) | Zach Top @ Red Rocks, 7:45pm (concert) | Cincinnati Bengals @ Denver Broncos, 6:15pm (NFL) |
Dallas Stars @ Colorado Avalanche, 5:00pm (NHL preseason) | ||||
Washington St. @ Colorado St., 5:30pm (NCAA-F) | ||||
Big Gigantic @ Red Rocks, 6:00pm (concert) | ||||
BYU @ Colorado, 8:15pm (NCAA-F) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
You’ve got a lot of choices this weekend. We simply have to include Red Rocks in any discussion of Denver events, and there’s a concert on each night from Thursday to Sunday. If you see something you like, you should go. On Saturday, you’ve got three college football games to choose from, including Colorado vs. BYU in Boulder. On Sunday, you’ve got an open day for exploring, and then the Broncos-Bengals on Monday night.
Week 4: September 25-29, Cincinnati Bengals @ Denver Broncos
Thursday 9/25 | Friday 9/26 | Saturday 9/27 | Sunday 9/28 | Monday 9/29 |
Bonnie Raitt @ Red Rocks, 7:30pm (concert) | The Favors @ Red Rocks, 8:00pm (concert) | Hawaii @ Air Force, TBD (NCAA-F) | Zach Top @ Red Rocks, 7:45pm (concert) | Cincinnati Bengals @ Denver Broncos, 6:15pm (NFL) |
Dallas Stars @ Colorado Avalanche, 5:00pm (NHL preseason) | ||||
Washington St. @ Colorado St., 5:30pm (NCAA-F) | ||||
Big Gigantic @ Red Rocks, 6:00pm (concert) | ||||
BYU @ Colorado, 8:15pm (NCAA-F) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
You’ve got a lot of choices this weekend. We simply have to include Red Rocks in any discussion of Denver events, and there’s a concert on each night from Thursday to Sunday. If you see something you like, you should go. On Saturday, you’ve got three college football games to choose from, including Colorado vs. BYU in Boulder. On Sunday, you’ve got an open day for exploring, and then the Broncos-Bengals on Monday night.
Week 5: October 2-6, Detroit Lions @ Cincinnati Bengals
Thursday 10/2 | Friday 10/3 | Saturday 10/4 | Sunday 10/5 | Monday 10/6 |
Minnesota @ Ohio State, TBD (NCAA-F) | Detroit Lions @ Cincinnati Bengals, 4:25pm (NFL) | |||
Iowa St. @ Cincinnati, TBD (NCAA-F) | ||||
Virginia @ Louisville, TBD (NCAA-F) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
On Saturday, take your pick: Ohio State, Louisville, or Cincinnati for college football. And then on Sunday, it’s the 4:25 late kickoff for Bengals-Lions.
Week 5: October 2-6, Detroit Lions @ Cincinnati Bengals
Thursday 10/2 | Friday 10/3 | Saturday 10/4 | Sunday 10/5 | Monday 10/6 |
Minnesota @ Ohio State, TBD (NCAA-F) | Detroit Lions @ Cincinnati Bengals, 4:25pm (NFL) | |||
Iowa St. @ Cincinnati, TBD (NCAA-F) | ||||
Virginia @ Louisville, TBD (NCAA-F) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
On Saturday, take your pick: Ohio State, Louisville, or Cincinnati for college football. And then on Sunday, it’s the 4:25 late kickoff for Bengals-Lions.
Week 6: October 9-13, Cincinnati Bengals @ Green Bay Packers
Thursday 10/9 | Friday 10/10 | Saturday 10/11 | Sunday 10/12 | Monday 10/13 |
Detroit Pistons @ Milwaukee Bucks, 7:00pm (NBA preseason) | Iowa @ Wisconsin, TBD (NCAA-F) | Cincinnati Bengals @ Green Bay Packers, 3:25pm (NFL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It is hard to beat a UW / Green Bay doubleheader weekend in Wisconsin. Wisconsin plays Iowa at Camp Randall on Saturday, and then the Packers host the Bengals on Sunday. It’s 140 miles from Madison to Green Bay, so you can definitely do it.
