Cincinnati and Miami set for 129th Victory Bell game at TQL Stadium
The historic Cincinnati–Miami rivalry will return on 19 September, with the fixture moved to TQL Stadium for its scheduled 129th meeting.
Cincinnati is scheduled to face Miami University’s RedHawks at TQL Stadium on 19 September 2026 in the Battle for the Victory Bell, one of American college football’s longest-running rivalries.
The series dates to 1888 and has been played 128 times, according to figures reported by Yahoo Sports. Cincinnati leads with 61 wins to Miami’s 60, while seven meetings have ended in draws.
The fixture was initially planned for Paycor Stadium. The move to TQL Stadium was reported in February and made official in June. If the event is economically successful, the venue could host the rivalry again, according to the source.
The match is expected to be the first American football game played on TQL Stadium’s natural grass. It follows changes to the planned home-and-home series, which both universities cancelled after Miami defeated Cincinnati 31–24 in overtime in 2023.
Cincinnati reclaimed the Victory Bell in the most recent meeting, winning 27–16 in 2024. The Bearcats enter the fixture with third-party recognition for their recent performances, including a Pro Football Network grade of 92.3 for their offensive line in Week 2.
Pro Football Focus also named Cincinnati players Judea Milon and Simeon Coleman to its Big 12 Team of the Week. The RedHawks have 15 players from the Greater Cincinnati area, while Cincinnati has 12, according to the source.
