Buccaneers open their season against Bengals at Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH, and Canadian viewers get it in the Sunday afternoon window. Kickoff is 1:00 PM ET PM.
Below is the confirmed start time in every Canadian time zone, the channel carrying it, and the streaming options. There is no blackout on any of it in Canada.
What time is Buccaneers vs Bengals in Canada?
Buccaneers vs Bengals kicks off at 1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 10:00 AM PT on Sunday, September 13, 2026. It is listed in Eastern, Central and Pacific time so viewers across Canada can follow the correct start.
| Detail | Buccaneers vs Bengals in Canada |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Buccaneers vs Bengals, Week 1 |
| Date | Sunday, September 13, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 10:00 AM PT |
| Venue | Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH |
| TV | CTV (regional) / RDS (French) |
| Live stream | NFL Game Pass (DAZN) |
| Week | Week 1, 2026 NFL season |
How to watch Buccaneers vs Bengals in Canada
CTV carries the Sunday afternoon slate, and this game is part of it. That coverage is regional, however, so which fixture your local CTV shows depends on where in the country you are. Where it is the regional pick, CTV is conventional over-the-air television, so an antenna or the most basic cable tier is enough and there is nothing to pay.
NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game of the season, live or on demand, wherever you are in Canada. There are no Canadian blackouts, so it is the reliable option if this fixture is not your region’s CTV game, or if you want to follow more than one at once. Game Pass sits inside a standard DAZN subscription rather than costing extra. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.
For the full season picture across CTV, TSN, RDS and DAZN, our guide to watching the NFL in Canada sets out which service carries each window.
Is Buccaneers vs Bengals worth watching?
Week 1 is the first meaningful test for both teams, with a fresh season and no room for early assumptions. For the analysis and our view of the game, read the Buccaneers vs Bengals prediction.
Buccaneers vs Bengals: how to watch FAQ
1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 10:00 AM PT on Sunday 13 September.
On CTV where it is your region’s Sunday afternoon pick, or on NFL Game Pass through DAZN, which carries it everywhere in Canada.
CTV has the English-language broadcast and RDS has the French-language one. CTV’s Sunday afternoon coverage is regional, so check your local listings.
Yes, if it is the game your regional CTV is showing. CTV is free over the air, so an antenna or basic cable is enough. If it is not your regional pick, a DAZN subscription is the way to watch it.
No. Canada has no NFL blackout restrictions, so DAZN carries every game live.
Broadcast details correct at time of writing and subject to change