The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will kick off their 2026 regular season today on the road against the Cincinnati Bengals.
It’s a marquee opening day matchup that pits two former Heisman Trophy winners and No. 1 overall picks against each other in Baker Mayfield and Joe Burrow.
Each team features a high-powered offense complemented by a completely revamped defense. Both teams will see their headline offseason additions take the field, with Dexter Lawrence making his Bengals debut and Rueben Bain Jr. making his NFL debut for the Buccaneers.
The Buccaneers’ first matchup of the season is shaping up to be must-see TV. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch and listen to the game so you don’t miss a snap as Tampa Bay looks to win its sixth consecutive season opener.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Cincinnati Bengals game details
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Cincinnati Bengals injury report
- How to watch Buccaneers vs. Bengals Week 1 game on TV
- How to stream Buccaneers vs. Bengals
- How to listen to Buccaneers vs. Bengals on the radio
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Cincinnati Bengals game details
- Date: Sunday, September 13
- Location: Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio
- Kickoff time: 1:00 pm ET
- Weather: According to AccuWeather.com, it’s going to be a hot and sunny afternoon in Cincinnati. At 1 p.m. kickoff it’s forecasted to be 82 degrees under mostly sunny skies. It will heat up to 87 degrees by the end of the fourth quarter, with a RealFeel of a blazing 91 degrees.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Cincinnati Bengals injury report
Both teams enter Week 1 almost fully healthy.
For the Buccaneers, WR Jalen McMillan (knee), RB Sean Tucker (hamstring), and T Justin Skule (oblique) are all doubtful. LB Christian Rozeboom (foot) is questionable.
For the Bengals, DE Shemar Stewart (knee) is doubtful.
How to watch Buccaneers vs. Bengals Week 1 game on TV
The Buccaneers' season opener on Sunday afternoon against the Bengals will air locally on FOX.
Kevin Kugler will be on play-by-play, Daryl Johnston will serve as the analyst and Allison Williams will report from the sidelines.
How to stream Buccaneers vs. Bengals
The game can be streamed via NFL+ for in-market viewers and NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV for out-of-market fans.
How to listen to Buccaneers vs. Bengals on the radio
The flagship radio broadcast will take place on WXTB 97.9 FM with Tony Castricone on play-by-play alongside Dave Moore as the color commentator and Jay Recher as the sideline reporter.
In-market fans can access both English and Spanish radio broadcasts via the official Buccaneers app or at Buccaneers.com.
Here is the full list of radio stations where you can listen to the Buccaneers vs. Bengals game.
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