The Atlanta Falcons return in 2026 with games spread across FOX, CBS, Prime Video, ESPN, NBC and NFL Network.
Fans can watch locally through Atlanta-area TV stations, stream out-of-market Sunday games with NFL Sunday Ticket, or use NFL+ on mobile devices.
Atlanta also plays three prime-time games and faces Cincinnati in Madrid. This guide explains every legal way to watch the Falcons live throughout the season.
Where to Watch Atlanta Falcons Games in 2026
Unlike some NFL teams whose schedules sit primarily on CBS or FOX, Atlanta appears across six different national broadcast platforms this season.
That means the best streaming setup depends on which Falcons game you want to watch.
| Falcons Game Type | Where to Watch |
|---|---|
| Most Sunday afternoon games | FOX or CBS |
| Thursday Night Football | Prime Video |
| Monday Night Football | ESPN |
| Sunday Night Football | NBC / Peacock |
| Madrid International Game | NFL Network / NFL+ |
| Out-of-market Sunday games | NFL Sunday Ticket |
| Local/prime-time games on phone or tablet | NFL+ |
| Outside the United States | NFL Game Pass International / local broadcaster |
Atlanta’s first two regular-season games air on FOX before the schedule immediately becomes more fragmented.
Week 3 sends the Falcons to Green Bay for Thursday Night Football on Prime Video. Week 4 against New Orleans moves to Monday Night Football on ESPN, and Week 5 against Baltimore becomes Sunday Night Football on NBC.
So Falcons fans who intend to watch every game need more than a single network.
For a broader breakdown of league-wide channels, streaming services and international options, see our NFL Live Streaming Guide.
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If you live in Atlanta or elsewhere inside the Falcons’ local television market, regional games will normally appear on your local FOX or CBS affiliate.
That means you can watch many Falcons games through:
- An over-the-air antenna
- Cable or satellite TV
- YouTube TV
- Hulu + Live TV
- Fubo
- DIRECTV
- Eligible network streaming apps
The Falcons’ official viewing page also directs fans to NFL+ for live local and prime-time games on supported mobile devices.
Watch Falcons Games on FOX
FOX currently carries the largest portion of Atlanta’s schedule.
Scheduled FOX games include:
- Week 1 at Pittsburgh
- Week 2 vs. Carolina
- Week 6 vs. Chicago
- Week 7 vs. San Francisco
- Week 8 at Tampa Bay
- Week 12 at Minnesota
- Week 15 at Washington
- Week 17 vs. New Orleans
That makes local FOX access especially important for an Atlanta-area fan.
If your local FOX affiliate carries the Falcons game, an antenna may let you watch without a monthly television subscription.
Watch Falcons Games on CBS
CBS currently has three Falcons games:
- Week 10 vs. Kansas City
- Week 13 vs. Detroit
- Week 14 at Cleveland
These games can be watched through your local CBS affiliate when available in your market.
Streaming viewers can also use a service that includes local CBS coverage.
Falcons on Thursday Night Football
Atlanta’s first national prime-time game arrives unusually early.
Falcons at Packers
- Date: Thursday, September 24
- Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
- Venue: Lambeau Field
- Stream: Amazon Prime Video
Atlanta travels to Green Bay in Week 3 for Thursday Night Football.
Prime Video carries the national broadcast.
This means Falcons fans who rely only on FOX and CBS will need an additional streaming option for Week 3.
Prime Video is available through:
- Smart TVs
- Fire TV
- Roku
- Apple TV
- Google TV
- Mobile devices
- Web browsers
- Supported game consoles
Under NFL local-market rules, participating teams’ home markets may also receive an over-the-air broadcast even when Prime Video owns the national exclusive.
Falcons on Monday Night Football
Atlanta’s prime-time run continues just 11 days later.
Falcons at Saints
- Date: Monday, October 5
- Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. ET
- TV: ESPN
The Falcons travel to New Orleans for an NFC South rivalry game on Monday Night Football.
Fans can watch ESPN through eligible cable, satellite and streaming services.
Because this is an ESPN game rather than a normal regional FOX broadcast, Sunday Ticket does not replace the required national feed.
Falcons on Sunday Night Football
The third prime-time appearance comes immediately after Monday Night Football.
Ravens at Falcons
- Date: Sunday, October 11
- Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- TV: NBC
Baltimore visits Atlanta in Week 5 for Sunday Night Football.
NBC is available over the air in many markets, making this one of the easiest Falcons prime-time games to access without cable.
