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Fifteen of the 17 Atlanta Falcons games this season have a network assigned, and all but three of those are on FOX, CBS, or NBC. The exceptions are one game each on Prime Video, ESPN, and NFL Network. If you’re watching from outside Georgia, you’ll need NFL Sunday Ticket. This guide covers both — and what each one costs.
The Falcons open 2026 under a new head coach. Atlanta finished 8–9 for the second straight year and missed the playoffs for the eighth season running, the longest active drought in the NFC, and Raheem Morris was fired hours after the season finale. Kevin Stefanski takes over a roster that set a franchise record with 57 sacks and watched Bijan Robinson break the team’s single-season scrimmage yards record.
Every scheduled Atlanta Falcons regular season game in 2026 airs on FOX, CBS, NBC, Prime Video, ESPN, or NFL Network — eight games on FOX, three on CBS, and one each on NBC, Prime Video, ESPN, and NFL Network. The three premium games are Week 3 at Green Bay on Prime Video, Week 4 at New Orleans on ESPN, and Week 9 against Cincinnati on NFL Network, played at the Bernabéu in Madrid with a 9:30 a.m. ET kickoff. Week 16 against Tampa Bay and Week 18 at Carolina have not been assigned a network yet.
Here’s the full schedule with the channel for each game.
| Game (All times Eastern) | Opponent | Channel |
| Preseason Week 1: Aug. 14 at 7:00 p.m. | Denver Broncos | FOX 5 Atlanta / FOX LOCAL app |
| Preseason Week 2: Aug. 22 at 1:00 p.m. | @ Indianapolis Colts | FOX 5 Atlanta / FOX LOCAL app |
| Preseason Week 3: Aug. 28 at 7:00 p.m. | @ Miami Dolphins | FOX 5 Atlanta / FOX LOCAL app |
| Week 1, Game 1: Sep. 13 at 1:00 p.m. | @ Pittsburgh Steelers | FOX |
| Week 2, Game 2: Sep. 20 at 1:00 p.m. | Carolina Panthers | FOX |
| Week 3, Game 3: Sep. 24 at 8:15 p.m. | @ Green Bay Packers | Prime Video |
| Week 4, Game 4: Oct. 5 at 8:15 p.m. | @ New Orleans Saints | ESPN |
| Week 5, Game 5: Oct. 11 at 8:20 p.m. | Baltimore Ravens | NBC |
| Week 6, Game 6: Oct. 18 at 1:00 p.m. | Chicago Bears | FOX |
| Week 7, Game 7: Oct. 25 at 1:00 p.m. | San Francisco 49ers | FOX |
| Week 8, Game 8: Nov. 1 at 1:00 p.m. | @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers | FOX |
| Week 9, Game 9: Nov. 8 at 9:30 a.m. (Madrid) | Cincinnati Bengals | NFL Network |
| Week 10, Game 10: Nov. 15 at 1:00 p.m. | Kansas City Chiefs | CBS |
| Week 11: BYE WEEK | — | — |
| Week 12, Game 11: Nov. 29 at 1:00 p.m. | @ Minnesota Vikings | FOX |
| Week 13, Game 12: Dec. 6 at 1:00 p.m. | Detroit Lions | CBS |
| Week 14, Game 13: Dec. 13 at 1:00 p.m. | @ Cleveland Browns | CBS |
| Week 15, Game 14: Dec. 20 at 1:00 p.m. | @ Washington Commanders | FOX |
| Week 16, Game 15: Date TBD | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | TBD |
| Week 17, Game 16: Jan. 3 at 1:00 p.m. | New Orleans Saints | FOX |
| Week 18, Game 17: Date TBD | @ Carolina Panthers | TBD |
The Falcons play three “premium” games this season — one on Prime Video, one on ESPN, and one on NFL Network — and covering all three costs $139.88 for the season, or $34.97 if you subscribe and cancel around each game. Every other scheduled game is on FOX, CBS, or NBC.
