Cincinnati Bearcats Schedule 2026: Dates, Times & TV

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Cincinnati Bearcats 2026 Schedule

The Cincinnati Bearcats college football season features 12 games. Home games are played at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati, OH.

How to Watch the Cincinnati Bearcats

  • Fox — 3 games
  • ESPN+ — 2 games
  • ESPN2 — 1 game
  • TNT — 1 game
  • FS1 — 1 game
  • ESPN — 1 game

Watch on Fubo Fubo carries ESPN+, ESPN2, FS1, and ESPN — 5 of 12 games this season. Broadcasters for 3 more games haven't been announced yet. ESPN+ comes through ESPN Unlimited, included with eligible Fubo plans but watched in the ESPN app after a one-time activation. Channel lineups were checked on October 31, 2026 and change often — confirm the current lineup for your area at fubo.tv before subscribing.

Next Up
@ Houston Cougars
Saturday, November 7 · 3:30 PM · Week 10
TDECU Stadium · Houston, TX

Upcoming Games

Week 10
@ Houston Cougars
Sat, Nov 7 · 3:30 PM
TDECU Stadium · Houston, TX
Week 11
@ Iowa State Cyclones
Sat, Nov 14 · Time TBD
Jack Trice Stadium · Ames, IA
Network TBD
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Week 12
vs Colorado Buffaloes
Sat, Nov 21 · Time TBD
Nippert Stadium · Cincinnati, OH
Network TBD
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Week 13
@ BYU Cougars
Sat, Nov 28 · Time TBD
LaVell Edwards Stadium · Provo, UT
Network TBD
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Past Games

Week 1
vs Boston College Eagles
Sat, Sep 5 · 3:30 PM
Nippert Stadium · Cincinnati, OH
W 34–15
Fox
Week 2
vs Western Carolina Catamounts
Sat, Sep 12 · 7:00 PM
Nippert Stadium · Cincinnati, OH
W 62–10
ESPN+
Week 3
vs Miami (OH) RedHawks
Sat, Sep 19 · 3:30 PM
TQL Stadium · Cincinnati, OH
W 35–31
ESPN+
Week 4
vs Kansas State Wildcats
Sat, Sep 26 · 7:00 PM
Nippert Stadium · Cincinnati, OH
W 31–26
ESPN2
Week 5
@ Arizona Wildcats
Sat, Oct 3 · 11:00 PM
Casino Del Sol Stadium · Tucson, AZ
L 7–34
Fox
Week 7
@ West Virginia Mountaineers
Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 PM
Milan Puskar Stadium · Morgantown, WV
L 42–45
TNT
Week 8
vs Texas Tech Red Raiders
Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM
Nippert Stadium · Cincinnati, OH
W 37–24
FS1
Week 9
vs Utah Utes
Sat, Oct 31 · 3:45 PM
Nippert Stadium · Cincinnati, OH
L 25–49
ESPN

All times shown in ET. Times marked TBD are typically announced by the conference's TV partners six to twelve days before kickoff. Schedule subject to change.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do the Cincinnati Bearcats play next?
Cincinnati Bearcats next play @ Houston Cougars on Saturday, November 7 at 3:30 PM ET. The game airs on Fox.
How many games do the Cincinnati Bearcats have left this season?
4 games remain on the Cincinnati Bearcats schedule, including 1 at home.
What channel are the Cincinnati Bearcats games on?
Upcoming Cincinnati Bearcats games are carried by Fox. See the full Cincinnati Bearcats viewing guide for streaming options and cord-cutter details.
When is the Cincinnati Bearcats bye week?
The Cincinnati Bearcats are on bye in Week 6 of the 2026 season. They play @ Arizona Wildcats on Saturday, October 3, then return Saturday, October 17 against West Virginia Mountaineers.

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