Week 6: October 9-13, Cincinnati Bengals @ Green Bay Packers
Thursday 10/9 | Friday 10/10 | Saturday 10/11 | Sunday 10/12 | Monday 10/13 |
Detroit Pistons @ Milwaukee Bucks, 7:00pm (NBA preseason) | Iowa @ Wisconsin, TBD (NCAA-F) | Cincinnati Bengals @ Green Bay Packers, 3:25pm (NFL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It is hard to beat a UW / Green Bay doubleheader weekend in Wisconsin. Wisconsin plays Iowa at Camp Randall on Saturday, and then the Packers host the Bengals on Sunday. It’s 140 miles from Madison to Green Bay, so you can definitely do it.
Week 7: October 16-20, Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cincinnati Bengals
Thursday 10/16 | Friday 10/17 | Saturday 10/18 | Sunday 10/19 | Monday 10/20 |
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cincinnati Bengals, 8:15pm (NFL) | Michigan St. @ Indiana, TBD (NCAA-F) | |||
Texas @ Kentucky, TBD (NCAA-F) | ||||
E. Michigan @ Miami (OH), TBD (NCAA-F) | ||||
Montreal @ FC Cincinnati, 6:00pm (MLS) | ||||
NY Red Bulls @ Columbus Crew, 6:00pm (MLS) | ||||
Tampa Bay Lightning @ Columbus Blue Jackets, 7:00pm (NHL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Thursday Night Football at Paycor features the Bengals hosting the Steelers. You’ve got a free day on Friday, and then plenty of options on Saturday, including Indiana, Kentucky, and Miami of Ohio all at home for football. If you’d prefer, FC Cincinnati is at home, or head up to Columbus for either the Crew or Blue Jackets. On Sunday, you could even catch an NFL game in Cleveland or Tennessee.
Week 7: October 16-20, Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cincinnati Bengals
Thursday 10/16 | Friday 10/17 | Saturday 10/18 | Sunday 10/19 | Monday 10/20 |
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cincinnati Bengals, 8:15pm (NFL) | Michigan St. @ Indiana, TBD (NCAA-F) | |||
Texas @ Kentucky, TBD (NCAA-F) | ||||
E. Michigan @ Miami (OH), TBD (NCAA-F) | ||||
Montreal @ FC Cincinnati, 6:00pm (MLS) | ||||
NY Red Bulls @ Columbus Crew, 6:00pm (MLS) | ||||
Tampa Bay Lightning @ Columbus Blue Jackets, 7:00pm (NHL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Thursday Night Football at Paycor features the Bengals hosting the Steelers. You’ve got a free day on Friday, and then plenty of options on Saturday, including Indiana, Kentucky, and Miami of Ohio all at home for football. If you’d prefer, FC Cincinnati is at home, or head up to Columbus for either the Crew or Blue Jackets. On Sunday, you could even catch an NFL game in Cleveland or Tennessee.
Week 8: October 23-27, New York Jets @ Cincinnati Bengals
Thursday 10/23 | Friday 10/24 | Saturday 10/25 | Sunday 10/26 | Monday 10/27 |
Washington Capitals @ Columbus Blue Jackets, 7:00pm (NHL) | Baylor @ Cincinnati, TBD (NCAA-F) | New York Jets @ Cincinnati Bengals, 1:00pm (NFL) | ||
UCLA @ Indiana, TBD (NCAA-F) | ||||
Tennessee @ Kentucky, TBD (NCAA-F) | ||||
Boston College @ Louisville, TBD (NCAA-F) | ||||
Western Michigan @ Miami (OH), TBD (NCAA-F) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Saturday has five college football games to choose from – so take your pick. And then on Sunday, it’s Bengals-Jets at Paycor. For those looking for more, fly into Columbus on Friday for the Blue Jackets hosting the Capitals.
Week 8: October 23-27, New York Jets @ Cincinnati Bengals
Thursday 10/23 | Friday 10/24 | Saturday 10/25 | Sunday 10/26 | Monday 10/27 |
Washington Capitals @ Columbus Blue Jackets, 7:00pm (NHL) | Baylor @ Cincinnati, TBD (NCAA-F) | New York Jets @ Cincinnati Bengals, 1:00pm (NFL) | ||
UCLA @ Indiana, TBD (NCAA-F) | ||||
Tennessee @ Kentucky, TBD (NCAA-F) | ||||
Boston College @ Louisville, TBD (NCAA-F) | ||||
Western Michigan @ Miami (OH), TBD (NCAA-F) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Saturday has five college football games to choose from – so take your pick. And then on Sunday, it’s Bengals-Jets at Paycor. For those looking for more, fly into Columbus on Friday for the Blue Jackets hosting the Capitals.
