​1 / 19Cincinnati Bengals players warmup ahead of minicamp, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Kettering Health Practice Fields in downtown Cincinnati.(Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer)One of the most unique fan activations in the National Football League is back.The Cincinnati Bengals announced that their 2026 “Stripe the Jungle” game will take place when they host the the Kansas City Chiefs on Dec. 13. The game is set to kick off at 4:25 p.m..AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementNow in its third season, the tradition sees fans wear orange or black (depending on their seat location) to create the iconic tiger stripes that are also displayed on the shoulders and legs of the team’s uniform. In two of the three previous “Stripe the Jungle” games, the Bengals have worn black jerseys, white pants and orange socks.It is one of three themed games that have become standard at Paycor Stadium since 2023. On July 15, the team announced its “Open in Orange” game for the home opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 13. The Bengals will also announce a date for their “White Bengal” game in the near future.The tradition began with a roaring success on Nov. 5, 2023 when the Bengals beat the Bills by a score of 24-18. Fans responded to the request to wear orange or black and the stripes could be seen from every seat in the stadium as well as from aerial images. Playing on Sunday Night Football only enhanced the experience.Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) walks into the huddle in the second quarter during a Week 9 NFL football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.The Bengals picked up another win during their second “Stripe the Jungle” game, beating the Cleveland Browns 24-6 on Dec. 22, 2024. The game was originally slotted into Thursday Night Football for Week 15 of the 2024 season but was flexed to Sunday afternoon. Still, it was part of five-game winning streak to end the season.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Detroit Lions ruined the most recent “Stripe the Jungle” game, beating the Bengals 37-24 in Week 5 of the 2025 season. The Lions not only spoiled the game on the field, their fans showed up in droves to blot out the stripes in the stands.This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati Bengals to ‘Stripe the Jungle’ in Week 14 of 2026 season