Verified July 14, 2026
Atlanta Falcons Regular Season Schedule
Dates and kickoff times display in Eastern Time. Games marked TBD follow the late season scheduling process, and selected prime-time matchups can be flexed under league policy.
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| Week | Date | Matchup | Venue | Kickoff | Local TV | Ticket Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, Sep 13 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | Acrisure Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | $ Value |
| 2 | Sun, Sep 20 | vs Carolina Panthers | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | $$ Standard |
| 3 | Thu, Sep 24 | at Green Bay Packers | Lambeau Field | 8:15 PM ET | Prime Video | $$$ Marquee |
| 4 | Mon, Oct 5 | at New Orleans Saints | Caesars Superdome | 8:15 PM ET | ESPN | $$$ Marquee |
| 5 | Sun, Oct 11 | vs Baltimore Ravens | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 8:20 PM ET | NBC | $$$ Marquee |
| 6 | Sun, Oct 18 | vs Chicago Bears | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | $$ Standard |
| 7 | Sun, Oct 25 | vs San Francisco 49ers | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | $$ Standard |
| 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Raymond James Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | $ Value |
| 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | vs Cincinnati BengalsNeutral site | Santiago Bernabéu | 9:30 AM ET | NFL Net | $$$ Marquee |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | vs Kansas City Chiefs | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | $$ Standard |
| 11 | 🌴 Official Bye Week • Full Roster Recovery Window | |||||
| 12 | Sun, Nov 29 | at Minnesota Vikings | U.S. Bank Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | $ Value |
| 13 | Sun, Dec 6 | vs Detroit Lions | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | $$ Standard |
| 14 | Sun, Dec 13 | at Cleveland Browns | Huntington Bank Field | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | $ Value |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 20 | at Washington Commanders | Northwest Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | $ Value |
| 16 | TBD | vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | TBD | TBD | $$ Standard |
| 17 | Sun, Jan 3 | vs New Orleans Saints | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | $$ Standard |
| 18 | TBD | at Carolina Panthers | Bank of America Stadium | TBD | TBD | $ Value |
When is the Atlanta Falcons bye week in 2026?
The Atlanta Falcons have their scheduled bye week in Week 11 of the 2026 NFL regular season.
How many home games do the Atlanta Falcons play in 2026?
The Atlanta Falcons play 8 home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, 8 road games, and 1 neutral site game(s) during the 17-game 2026 regular season.
Where do the Atlanta Falcons play their home games?
The Atlanta Falcons play their home matchups at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Detailed seating information, gate hours, and parking tips are covered in our venue guide.
What TV channels broadcast Atlanta Falcons games in 2026?
Atlanta Falcons games are broadcast across major NFL partner networks including FOX, Prime Video, ESPN, NBC, NFL Net, CBS, TBD.
Can Atlanta Falcons game times or dates change?
Yes. Sunday games can be moved into Sunday Night, Monday Night, or Thursday Night windows under the NFL flexible scheduling policy. Final Week 18 dates and times are set following Week 17.
Season Breakdown and Key Matchups
The Atlanta Falcons play 17 regular season games with their scheduled bye week in Week 11. The season opens at Pittsburgh Steelers and concludes at Carolina Panthers.
This schedule tracker includes 15 matchups with officially confirmed kickoff windows. Any remaining listings marked TBD follow late season selection policies set by the league.
Opening Matchups
- Week 1: at Pittsburgh Steelers
- Week 2: vs Carolina Panthers
- Week 3: at Green Bay Packers
Broadcast and Travel Notes
- Kickoff times on this schedule display in Eastern Time for consistent planning across all venues.
- Selected prime-time matchups can be flexed under NFL policies, and Week 18 details are announced following Week 17.
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Schedule context verified against official 2026 NFL league data.
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