A Rivalry Renewed
The NFL’s upcoming 2026 season will see the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Cincinnati Bengals in a Sunday Night Football slot during Week 10, according to a leaked schedule that has already started circulating among fans.
The matchup adds another chapter to a rivalry that dates back to 1970, a span in which the Steelers have compiled a 72‑41 record over the Bengals, underscoring the dominance Pittsburgh has enjoyed in their head‑to‑head meetings.
In the 2025 season the two clubs split their meetings, dropping a game in Week 6 before turning the tables in Week 11, a swing that has only heightened expectations for the next encounter.
The leaked slate also includes a Week 2 road test against a divisional leader, suggesting that the Steelers’ early schedule could be both challenging and pivotal as they look to build momentum.
With the official NFL schedule release still pending, fans are eagerly awaiting a full view of the 2026 calendar, hoping to map out travel plans and TV recordings for the games that will shape the playoff picture.