NBC’s NFL coverage can also be streamed through supported NBC Sports platforms and Peacock where included under the current Sunday Night Football package.
The sequence is unusual:
- Week 3: Thursday Night Football
- Week 4: Monday Night Football
- Week 5: Sunday Night Football
Atlanta therefore plays three consecutive prime-time games before returning to Sunday afternoon football against Chicago.
How to Watch Falcons vs. Bengals in Madrid
One of Atlanta’s biggest games won’t be played in Georgia—or anywhere else in the United States.
The Falcons are the designated home team for the NFL’s 2026 game in Madrid.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Atlanta Falcons
- Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Kickoff: 9:30 a.m. ET
- Venue: Bernabéu Stadium, Madrid, Spain
- US TV: NFL Network
- Streaming: NFL+ where eligible
The NFL confirmed the matchup as part of its 2026 International Series.
This is Atlanta’s first game after visiting Tampa Bay and immediately precedes a Week 10 home game against Kansas City.
The early 9:30 a.m. ET kickoff means East Coast Falcons fans can watch football before the normal Sunday 1 p.m. window.
Do You Need NFL Network?
For most US viewers outside the teams’ required local broadcast markets, yes.
The national game is assigned to NFL Network.
NFL Network can be accessed through qualifying television packages and through NFL+ plans that include the network.
Local-market broadcast rules may provide another television option in Atlanta and Cincinnati.
How to Watch Falcons Games Outside Georgia
A Falcons fan living in Georgia generally receives more Atlanta games through local FOX or CBS coverage.
A fan living in California, New York, Texas or another NFL market can face a different problem.
Your local FOX station might choose another NFC matchup.
Your local CBS station might carry the closest regional AFC game.
When that happens, Atlanta becomes an out-of-market game.
That is where NFL Sunday Ticket matters.
Watch Out-of-Market Falcons Games With NFL Sunday Ticket
NFL Sunday Ticket is the primary US service for out-of-market Sunday afternoon regular-season games.
If Atlanta plays San Francisco on FOX but your local FOX station shows another matchup, Sunday Ticket can provide access to the Falcons game, subject to NFL market rules.
Sunday Ticket is available through:
- YouTube TV as an add-on
- YouTube Primetime Channels without a YouTube TV base subscription
You do not necessarily need YouTube TV to buy Sunday Ticket.
What Sunday Ticket Covers
Sunday Ticket primarily includes:
Out-of-market Sunday afternoon regular-season games on FOX and CBS.
For Atlanta, that potentially makes it useful for games such as:
- Falcons at Steelers
- Bears at Falcons
- 49ers at Falcons
- Falcons at Buccaneers
- Chiefs at Falcons
- Falcons at Vikings
- Lions at Falcons
- Falcons at Browns
- Falcons at Commanders
depending on where you live and which game your local affiliate broadcasts.
What Sunday Ticket Does Not Replace
Sunday Ticket will not replace Atlanta’s:
- Prime Video game at Green Bay
- ESPN game at New Orleans
- NBC game against Baltimore
- NFL Network game in Madrid
Those are national or special-platform broadcasts.
This is why distant Falcons fans should think of Sunday Ticket as an out-of-market Sunday solution, not as a universal NFL subscription.
Can I Watch Atlanta Falcons Games on NFL+?
Yes, but NFL+ has important device limitations.
The Falcons’ official viewing information points viewers to NFL+ for live local and prime-time regular-season and postseason games on phones and tablets.
NFL+ is useful if you:
- Watch primarily on your phone
- Watch on a tablet
- Want NFL Network
- Want live game audio
- Want preseason coverage
- Want replays with NFL+ Premium
However, basic live local NFL+ games are not designed as a replacement for local television on your smart TV.
If you mainly watch football on a large television, use the appropriate network, live-TV provider or Sunday Ticket instead.
NFL+ vs. Sunday Ticket for Falcons Fans
These two products solve different problems.
| Feature | NFL+ | NFL Sunday Ticket |
|---|---|---|
| Live local games | Yes, phone/tablet | No need if local |
| Out-of-market Sunday games | No | Yes |
| Prime-time mobile games | Yes | Not its purpose |
| Smart-TV Sunday games | Limited by NFL+ rules | Yes |
| NFL Network | Included with eligible NFL+ access | Separate |
| Replays | Premium plan | Not primary feature |
| Best for | Mobile/local fans | Out-of-market team fans |
A Falcons fan living in Atlanta may get much more value from NFL+ than Sunday Ticket. A Falcons fan living in Seattle may find the opposite.
