This week is the NFL’s 2025 Schedule Release, which will be officially announced this coming Wednesday evening at 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PT. Until then, you’ll hear a lot of rumors and leaks about who will end up playing who and when during the upcoming season.
We’ve known for a while now about all the teams the Bengals will face in 2025, just not in what specific order. For those who need a refresher, here are this season’s opponents:
Home – Steelers, Browns, Ravens, Cardinals, Lions, Bears, Jaguars, Patriots, Jets
Away – Steelers, Browns, Ravens, Bills, Broncos, Packers, Dolphins, Vikings
FanDuel Sportsbook has the Bengals’ 2025 win total set at 7.5.
Be sure to keep it right here for all rumored matchups for the Chargers as we’ll keep this post updated through the official reveal.
There are also some pre-planned “leaks” by the NFL that will be announced on a number of different shows and networks. These are confirmed announcements that will happen before the Wednesday night release:
Monday, May 12: TODAY Show on NBC
Monday, May 12: FOX
Monday, May 12: Prime Video
Tuesday, May 13: ESPN (announcement on ABC’s Good Morning America)
Tuesday, May 13: International slate confirmed on NFL Network’s Good Morning Football
Wednesday, May 14: CBS Mornings
Wednesday, May 14: Netflix
International games
Week 1: Sao Paolo, Brazil: TBD vs. Chargers
Berlin game: TBD vs. Colts
London games: TBD vs. Jets, Browns, Jags
Madrid game: TBD vs. Dolphins
Dublin game: TBD vs. Steelers
Cincinnati Bengals Schedule News, Rumors and Leaks