How to Watch New England Patriots vs. Cincinnati Bengals: NFL Week 12 Showdown – Kickoff Times Across US Time Zones, TV Channel, and Streaming Guide

Cincinnati, OH – November 21, 2025 – The New England Patriots (9-2) head to Paycor Stadium this Sunday to take on the Cincinnati Bengals in a key AFC matchup during Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season. With the Patriots riding high after a dominant start under head coach Mike Vrabel and the Bengals looking to turn their season around, this 1:00 PM ET kickoff promises plenty of intrigue.

Here’s everything you need to know to catch all the action, no matter where you are in the United States.

Kickoff Time by US Time Zone

The game kicks off at 1:00 PM Eastern Time on Sunday, November 23, 2025.

• Eastern Time (ET): 1:00 PM
• Central Time (CT): 12:00 PM (Noon)
• Mountain Time (MT): 11:00 AM
• Pacific Time (PT): 10:00 AM
• Alaska Time (AKT): 9:00 AM
• Hawaii-Aleutian Time (HT): 8:00 AM

TV Channel

• National/Local Broadcast: CBS
  • Boston area: WBZ-TV Channel 4
  • Cincinnati area: WKRC-TV Channel 12
  • Dayton: WHIO-TV Channel 7
  • Lexington: WKYT Channel 27
• Ian Eagle, Trent Green, and sideline reporter Evan Washburn will call the game on most CBS affiliates.

Check your local listings or 506sports.com for the exact CBS broadcast map – this game has wide coverage in the Northeast, Midwest, and parts of the South.

Streaming Options

• Paramount+ →** Stream the CBS broadcast live (includes authentication with your cable provider or standalone subscription).
• Fubo → Carries CBS in most markets (free trial available for new users).
• YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream → All include your local CBS station.
• NFL+ → Watch live local and primetime games on mobile devices or tablets (out-of-market viewers can watch replay after the game).
• Amazon Prime Video / NFL Sunday Ticket → Not required – this is NOT a Sunday Ticket exclusive game.

International viewers can use NFL Game Pass (DAZN) for live streaming (blackout rules may apply in the US).

Radio Broadcast

• Patriots Radio Network: 98.5 The Sports Hub (Boston flagship) – Bob Socci and Scott Zolak on the call.
• Bengals Radio Network: WCKY or WEBN in Cincinnati.
• SiriusXM: Channel 226 (Patriots feed) or Channel 225 (Bengals feed).

Whether you’re in Foxboro tailgating, stuck at work on the West Coast, or watching from the heart of Bengals country, this is one you won’t want to miss. The surprising 2025 Patriots look like legitimate contenders again, while Joe Burrow and the Bengals are desperate to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Kickoff is Sunday, November 23 at 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT – only on CBS!