Can I Watch Falcons Games for Free?
Yes, several games can potentially be watched legally without a recurring sports subscription.
Use an Antenna
An antenna can receive local broadcast stations such as FOX, CBS and NBC if you live within reception range.
That could cover:
- Most regional FOX games
- CBS games
- The Ravens Sunday Night Football game on NBC
The exact number depends on your location and which local games the networks assign.
Prime-time Local Broadcast Rules
Even streaming-exclusive NFL games generally receive over-the-air distribution in the participating teams’ local markets under NFL broadcast rules.
That can create a free local option for some Atlanta-area viewers.
Check the team’s weekly viewing guide before kickoff.
Official Highlights
The Falcons, NFL and league media partners provide free highlights after games.
These do not replace live coverage but are useful if you miss a broadcast.
Atlanta Falcons Preseason Streaming
The Falcons play three preseason games in 2026:
| Preseason Week | Date | Matchup |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug. 14 | Broncos at Falcons |
| 2 | Aug. 22 | Falcons at Colts |
| 3 | Aug. 28 | Falcons at Dolphins |
Atlanta lost the opener to Denver and defeated Indianapolis in Week 2. The final preseason game against Miami is scheduled for Friday, August 28 at 7 p.m. ET.
Preseason coverage differs from the regular season because local team broadcast partners carry many games.
For Atlanta’s preseason opener, the Falcons listed FOX 5 in Atlanta as the local television station and Falcons Stream for in-market streaming, while NFL+ served qualifying out-of-market viewers.
Always check the team’s weekly preseason viewing page because local station assignments can vary by game and city.
How to Listen to Atlanta Falcons Games
Sometimes video is not practical.
The Falcons maintain a regional radio network with 92.9 The Game (WZGC-FM) serving as the Atlanta flagship station.
The team’s radio network also reaches cities across Georgia and surrounding areas, including Augusta, Savannah, Albany and portions of Alabama and Tennessee.
Radio becomes useful when:
- Driving
- Working during kickoff
- Traveling
- Experiencing slow internet
- Following the game away from a television
The Falcons’ official viewing page additionally lists SiriusXM, TuneIn and other audio options.
Best Streaming Setup for Falcons Fans
There is no single answer for everyone.
If You Live in Atlanta
Start with local FOX and CBS. An antenna could handle many games without a monthly subscription.
Then account for the exceptions:
- Prime Video for Week 3
- ESPN for Week 4
- NBC for Week 5
- NFL Network for Week 9
If You Live Outside Atlanta
NFL Sunday Ticket becomes the most important service for regional Sunday afternoon games.
You will still need the appropriate national service for the four special broadcasts.
If You Only Watch on Mobile
NFL+ may offer the best value because live local and prime-time games are available on supported phones and tablets.
If You Want Every NFLGame You Can Reasonably Access
A full setup could include:
- A live-TV service with FOX, CBS, ESPN, NBC and NFL Network
- Prime Video
- NFL Sunday Ticket
That costs considerably more but gives a football-heavy household broader league coverage instead of only Falcons games.
The Falcons’ Three Prime-Time Games
Atlanta has a compact prime-time stretch early in the season.
Week 3: Falcons at Packers
- Thursday, September 24
- 8:15 p.m. ET
- Prime Video
Week 4: Falcons at Saints
- Monday, October 5
- 8:15 p.m. ET
- ESPN
Week 5: Ravens at Falcons
- Sunday, October 11
- 8:20 p.m. ET
- NBC
The official Falcons schedule specifically highlights these three consecutive prime-time appearances.
That creates a very different streaming situation from the rest of Atlanta’s season.
After Week 5, most currently fixed games return to afternoon FOX or CBS windows until the Madrid game.
Falcons NFC South Games
The NFC South schedule remains particularly important because Atlanta faces Carolina, New Orleans and Tampa Bay twice each.
Carolina Panthers
- Week 2: Panthers at Falcons — FOX
- Week 18: Falcons at Panthers — TBD
New Orleans Saints
- Week 4: Falcons at Saints — ESPN
- Week 17: Saints at Falcons — FOX
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Week 8: Falcons at Buccaneers — FOX
- Week 16: Buccaneers at Falcons — TBD
Two divisional games remain without finalized times or networks.
That gives the NFL flexibility to place meaningful late-season NFC South matchups into stronger television windows if the division race remains close.
Games Falcons Fans Should Circle
Week 1 at Pittsburgh
Atlanta opens the regular season at Acrisure Stadium on September 13. FOX carries the 1 p.m. ET opener.