Week 9: October 30 - November 3, Chicago Bears @ Cincinnati Bengals
Thursday 10/30 | Friday 10/31 | Saturday 11/1 | Sunday 11/2 | Monday 11/3 |
Penn State @ Ohio State, TBD (NCAA-F) | Chicago Bears @ Cincinnati Bengals, 1:00pm (NFL) | |||
St. Louis Blues @ Columbus Blue Jackets, 7:00pm (NHL) | Bay FC @ Racing FC, TBD (NWSL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
If the Ohio State – Penn State game gets scheduled for the afternoon, not only could you get an epic matchup at Ohio Stadium, but you could also catch the Columbus Blue Jackets that night before taking the two-hour drive to Cincinnati for the Sunday afternoon Bengals-Bears game.
Week 9: October 30 - November 3, Chicago Bears @ Cincinnati Bengals
Thursday 10/30 | Friday 10/31 | Saturday 11/1 | Sunday 11/2 | Monday 11/3 |
Penn State @ Ohio State, TBD (NCAA-F) | Chicago Bears @ Cincinnati Bengals, 1:00pm (NFL) | |||
St. Louis Blues @ Columbus Blue Jackets, 7:00pm (NHL) | Bay FC @ Racing FC, TBD (NWSL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
If the Ohio State – Penn State game gets scheduled for the afternoon, not only could you get an epic matchup at Ohio Stadium, but you could also catch the Columbus Blue Jackets that night before taking the two-hour drive to Cincinnati for the Sunday afternoon Bengals-Bears game.
Week 10: November 6-10, Bye
Week 10: November 6-10, Bye
Week 11: November 13-17, Cincinnati Bengals @ Pittsburgh Steelers
Thursday 11/13 | Friday 11/14 | Saturday 11/15 | Sunday 11/16 | Monday 11/17 |
Notre Dame @ Pitt, TBD (NCAA-F) | Cincinnati Bengals @ Pittsburgh Steelers, 1:00pm (NFL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
As football doubleheaders go, this one is pretty hard to beat. On Saturday, Notre Dame visits Pitt, and on Sunday, the Bengals visit the Steelers. Both games are at Acrisure Stadium.
Week 11: November 13-17, Cincinnati Bengals @ Pittsburgh Steelers
Thursday 11/13 | Friday 11/14 | Saturday 11/15 | Sunday 11/16 | Monday 11/17 |
Notre Dame @ Pitt, TBD (NCAA-F) | Cincinnati Bengals @ Pittsburgh Steelers, 1:00pm (NFL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
As football doubleheaders go, this one is pretty hard to beat. On Saturday, Notre Dame visits Pitt, and on Sunday, the Bengals visit the Steelers. Both games are at Acrisure Stadium.
Week 12: November 20-24, New England Patriots @ Cincinnati Bengals
Thursday 11/20 | Friday 11/21 | Saturday 11/22 | Sunday 11/23 | Monday 11/24 |
Rugers @ Ohio State, TBD (NCAA-F) | New England Patriots @ Cincinnati Bengals, 1:00pm (NFL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s another chance to do an Ohio State/Bengals doubleheader. On Saturday, Rutgers visits the Horseshoe. If you’d rather just stay local, BYU visits Cincinnati. On Sunday, Bengals-Pats gets the 1pm game.
Week 12: November 20-24, New England Patriots @ Cincinnati Bengals
Thursday 11/20 | Friday 11/21 | Saturday 11/22 | Sunday 11/23 | Monday 11/24 |
Rugers @ Ohio State, TBD (NCAA-F) | New England Patriots @ Cincinnati Bengals, 1:00pm (NFL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s another chance to do an Ohio State/Bengals doubleheader. On Saturday, Rutgers visits the Horseshoe. If you’d rather just stay local, BYU visits Cincinnati. On Sunday, Bengals-Pats gets the 1pm game.
