Bengals home games and a Cincinnati weekend with your group

The Bengals' remaining Paycor home games are November 1, November 15 and November 29, December 13 and December 31, plus January 9 or 10 for Week 18. The December 31 Ravens game is on New Year's Eve; the November 8 Atlanta game is played in Madrid. For a Cincinnati group trip, choose from the Paycor dates and leave the Browns weekend flexible until its exact day is set.

Paycor Stadium is about 8 minutes away by car from our East Walnut Hills houses. The drive estimate is without traffic, and game days, rush hour and events add time. Our guests come for Bengals games, including families who want a place to spend the rest of the weekend together. You can compare the houses once you know which matchup the group wants.

The remaining Paycor home dates

All kickoff times below are Eastern Time. Schedules can change; confirm the Bengals' official schedule before arranging travel and again as the game approaches.

The Steelers game is Sunday Night Football at Paycor. The Browns matchup is Week 18, with its day, kickoff and broadcast still to be set. That makes the January game a different travel decision from the five dates with posted times: the group needs enough flexibility for either day.

The November 8 game against the Atlanta Falcons is played in Madrid. Atlanta is the designated host, even though a schedule display can show the matchup as "vs." Cincinnati. That weekend belongs in a Spain trip plan; the dates above are the remaining Cincinnati home games after October 7, 2026.

Put check-in beside kickoff

For the Titans and Saints afternoon games, a 1 PM kickoff comes before our regular 4 PM check-in. Arriving ahead of game day gives the group time at the house first. Most of our groups arrive Thursday or Friday and stay two or three nights, so a weekend arrival can also leave room for Cincinnati beyond the stadium.

The Chiefs' 4:25 PM kickoff leaves little time after standard check-in for settling into the house and going downtown. A family with luggage, groceries or small children should weigh that timing when choosing its arrival day. Early check-in is often possible when nobody checks out that morning, but a same-day turnover determines whether an earlier arrival works.

For the Steelers evening game, the apartments can give relatives somewhere to eat and rest before the late departure. They also provide lodging for any registered family members who would enjoy Cincinnati without attending the game. Quiet hours are 10 PM to 9 AM, including after a night-game return.

If relatives fly in, CVG Airport is about 26 minutes away by car without traffic. Self check-in lets people coming from different places reach their apartment at different times. A late flight can fit a separate arrival, with the group's lodging already chosen around who is staying overnight.

A game weekend across the Francis houses

Our Cincinnati game weekend lodging page compares the houses and stadium drives for families planning the rest of the trip around football. Use it alongside the posted Paycor schedule when settling the overnight roster.

We would compare the Blue House for families wanting three apartments in one building, or add neighboring Cincy Historic Gem for the two-house arrangement that sleeps 42. Separate kitchens and living spaces let relatives have a breakfast or rest in their own apartment before meeting up for the game.

Sana's extended family used the two homes for a Bengals trip:

We stayed at Preston’s place for a Bengals game. The two homes were perfect for our large, extended family. Everyone had private space but living areas to congregate and spend time together. Very clean, great ambiance and style. I appreciated the amenities-soaps, basic supplies in the kitchen, and plenty of linens.

The large-groups sleeping guide gives the bed assignments and capacities for all three houses, including the air mattresses that count toward "sleeps." Use that room detail when the family has different preferences about bed sharing or private bedrooms. A total headcount does not settle those preferences.

These historic houses are not a fit for guests who cannot manage stairs. If grandparents or anyone with stair concerns is coming, review the grandparents and stairs guide with them. It covers the Historic Gem's ground-floor apartment as well as the exterior steps that remain on arrival.

The Ravens game makes a New Year's Eve stay

Thursday, December 31 brings an 8:15 PM ET kickoff against Baltimore. A same-day arrival can work around the 4 PM check-in, with time at the apartment before going to Paycor. We would keep that meal straightforward so relatives coming from different cities can unpack and eat as they arrive.

Each apartment has its own kitchen. For this evening game, dividing groceries among the apartments can let one household have an earlier dinner while another reaches the house later. The separate living spaces also give registered guests staying in a place to settle while the gamegoers are out.

The houses provide lodging for registered guests, with no parties or events. A New Year's Eve booking follows those rules, and extra daytime people require advance discussion. Include everyone who will sleep at the house in the lodging plan, even when some relatives have a different New Year's Eve outing.

Breakfast and house parking

For a Sunday afternoon game, breakfast at the apartments can keep the morning simple. The family can use its own kitchen before leaving for Paycor, without moving all the food to another household's space. Our Cincinnati guidebook includes Urbana Cafe, Skyline Chili and Fireside Pizza for a coffee or meal outside the houses. Confirm dining arrangements directly with a business if the whole group wants to go.

House parking differs from the stadium trip. The Historic Gem has driveway parking plus street parking; the Blue House and Victorian Estate use street parking. Vehicle size matters when a family is bringing a van, and the house arrangement should be considered before choosing one vehicle for everyone.

Bengals lodging questions

Questions we hear from groups

Which remaining matchups have evening kickoffs?

The Steelers visit on November 15 has an 8:20 PM ET kickoff, and the Ravens game on December 31 starts at 8:15 PM ET. Both are at Paycor. Check the official schedule for changes before travel.

Should we reach Cincinnati before a Sunday afternoon game?

That gives your group time to settle at the house before kickoff. Standard check-in is 4 PM, while the Titans and Saints games start at 1 PM. An earlier house arrival depends on whether a group checks out that morning and the turnover schedule.

Can the extended family take both Francis houses for football?

The Blue House and Historic Gem book together for 42, with five private apartments across the two neighboring houses. They are lodging for the registered group. The detailed sleeping guide helps the family compare that arrangement with a single house.

Is January 9 already fixed for the Browns game?

Week 18 is listed as Jan. 9 or 10, 2027, date set later. Kickoff and broadcast are TBD. Keep that uncertainty in the group's travel decision.

Why does Airbnb stop our football guest count at 16?

Airbnb caps a single booking at 16, although our houses sleep 20, 22 and 32. The inquiry form handles a larger headcount or a multi-house arrangement. Individual houses have Airbnb and VRBO links on their pages.

Can extra friends join us after returning from Paycor?

The house rules are registered guests only, with no parties or events. Additional daytime people need discussion before arrangements are made. A game stay follows the same guest rules as any other house booking.

Send us your game date and full headcount, including the relatives staying in, with vehicle types, stair needs and any arrival or visitor request. We can compare the house arrangement for that particular weekend.

Sources and current visitor information

• Cincinnati Bengals official schedule
• Bengals season schedule announcement
• Steelers Sunday Night Football announcement
• NFL important dates and Week 18
• NFL Madrid game and designated host
• Bengals Madrid game announcement
• Two Francis houses Airbnb listing
• OSRM driving estimate basis
• OpenStreetMap routing data

Your host, Preston Oglesbee

Preston and his family own and host the three houses in East Walnut Hills and have hosted hundreds of groups in them.