Premium games are the ones whose broadcast rights have been bought by streaming platforms: Monday and Thursday night matchups, international games, and holiday matchups.
| Where you’re watching | What you need | Cost for the 2026-2027 season |
| In the Atlanta market, with cable or live TV already | Prime Video, ESPN Select, and NFL Network / NFL+ — your existing service carries FOX, CBS, and NBC | $139.88 (or $34.97 subscribing and cancelling around each game) |
| In the Atlanta market, starting from scratch | A live TV streaming service carrying local FOX, CBS, and NBC (Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or DIRECTV Stream), plus Prime Video, ESPN Select, and NFL Network / NFL+ | $411–$500 for the season, depending on service |
| Outside the Atlanta market | NFL Sunday Ticket via YouTube TV, plus Prime Video, ESPN Select, and NFL Network / NFL+ | $749.83 for new subscribers $932.83 for returning subscribers |
Sunday afternoon games are assigned by region, so CBS and FOX show different matchups depending on where you live. If you’re outside Georgia, your local channels will usually be carrying another team, which is why out-of-market fans need Sunday Ticket to get every Falcons game.
Watching your favorite NFL team can be tough if you’re not in its local broadcast area. For Atlanta Falcons fans living outside the Atlanta region, there are a couple of effective solutions to catch all the out-of-market games:
NFL Sunday Ticket is designed to help fans watch out-of-market games that aren’t broadcast on their local channels. This service is perfect for fans living outside the local area.
This option is sold exclusively through YouTube TV, and new users have two pricing options:
A virtual private network (VPN) allows you to mask your location by connecting to a server in a different geographic region, helping you bypass regional restrictions and access content as if you were in a different location.
So if a game is not available in your region, you can use a VPN to connect to a server in an area where the game is being broadcast. This way, you can enjoy the game live without any interruptions.
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| Related channels | Price | |
| YouTube TV | NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, ESPN, NFL Network | $67.99/mo for first three months, $82.99/mo after |
| Sunday Ticket | All out-of-market NFL games | $40.00/mo (returning users) or $30.00/mo for 8 months (new users) |
| Hulu + Live TV | NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, ESPN, NFL Network | Starts at $89.99/mo |
| Sling TV | NBC (local), FOX, ABC, ESPN, NFL Network | Starts at $60.99/mo (need Orange + Blue) |
| Fubo | NBC, CBS (local), FOX, ABC, ESPN, NFL Network | Starts at $48.99/mo for first month, $73.99/mo after |
| DIRECTV Streaming | NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, ESPN, NFL Network | Starts at $89.99/mo for first month, $124.99/mo after (need Ultimate plan) |
| ESPN | ABC, ESPN, exclusively airing 17 games | $29.99/mo (need Unlimited tier) |
| Paramount+ | CBS (local) | $8.99/mo |
| Peacock | NBC, exclusively airing Saturday game during Week 17 | Starts at $10.99/mo |
| Amazon Prime | Exclusively airing 16 Thursday night games | $8.99/mo |
| Netflix | Exclusively airing four games | Starts at $8.99/mo |
| NFL+ | Exclusively airing six games | Starts at $6.99 |
YouTube TV is by-far the most comprehensive option for streaming NFL games live. You’ll get access to all local channels, plus the option to add on NFL Sunday Ticket for an additional fee, which will even grant access to out-of-market games.
Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most expensive options.
| Cost | What it includes | |
| YouTube TV | $67.99/mo for first three months, $82.99/mo after | NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, ESPN, NFL Network |
| YouTube TV + NFL Sunday Ticket | $82.99 per month (after promo period for new users) | NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, ESPN, NFL Network, out-of-market Sunday games |
Hulu + Live TV is another excellent choice for streaming NFL games, providing access to top national and local sports networks like ABC, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, FOX, FS1, TNT, and the NFL Network.
| Cost | What it includes | |
| Hulu + Live TV (Ads) | $89.99/mo | NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, ESPN, NFL Network |
| Hulu + Live TV (No ads) | $99.99/mo | NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, ESPN, NFL Network |
Fubo is another comprehensive service that will give you access to ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, NFL Network, and many more. This can guarantee you can watch all the in-market and nationally televised NFL games.
| Cost | What it includes | |
| Pro | $48.99/mo for first month, $73.99/mo after | NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, ESPN, NFL Network |
| Elite | $74.99/mo for first month, $104.99/mo after | NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, ESPN, NFL Network (4K) |
| Deluxe | $109.99/mo | NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, ESPN, NFL Network (4K + Paramount) |
DIRECTV Streaming also offers access to all the major networks that broadcast NFL games. With its basic package starting around $59.99/mo for first month, $89.99/mo after, you'll have access to networks such as ABC, NBC, and ESPN.