Week 13: November 27 - December 1, Cincinnati Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens
Thursday 11/27 | Friday 11/28 | Saturday 11/29 | Sunday 11/30 | Monday 12/1 |
Cincinnati Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens, 8:20pm (NFL) | Toronto Maple Leafs @ Washington Capitals, 5:00pm (NHL) | Virginia Tech @ Virginia, TBD (NCAA-F) | Denver Broncos @ Washington Commanders, 8:20pm (NFL) | Milwaukee Bucks @ Washington Wizards, 7:00pm (NBA) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s Thanksgiving, and the schedule gods have put two NFL games into the region this weekend. The Ravens host the Bengals on Thanksgiving night, and then the Commanders get the Sunday night slot against the Broncos. Between the two, there’s plenty else to do – the Capitals are at home on Friday night, and Virginia takes on Virginia Tech in Charlottesville on Saturday (120 miles). For those hoping to avoid the high Monday-after-Thanksgiving-airfares, you can stay over an extra night and see the Wizards host the Bucks. The world is your turkey leg!
Week 13: November 27 - December 1, Cincinnati Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens
Thursday 11/27 | Friday 11/28 | Saturday 11/29 | Sunday 11/30 | Monday 12/1 |
Cincinnati Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens, 8:20pm (NFL) | Toronto Maple Leafs @ Washington Capitals, 5:00pm (NHL) | Virginia Tech @ Virginia, TBD (NCAA-F) | Denver Broncos @ Washington Commanders, 8:20pm (NFL) | Milwaukee Bucks @ Washington Wizards, 7:00pm (NBA) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s Thanksgiving, and the schedule gods have put two NFL games into the region this weekend. The Ravens host the Bengals on Thanksgiving night, and then the Commanders get the Sunday night slot against the Broncos. Between the two, there’s plenty else to do – the Capitals are at home on Friday night, and Virginia takes on Virginia Tech in Charlottesville on Saturday (120 miles). For those hoping to avoid the high Monday-after-Thanksgiving-airfares, you can stay over an extra night and see the Wizards host the Bucks. The world is your turkey leg!
Week 14: December 4-8, Cincinnati Bengals @ Buffalo Bills
Thursday 12/4 | Friday 12/5 | Saturday 12/6 | Sunday 12/7 | Monday 12/8 |
Cincinnati Bengals @ Buffalo Bills, 4:25pm (NFL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Well, if you wanted a weekend to just focus on one game, this is it. The Bengals will play the Bills on Sunday, and … that’s all that’s going on. So you’ll have plenty of time for tasting wings around town.
Week 14: December 4-8, Cincinnati Bengals @ Buffalo Bills
Thursday 12/4 | Friday 12/5 | Saturday 12/6 | Sunday 12/7 | Monday 12/8 |
Cincinnati Bengals @ Buffalo Bills, 4:25pm (NFL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Well, if you wanted a weekend to just focus on one game, this is it. The Bengals will play the Bills on Sunday, and … that’s all that’s going on. So you’ll have plenty of time for tasting wings around town.
Week 15: December 11-15, Baltimore Ravens @ Cincinnati Bengals
Thursday 12/11 | Friday 12/12 | Saturday 12/13 | Sunday 12/14 | Monday 12/15 |
Ottawa Senators @ Columbus Blue Jackets, 7:00pm (NHL) | Vegas Golden Knights @ Columbus Blue Jackets, 7:00pm (NHL) | Baltimore Ravens @ Cincinnati Bengals, 1:00pm (NFL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
You can just head to Cincy to catch the Bengals-Ravens game on Sunday, or you can push the envelope and start out in Columbus for Blue Jackets vs. Golden Knights at Nationwide Arena on Saturday. It’s about a two-hour drive between the two, so you can do it.
Week 15: December 11-15, Baltimore Ravens @ Cincinnati Bengals
Thursday 12/11 | Friday 12/12 | Saturday 12/13 | Sunday 12/14 | Monday 12/15 |
Ottawa Senators @ Columbus Blue Jackets, 7:00pm (NHL) | Vegas Golden Knights @ Columbus Blue Jackets, 7:00pm (NHL) | Baltimore Ravens @ Cincinnati Bengals, 1:00pm (NFL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
You can just head to Cincy to catch the Bengals-Ravens game on Sunday, or you can push the envelope and start out in Columbus for Blue Jackets vs. Golden Knights at Nationwide Arena on Saturday. It’s about a two-hour drive between the two, so you can do it.
