The Cincinnati Bengals visit the Houston Texans on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at 1 p.m. ET. The Week 2 game is scheduled for CBS, with Paramount+ as a streaming option in eligible local markets.
Bengals vs. Texans: date, time and broadcast
- Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
- Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET / noon CT / 11 a.m. MT / 10 a.m. PT
- TV: CBS (regional coverage)
- Streaming: Paramount+ (subject to local game availability)
- Home team: Houston Texans
Check the official team schedule information for game details.
Where to watch Bengals vs. Texans on TV
Look for the game in your local CBS station’s listings. Sunday afternoon broadcasts vary by region, so a CBS channel in one city may show a different matchup than a CBS channel elsewhere.
How to stream the game
Paramount+ streams local NFL on CBS games. Sign in and check the NFL listing for your area.
For eligible out-of-market Sunday afternoon games, NFL Sunday Ticket through YouTube or YouTube TV is the relevant option. Local broadcasts are excluded from Sunday Ticket.
Before kickoff
Cincinnati travels to Houston for its first road game of the season. The Bengals’ schedule lists Reliant Stadium as the venue, with a noon local start in Houston.
Confirm your local listing and account access ahead of the start. The network assignment alone does not guarantee that this particular game will be shown where you live.
U.S. viewing guide. Schedule information checked September 14, 2026.