If you want to catch games on the NFL Network, you’ll need to go with the Choice plan or higher.
| Cost | What it includes | |
| Entertainment | $59.99/mo for first month, $89.99/mo after | NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, ESPN |
| Choice | $64.99/mo for first month, $94.99/mo after | NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, ESPN, NFL Network |
| Ultimate | $89.99/mo for first month, $124.99/mo after | NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, ESPN, NFL Network |
| Premier | $129.99/mo for first month, $169.99/mo after | NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, ESPN, NFL Network |
If you’re in the Atlanta market, most of the season costs you nothing beyond the TV service you already have — 12 of the 15 scheduled games are on FOX, CBS, or NBC. The three exceptions are Week 3 on Prime Video, Week 4 on ESPN, and the Madrid game on NFL Network.
Outside Georgia, your local FOX and CBS affiliates will be carrying other teams most Sundays, so NFL Sunday Ticket through YouTube TV is the only way to get every game.
Weeks 16 and 18 still don’t have networks assigned, and the NFL can move games into prime time late in the season, so it’s worth checking back before those weeks.
Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and DIRECTV Stream all carry local FOX, CBS, and NBC, which cover 12 of the Falcons' 15 scheduled games. You'll also need Prime Video for the Week 3 game in Green Bay, and a package that includes ESPN and NFL Network for Weeks 4 and 9.
Sling TV doesn't carry CBS, so it won't get you the Falcons' three CBS games. Paramount+ covers those CBS games only.
Most Falcons games are on FOX — eight of the 15 scheduled this season — with three on CBS and one on NBC. The three exceptions are Week 3 at Green Bay on Prime Video, Week 4 at New Orleans on ESPN, and Week 9 against Cincinnati on NFL Network.
Week 16 and Week 18 haven't been assigned networks yet. Check the schedule table above for the specific game you're looking for.
Yes, one. The Week 5 game against Baltimore on October 11 airs on NBC and simulcasts on Peacock, so a Peacock subscription will get you that game without a live TV service.
It’s the Falcons’ only NBC game this season. Weeks 16 and 18 have no network assigned yet, so that could change if the NFL moves one to Sunday night.
NFL Sunday Ticket through YouTube TV is the only service that carries every out-of-market Falcons game, at $609.95 for new subscribers or $792.95 for returning subscribers. Nationally televised games — Week 3 on Prime Video, Week 4 on ESPN, Week 5 on NBC, and Week 9 on NFL Network — are available everywhere without it.
A VPN can also help you reach a broadcast in another region.
The Week 9 game in Madrid kicks off at 3:30 p.m. local time and is on NFL Network in the U.S. To watch Atlanta Falcons games from outside the U.S., you can use streaming platforms such as YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, or DIRECTV Streaming. Using a VPN can also help you access these services if they are geo-restricted in your location.
Fans can also catch the games abroad (excluding China) on DAZN with the NFL Game Pass International.
The Falcons play Cincinnati at the Bernabéu in Madrid on November 8, and the game airs on NFL Network in the U.S. Kickoff is 9:30 a.m. ET, which is 3:30 p.m. local time in Spain.
It's the earliest kickoff on Atlanta's schedule by three and a half hours.
FOX, CBS, and NBC are free over the air, so if you have an antenna and live in the Atlanta market, 12 of the Falcons' 15 scheduled games cost nothing. Most streaming services also run free trials — Fubo, YouTube TV, and DIRECTV Stream all offer one — which can cover a game or two.
Games on Prime Video, ESPN, and NFL Network always require a paid subscription.
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