Week 16: December 18-22, Cincinnati Bengals @ Miami Dolphins
Thursday 12/18 | Friday 12/19 | Saturday 12/20 | Sunday 12/21 | Monday 12/22 |
Carolina Hurricanes @ Florida Panthers, 7:00pm (NHL) | St. Louis Blues @ Florida Panthers, 6:00pm (NHL) | Cincinnati Bengals @ Miami Dolphins, 8:20pm (NFL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
If you like hockey, you can catch the Panthers on both Friday and Saturday nights at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, which is across the street from Sawgrass Mills, the biggest outlet mall in the country. On Sunday, it’s the Dolphins and Bengals in the night slot, so you’ve got plenty of time to tailgate.
Week 16: December 18-22, Cincinnati Bengals @ Miami Dolphins
Thursday 12/18 | Friday 12/19 | Saturday 12/20 | Sunday 12/21 | Monday 12/22 |
Carolina Hurricanes @ Florida Panthers, 7:00pm (NHL) | St. Louis Blues @ Florida Panthers, 6:00pm (NHL) | Cincinnati Bengals @ Miami Dolphins, 8:20pm (NFL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
If you like hockey, you can catch the Panthers on both Friday and Saturday nights at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, which is across the street from Sawgrass Mills, the biggest outlet mall in the country. On Sunday, it’s the Dolphins and Bengals in the night slot, so you’ve got plenty of time to tailgate.
Week 17: December 25-29, Arizona Cardinals @ Cincinnati Bengals
Thursday 12/25 | Friday 12/26 | Saturday 12/27 | Sunday 12/28 | Monday 12/29 |
Arizona Cardinals @ Cincinnati Bengals, TBD (NFL) -- will be Saturday or Sunday | Arizona Cardinals @ Cincinnati Bengals, TBD (NFL) -- will be Saturday or Sunday | |||
New York Islanders @ Columbus Blue Jackets, 5:00pm (NHL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
The schedule for Week 17 has not been set yet – the game could be played on either Saturday or Sunday. So stay tuned.
Week 17: December 25-29, Arizona Cardinals @ Cincinnati Bengals
Thursday 12/25 | Friday 12/26 | Saturday 12/27 | Sunday 12/28 | Monday 12/29 |
Arizona Cardinals @ Cincinnati Bengals, TBD (NFL) -- will be Saturday or Sunday | Arizona Cardinals @ Cincinnati Bengals, TBD (NFL) -- will be Saturday or Sunday | |||
New York Islanders @ Columbus Blue Jackets, 5:00pm (NHL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
The schedule for Week 17 has not been set yet – the game could be played on either Saturday or Sunday. So stay tuned.
Week 18: January 1-5, Cleveland Browns @ Cincinnati Bengals
Thursday 1/1 | Friday 1/2 | Saturday 1/3 | Sunday 1/4 | Monday 1/5 |
Cleveland Browns @ Cincinnati Bengals, game will be on Saturday or Sunday (NFL) | Cleveland Browns @ Cincinnati Bengals, game will be on Saturday or Sunday (NFL) | |||
Buffalo Sabres @ Columbus Blue Jackets, 3:00pm (NHL) | Pittsburgh Penguins @ Columbus Blue Jackets, 3:00pm (NHL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
The bad news: we don’t yet know which day the Bengals-Browns game will be played. The good news? There’s a Blue Jackets game on both Saturday and Sunday, so no matter which day the football game gets scheduled on, you can still go for the NFL/NHL doubleheader.
Week 18: January 1-5, Cleveland Browns @ Cincinnati Bengals
Thursday 1/1 | Friday 1/2 | Saturday 1/3 | Sunday 1/4 | Monday 1/5 |
Cleveland Browns @ Cincinnati Bengals, game will be on Saturday or Sunday (NFL) | Cleveland Browns @ Cincinnati Bengals, game will be on Saturday or Sunday (NFL) | |||
Buffalo Sabres @ Columbus Blue Jackets, 3:00pm (NHL) | Pittsburgh Penguins @ Columbus Blue Jackets, 3:00pm (NHL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
The bad news: we don’t yet know which day the Bengals-Browns game will be played. The good news? There’s a Blue Jackets game on both Saturday and Sunday, so no matter which day the football game gets scheduled on, you can still go for the NFL/NHL doubleheader.
Bottom Line
If you’re heading to Cincinnati for a Bengals game, we like the weeks when you can also get to an Ohio State game. That’s weeks 2, 5, 9, and 12. If you’re heading on the road, the week 6 Wisconsin/Green Bay doubleheader is pretty great, as is the Week 13 Thanksgiving extravaganza in Baltimore. Happy sports travels!
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