The Browns are starting their season at home for the first time since 2019, and they'll be doing so against the reigning AFC North champs.
The Browns will kick off the regular season against the Bengals from Cleveland Browns Stadium at 1 p.m. on Sept. 10. The game will air on CBS.
Single-game tickets are available now for the home opener.
"It's fun to finally see when all the games are happening, and to open it up with the division champs in the Battle of Ohio in front of our fans is outstanding," head coach Kevin Stefanski said. "I know our players, coaches and staff are excited to get going at home right away in the AFC North."
The Browns will open the season against the Bengals for the eighth time in franchise history and first since 2011.
They'll certainly take the type of performance they played at when they hosted the Bengals last season in Week 8 for Monday Night Football — the Browns won 32-13 in one of their best wins of the season.
QB Deshaun Watson will lead the Browns for the first time in a Week 1 game, and it'll also be the Browns debuts for their top offseason additions: WR Elijah Moore, DT Dalvin Tomlinson and S Juan Thornhill and DE Ogbo Okoronkwo, among other new players.
The Bengals won the AFC North last season after going 12-4. The Browns will have an immediate big test for their new-look defense led by new defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz against Bengals Pro Bowlers QB Joe Burrow and WR Ja'Marr Chase.
The Browns' 2023 regular-season schedule has been released. Check out how the season unfolds with this photo gallery
WK 1: vs. Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, September 10 at 1 p.m.
Center Ethan Pocic (55) during a NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns on Monday Night Football on October 31, 2022 at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Browns won 13-32.
WK 2: at Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, September 18 at 8:15 p.m.
Running back Nick Chubb (24) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers on January 8, 2023 at Acrisure Stadium. The Browns lost 14-28.
WK 3: vs. Tennessee Titans, Sunday, September 24 at 1 p.m.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during a NFL football game between the Tennessee Titans and Cleveland Browns on September 8, 2019 at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Browns lost 13-43.
WK 4: vs. Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, October 1 at 1 p.m.
Running back Nick Chubb (24) during a NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on December 17, 2022 at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Browns won 13-3.
WK 5: Bye Week
WK 6: vs. San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, October 15 at 1 p.m.
Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson (29) against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
WK 7: at Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, October 22 at 1 p.m.
Cleveland Browns at Indianapolis Colts game on September 17, 2017 at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Browns lost 28–31Cleveland Browns at Indianapolis Colts game on September 17, 2017 at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Browns lost 28–31
WK 8: at Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, October 29 at 4:05 p.m.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) scrambles with the ball as Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Bruce Irvin (51) blocks Browns tackle Joe Thomas, right, in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
WK 9: vs. Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, November 5 at 1 p.m.
Wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) during a NFL football game between the Arizona Cardinals and Cleveland Browns on October 17, 2021 at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Browns lost 14 - 37.
WK 10: at Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, November 12 at 1 p.m.
Wide Receiver Amari Cooper (2) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on October 23, 2022 at M&T Bank Stadium. The Browns lost 23-20.
WK 11: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, November 19 at 1 p.m.
Cornerback Greg Newsome II (20) during a NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night Football on September 22, 2022 at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Browns won 29-17.
WK 12: at Denver Broncos, Sunday, November 26 at 4:05 p.m.
Cleveland Browns at Denver Broncos game on November 4, 2019 at Empower Field at Mile High.
WK 12: at Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, December 3 at 4:25 p.m.
Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald (99) enters the field with teammates before playing against the San Francisco 49ers in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The 49ers won 31-14. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
WK 14: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, December 10 at 1 p.m.
Cleveland Browns at Detroit Lions game on November 19, 2017 at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Browns lost 7–19.
WK 15: vs. Chicago Bears, Date TBD, Time TBD
Kicker Cade York (3) during a preseason NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and Cleveland Browns on August 27, 2022 at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Browns lost 21-20.
WK 16: at Houston Texans, Sunday, December 24 at 1 p.m.
Quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans on December 4, 2022 at NRG Stadium. The Browns won 27-14.
WK 17: vs. New York Jets, Thursday, December 28 at 8:15 p.m.
The defense during a NFL football game between the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns on on September 18, 2022 at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Browns lost 31-30.
WK 18: at Cincinnati Bengals, Date TBD, Time TBD
Quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) before a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals on December 11, 2022 at Paycor Stadium. The Browns lost 23-10.
