Midwest Showdown: Chiefs vs. Bengals Game Info & Rivalry History

When Do the Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs Play Next?

Cincinnati Bengals tickets and Kansas City Chiefs tickets can be found on their respective team pages, along with schedule information.

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Are the Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs Rivals?

Yes, the Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs are rivals. Their rivalry stems from the Bengals and Chiefs meeting in the AFC Championship game two years in a row, during the 2021 and 2022 NFL Playoffs.

Who are the Cincinnati Bengals’ Biggest Rivals?

Besides the Chiefs, the Cincinnati Bengals have a rivalry with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns. The Bengals also have an intense rivalry with the Baltimore Ravens. The rivalry between the Ravens and Bengals comes from both teams being part of the AFC North, as well as the incredible competition between the Ravens’ star quarterback Lamar Jackson and Bengals’ star quarterback Joe Burrow.

Who are the Kansas City Chiefs’ Biggest Rivals?

Along with the Bengals, the Kansas City Chiefs have a rivalry with divisional opponents the Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers. The Raiders vs. Chiefs rivalry is among one of the strongest in the NFL, stemming from bench-clearing brawls in the 1970s. The Chiefs and Raiders have played each other more than 120 times.

Game Results Between the Chiefs & Bengals

When the Bengals play the Chiefs, the Bengals’ quarterback Joe Burrow and the Chiefs’ quarterback Patrick Mahomes make their competitions a must-see. Fighting to the last minute, the Bengals and Chiefs play for AFC dominance whenever they meet, and the games are often extremely close. Since their first matchup in 1968, the Chiefs and Bengals have an overall record of 18-15 in favor of the Bengals. Over the years, the Bengals have held the edge in the rivalry, winning five straight games between 1972–1977 and another four consecutive wins between 2008–2015. Entering the 2023 season, the Chiefs have the most recent victory with an AFC Championship win over the Bengals in 2022.

DateHome TeamAway TeamLocationWinnerScore
01/29/2023ChiefsBengalsGEHA Field at Arrowhead StadiumKansas City23-20
12/04/2022BengalsChiefsPaycor StadiumCincinnati27-24
01/30/2022ChiefsBengalsGEHA Field at Arrowhead StadiumCincinnati27-24
01/02/2022BengalsChiefsPaycor StadiumCincinnati34-31
10/21/2018ChiefsBengalsGEHA Field at Arrowhead StadiumKansas City45-10
10/04/2015BengalsChiefsPaycor StadiumCincinnati36-21
11/18/2012ChiefsBengalsGEHA Field at Arrowhead StadiumCincinnati28-6
12/27/2009BengalsChiefsPaycor StadiumCincinnati17-10
12/28/2008BengalsChiefsPaycor StadiumCincinnati16-6
10/14/2007ChiefsBengalsGEHA Field at Arrowhead StadiumKansas City27-20
09/10/2006ChiefsBengalsGEHA Field at Arrowhead StadiumCincinnati23-10
01/01/2006ChiefsBengalsGEHA Field at Arrowhead StadiumKansas City37-3
11/16/2003BengalsChiefsPaycor StadiumCincinnati24-19
10/10/1993ChiefsBengalsGEHA Field at Arrowhead StadiumKansas City17-15
10/01/1989ChiefsBengalsGEHA Field at Arrowhead StadiumCincinnati21-17
11/13/1988ChiefsBengalsGEHA Field at Arrowhead StadiumKansas City31-28
12/06/1987BengalsChiefsPaycor StadiumCincinnati30-27
09/07/1986ChiefsBengalsGEHA Field at Arrowhead StadiumKansas City24-14

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Kansas City Chiefs History

The Bengals and Chiefs rivalry is a new one in the NFL. Unlike many NFL rivalries, the Bengals and the Chiefs are in different divisions; the Bengals are in the AFC North and the Chiefs in the AFC West. This bitter competition comes from the extremely close AFC Championship games in 2021 and 2022. The rivalry began during the 2021 season when the Bengals, led by star quarterback Joe Burrow, upset the Chiefs in week 17 of the regular season 34-31. The Bengals and Chiefs then met in the AFC Championship a few weeks later. During that game, the Bengals again upset the dominant Chiefs and their star quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, at the Chiefs home stadium in overtime 27-24 to advance to Superbowl LVI. The Bengals vs. Chiefs rematch at the end of the 2022 regular season was a highly anticipated game. The Bengals again defeated the Chiefs 27-24, setting the stage for an action-packed 2022 AFC Championship game.

Prior to their second AFC Championship game, tensions began to rise as insults between the two teams and cities started to flow. At this point, Joe Burrow was 3-0 against Mahomes and the Chiefs as the Bengals headed to Arrowhead for their second consecutive AFC Championship game. Unfortunately for Burrow and the Bengals, the Chiefs defeated the Bengals 23-20 during that game. Amazingly, this made the fourth consecutive game where it was decided upon by exactly three points. The Chiefs went on to win Superbowl LVII.

With an overall record of 18-15 favoring the Bengals, the stage is set for another competitive matchup between these two NFL juggernauts.

Where Do the Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals Play?

The Kansas City Chiefs play at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Playing their inaugural game in 1972, the Chiefs have called Arrowhead their home for more than 50 years.

The Bengals play their home games at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. With a capacity of more than 65,000, Paycor Stadium has been the Bengals home since it opened in 2000.

Other NFL Matchups

AFCNFC
Bengals vs. RavensBears vs. Cardinals
Browns vs. RavensCardinals vs. Rams
Ravens vs. Steelers49ers vs. Cardinals
Bills vs. ChiefsCardinals vs. Seahawks
Bills vs. DolphinsFalcons vs. Panthers
Bills vs. PatriotsFalcons vs. Saints
Bills vs. JetsFalcons vs. Buccaneers
Bengals vs. BrownsPanthers vs. Saints
Bengals vs. ChiefsBuccaneers vs. Panthers
Bengals vs. SteelersBears vs. Lions
Browns vs. SteelersBears vs. Packers
Broncos vs. ChiefsBears vs. Vikings
Broncos vs. RaidersCowboys vs. Packers
Broncos vs. ChargersCowboys vs. Rams
Colts vs. TexansCowboys vs. Giants
Jaguars vs. TexansCowboys vs. Eagles
Colts vs. JaguarsCowboys vs. 49ers
Chiefs vs. RaidersLions vs. Packers
Chargers vs. RaidersLions vs. Vikings
Chargers vs. ChiefsVikings vs. Packers
Dolphins vs. Patriots49ers vs. Rams
Dolphins vs. JetsSaints vs. Vikings
Jets vs. PatriotsBuccaneers vs. Saints
Titans vs. RavensGiants vs. Eagles
Texans vs. TitansRams vs. Seahawks
Colts vs. TitansSeahawks vs. 49ers
Jaguars vs. TitansCommanders vs. Cowboys
Titans vs. SteelersCommanders vs. Giants
Commanders vs. Eagles

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