Week 3 at Green Bay
A road game at Lambeau Field under Thursday night lights gives Atlanta its first national showcase.
Week 4 at New Orleans
Falcons–Saints is already one of Atlanta’s most important rivalries. Putting the game on Monday Night Football adds another layer.
Week 5 vs. Baltimore
The first home prime-time game of the season brings Baltimore to Mercedes-Benz Stadium for Sunday Night Football.
Week 7 vs. San Francisco
San Francisco visits Atlanta in an afternoon FOX game.
Week 9 vs. Cincinnati in Madrid
The international game is one of the season’s signature events.
Atlanta is officially the designated home team, although the game takes place at Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid.
Week 10 vs. Kansas City
Atlanta returns from Spain and immediately hosts Kansas City on CBS.
Week 17 vs. New Orleans
A January NFC South rivalry game could carry playoff or divisional implications.
Week 18 at Carolina
The final game has no date, kickoff time or network yet.
The NFL will finalize Week 18 scheduling later in the season.
Watching the Falcons Outside the United States
American services such as NFL+ and Sunday Ticket operate under domestic rights restrictions.
International Falcons fans should check NFL Game Pass International through DAZN and their country’s licensed NFL broadcaster.
The Falcons’ official viewing page lists Game Pass International as an option for live and on-demand NFL coverage outside applicable US markets.
Availability and pricing differ by country.
The Madrid game may also receive additional local distribution in Spain because it forms part of the NFL International Series.
Can I Stream Falcons Games on My Phone?
Yes.
Depending on the broadcast, options may include:
- NFL+
- Prime Video
- ESPN
- Peacock/NBC services
- NFL Network
- Sunday Ticket through YouTube
- Your cable or live-TV provider app
NFL+ is particularly relevant because qualifying live local and national games work directly on supported phones and tablets.
Location services should remain enabled because NFL platforms use your location to determine whether a game is in-market or out-of-market.
Can I Watch Falcons Games on Roku or Fire TV?
Most major services supporting the Falcons schedule have apps for mainstream streaming devices.
Common options include:
- Roku
- Amazon Fire TV
- Apple TV
- Google TV
- Smart TVs
- Supported gaming consoles
For Sunday Ticket, YouTube and YouTube TV support connected television devices.
Prime Video also works on most mainstream streaming hardware.
The key limitation again involves NFL+ live local games, which are primarily intended for mobile/tablet viewing rather than serving as a complete TV replacement.
FAQs
What channel is the Atlanta Falcons game on?
The channel changes by week. Atlanta has 2026 games scheduled on FOX, CBS, Prime Video, ESPN, NBC and NFL Network.
How can I watch Falcons games without cable?
Use an antenna for eligible local FOX, CBS and NBC broadcasts, plus streaming services for Prime Video, ESPN or NFL Network games. Out-of-market fans can use NFL Sunday Ticket.
Can I watch Falcons games on NFL+?
Yes. NFL+ provides live local and prime-time regular-season games on supported phones and tablets, along with NFL Network and other features depending on the plan.
How do I watch Falcons games if I live outside Georgia?
NFL Sunday Ticket is the main option for out-of-market Sunday afternoon Falcons games. National broadcasts still require their respective network or platform.
Are the Falcons on Thursday Night Football in 2026?
Yes. Atlanta visits Green Bay on September 24 at 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video.
Are the Falcons on Monday Night Football?
Yes. Atlanta plays at New Orleans on October 5 at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Are the Falcons on Sunday Night Football?
Yes. Baltimore visits Atlanta on October 11 at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC.
When do the Falcons play in Madrid?
Atlanta hosts Cincinnati at Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid on Sunday, November 8 at 9:30 a.m. ET. NFL Network carries the national US broadcast.
Is Falcons vs. Bengals on NFL+?
The NFL lists NFL Network and NFL+ as viewing options for the Madrid matchup, subject to applicable local and subscription rules.
What is the Falcons’ bye week?
Atlanta has its bye in Week 11, immediately after the Madrid game and the Week 10 matchup against Kansas City.
When is the Falcons’ first regular-season game?
The Falcons open at the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, September 13 at 1 p.m. ET on FOX.
What radio station carries Falcons games?
92.9 The Game (WZGC-FM) serves as the Falcons’ Atlanta radio flagship, with additional affiliates throughout the region.
Where do the Falcons play home games?
Normal Atlanta home games take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Week 9 Cincinnati game counts as an Atlanta home game but is being played at Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid.
