Cincinnati's push to return to the postseason won't be easy, as their 2025 schedule features a cross-conference clash with the NFC North. The four NFC North squads finished the 2024 season with a combined record of 45-23, with three teams making the playoffs.

For at least the past two years, the Bengals and Visit Cincy have told the NFL they're interested in the sought-after preseason event.

The NFL schedule for the upcoming season was released on Wednesday, and fans can secure their tickets now to see the Cincinnati Bengals in action.

The Bengals have revealed their 2025 schedule, with multiple prime-time games and a holiday matchup on the docket.

The Bengals will play nine games at Paycor Stadium and eight games away from Cincinnati, with six of those games against their division rivals from the AFC North

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