How to Watch Bengals vs. Ravens on DIRECTV: Channel, Kickoff Time and Streaming for NFL Week 7
The Cincinnati Bengals visit the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 1 p.m. ET (noon CT) at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. The game airs on CBS, so DIRECTV customers watch it on their local CBS station, and it also streams on Paramount+.
It's the first of two AFC North meetings this season. Baltimore is 4-1 and leads the division, and Cincinnati is 3-2 and comes in off its Week 6 bye after a 31-24 win at Miami. Here's how to find Bengals-Ravens on DIRECTV, whether it's on in your area and every way to stream it, as of October 15, 2026.
Bengals vs. Ravens game details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, October 25, 2026 (NFL Week 7) |
| Kickoff | 1 p.m. ET / noon CT / 11 a.m. MT / 10 a.m. PT |
| Stadium | M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland |
| TV | CBS (regional, early Sunday window) |
| DIRECTV channel | Your local CBS station (number varies by market) |
| Streaming | Paramount+ (any plan, where your CBS station carries the game); NFL+ (phones and tablets, local games); NFL Sunday Ticket (out of market) |
| Broadcast team | Not yet announced by CBS as of October 15 |
| Ravens radio | 98 Rock (97.9 FM) and WBAL (1090 AM) |
| Records | Ravens 4-1; Bengals 3-2 (as of October 15) |
How to watch Bengals vs. Ravens on DIRECTV
Your local CBS station
CBS doesn't have one national channel number on DIRECTV. You get it through your local CBS affiliate, and the number depends on your market. DIRECTV includes local channels with its core packages wherever they're available. Press Guide and look for your CBS station, or search "Bengals" or "Ravens" to find the game. Our guides to what channel CBS is in your area and getting CBS on DIRECTV have more.
If you removed local channels from your satellite package, add them back in your DIRECTV account a day or two before Sunday so the guide has time to update. See our guide to adding local channels on DIRECTV.
Here's how each DIRECTV setup lines up for this game, as of October 15, 2026:
| Your setup | How to watch Bengals-Ravens | What you need |
|---|---|---|
| DIRECTV satellite with local channels | Your local CBS station | Local channels in your package (included with core packages where available) |
| DIRECTV streaming | Your local CBS station in the guide or DIRECTV app | A package with local channels where available |
| MySports Genre Pack | Local CBS where available | The sports-focused streaming plan, $64.99/mo regular price |
| Paramount+ | The NFL on CBS game your local CBS station carries | Any Paramount+ plan (plans start at $8.99/mo), billed by Paramount |
| Outside the CBS coverage area for this game | NFL Sunday Ticket (not sold to DIRECTV homes) or follow along on NFL RedZone, channel 211 | YouTube or YouTube TV for Sunday Ticket; RedZone add-on (included with PREMIER) |
Paramount+ says any of its plans streams the NFL on CBS games your local CBS station airs, with plans starting at $8.99 a month as of October 15, 2026. If the app isn't showing up on your DIRECTV device, our guide to Paramount+ missing on DIRECTV can help. The MySports Genre Pack also carries national sports networks such as ESPN and NFL Network. Not sure you have your CBS station? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Will Bengals vs. Ravens be on TV in my area?
CBS has four games at 1 p.m. ET in Week 7: Bengals at Ravens, Colts at Vikings, Dolphins at Jets and Browns at Titans. The Baltimore and Cincinnati markets will get Bengals-Ravens. FOX has this week's doubleheader, so each CBS station shows one Sunday-afternoon game, either a 1 p.m. game or Broncos at Cardinals at 4:05 p.m. ET. CBS hadn't published its Week 7 coverage assignments as of October 15, and the league finalizes them during game week, so check your local listings later in the week.
If it isn't on CBS near you, NFL Sunday Ticket is the way to watch live at home. It's sold through YouTube and YouTube TV, not to DIRECTV homes. Read more about getting NFL Sunday Ticket without YouTube TV and why NFL Sunday Ticket is no longer on DIRECTV. DIRECTV homes can also follow every Sunday-afternoon game on NFL RedZone, channel 211.
Bengals and Ravens results so far
Here's how each team got here, from the teams' 2026 schedules as of October 15, 2026:
| Week | Bengals | Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | W 33-27 vs. Buccaneers | W 41-23 at Colts |
| Week 2 | W 20-6 at Texans | L 17-24 vs. Saints |
| Week 3 | L 27-30 at Steelers | W 34-31 vs. Cowboys (Rio de Janeiro) |
| Week 4 | L 17-22 vs. Jaguars | W 24-18 vs. Titans |
| Week 5 | W 31-24 at Dolphins | W 30-23 (OT) at Falcons (Sunday night) |
| Week 6 | Bye | at Browns, Sun., Oct. 18, 1 p.m. ET (FOX) |
Bengals vs. Ravens storylines
- Division stakes: Baltimore sits alone atop the AFC North at 4-1, and Cincinnati is part of a three-way tie at 3-2 with Cleveland and Pittsburgh. The teams meet again on Thursday, December 31, at 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video in Cincinnati.
