The Cincinnati Bengals have gone to the Super Bowl three times: after the 1981, 1988, and 2021 seasons.

Quick Scoop

  • 1981 season: The Bengals reached Super Bowl XVI, played on January 24, 1982, against the San Francisco 49ers.
  • 1988 season: They returned in Super Bowl XXIII, played on January 22, 1989, again facing the 49ers.
  • 2021 season: Their most recent trip was Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, against the Los Angeles Rams.

The Bengals are 0–3 all time in Super Bowls, but the 2021 run, led by Joe Burrow, put them back into the modern spotlight and made that appearance a frequent topic in recent fan discussions and forums.

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