- Lamar Jackson's ankle: Jackson hurt his ankle late in the first half of the October 4 win over Tennessee and missed the game in Atlanta. Tyler Huntley started there, going 24-of-32 for 201 yards and two touchdowns and scoring the winning 1-yard run in overtime. Head coach Jesse Minter called Jackson day-to-day on October 14. Our Ravens vs. Falcons guide covers that game.
- Hendrickson against his old team: pass rusher Trey Hendrickson signed with Baltimore this offseason after five seasons in Cincinnati. He returned to full practice on October 14 after missing two games following a finger procedure.
- Burrow and Chase rolling: Joe Burrow threw four touchdown passes at Miami, and Ja'Marr Chase made a one-handed 45-yard touchdown catch that moved him past Isaac Curtis into third on the Bengals' career receiving list, per the team. Head coach Zac Taylor said the bye came at a great time, with mistakes to clean up before the trip to Baltimore.
- A split last season: the Bengals won 32-14 in Baltimore on Thanksgiving night 2025, and the Ravens answered with a 24-0 shutout in Cincinnati on December 14. Baltimore leads the all-time series 33-28, according to the Bengals.
- A new era in Baltimore: this is Minter's first season as the Ravens' head coach after John Harbaugh's 18 seasons.
- What's next: the Bengals host the Titans on CBS on Sunday, November 1, at 1 p.m. ET, and the Ravens visit the Bills on CBS that day at 1 p.m. ET.
Other NFL Week 7 games and DIRECTV channels
Here's the rest of the Week 7 schedule with networks and DIRECTV channels, as of October 15, 2026. Local CBS, FOX, NBC and ABC stations don't have one national DIRECTV number, so search the guide by network or call letters.
| Day and kickoff (ET) | Game | Network | DIRECTV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu., Oct. 22, 8:15 p.m. | Patriots at Bears | Prime Video | Streaming only (Prime Video app) |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 9:30 a.m. | Steelers vs. Saints (Paris) | NFL Network | 212 |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 1 p.m. | Bengals at Ravens; Colts at Vikings; Dolphins at Jets; Browns at Titans | CBS | Local CBS station |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 1 p.m. | 49ers at Falcons; Buccaneers at Panthers; Giants at Texans | FOX | Local FOX station |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 4:05 p.m. | Broncos at Cardinals | CBS | Local CBS station |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 4:25 p.m. | Packers at Lions; Rams at Raiders | FOX | Local FOX station |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 8:20 p.m. | Chiefs at Seahawks | NBC; Peacock | Local NBC station |
| Mon., Oct. 26, 8:15 p.m. | Cowboys at Eagles | ESPN (ABC simulcast) | 206; local ABC station |
The Bills, Jaguars, Chargers and Commanders are on bye. See the full NFL Week 7 TV schedule and DIRECTV channels, the Steelers vs. Saints Paris game guide and the Chiefs vs. Seahawks Sunday Night Football guide. For the season's channels and packages, read our guide to how to watch the NFL on DIRECTV. Local channel help by state: DIRECTV channels for Maryland and Ohio.
Compare DIRECTV packages at your address or call 1-855-690-9884.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is Bengals vs. Ravens on DIRECTV?
It's on CBS, so tune to your local CBS station. CBS doesn't have one national DIRECTV channel number, so the number depends on your market. Search the guide for "Bengals" or "Ravens" to find it.
What time is the Bengals-Ravens game on October 25?
Kickoff is 1 p.m. ET (noon CT) on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland.
Is Bengals vs. Ravens on in my area?
It's one of four CBS games at 1 p.m. ET, along with Colts at Vikings, Dolphins at Jets and Browns at Titans. The Baltimore and Cincinnati markets get Bengals-Ravens. Which game your CBS station shows depends on your market, so check your local listings.
Can I stream Bengals vs. Ravens?
Yes, if it airs on CBS in your market. Paramount+ streams NFL on CBS games that air on your local CBS station with any plan, and DIRECTV's streaming service includes your local CBS station where local channels are available. NFL+ streams local games on phones and tablets. Out-of-market fans need NFL Sunday Ticket, which is sold through YouTube and YouTube TV.
Who won the last Bengals-Ravens game?
The Ravens won the most recent meeting 24-0 in Cincinnati on December 14, 2025. The Bengals had won 32-14 in Baltimore on Thanksgiving night earlier that season. Baltimore leads the all-time series 33-28.
Is Bengals vs. Ravens on NFL RedZone?
NFL RedZone, DIRECTV channel 211, covers every Sunday-afternoon game, including the 1 p.m. ET window. It's included with PREMIER and is an extra-cost add-on with other DIRECTV packages.
Need help finding your local CBS station? Call 1-855-690-9884.
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