The Atlanta Falcons have officially dropped their complete 2026 regular season schedule.
The 17-game slate offers a mix of divisional battles, high-profile primetime contests, tough road trips, and one unforgettable international showdown. Falcons fans can now start planning tailgates, travel, and watch parties for what looks like an action-packed year at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and beyond.
Atlanta Falcons 2026 Schedule: Key highlights include:
- A historic Week 9 international game in Madrid, Spain, against the Cincinnati Bengals at the iconic Santiago Bernabéu Stadium (broadcast on NFL Network).
- Multiple primetime matchups, including a Sunday Night Football home game against the Baltimore Ravens and a Monday Night Football road tilt versus the New Orleans Saints.
- A Week 17 home game against the Saints on January 3, 2027, billed as a special holiday contest.
- The team’s bye week falls in Week 11.
- Familiar NFC South rivalries with the Panthers, Saints, and Buccaneers, plus challenging games against 2025 playoff contenders like the Chiefs, 49ers, Lions, and Ravens.
The preseason schedule (dates and times confirmed) is as follows:
- Preseason Week 1: Friday, August 14, 2026 – vs. Denver Broncos (Mercedes-Benz Stadium, 7:00 PM EDT)
- Preseason Week 2: Saturday, August 22, 2026 – at Indianapolis Colts (Lucas Oil Stadium, 1:00 PM EDT)
- Preseason Week 3: Friday, August 28, 2026 – at Miami Dolphins (Hard Rock Stadium, 7:00 PM EDT)
2026 Atlanta Falcons Regular Season ScheduleHere is the full week-by-week schedule with location (home or away, plus venue), opponent, kickoff time (ET), TV network, and notes:
| Week | Date | Opponent | Location | Kickoff (ET) | TV Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, Sep 13 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Away (Acrisure Stadium) | 1:00 PM | FOX | — |
| 2 | Sun, Sep 20 | Carolina Panthers | Home (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) | 1:00 PM | FOX | — |
| 3 | Thu, Sep 24 | Green Bay Packers | Away (Lambeau Field) | 8:15 PM | Amazon Prime | Thursday Night Football |
| 4 | Mon, Oct 5 | New Orleans Saints | Away (Caesars Superdome) | 8:15 PM | ESPN | Monday Night Football |
| 5 | Sun, Oct 11 | Baltimore Ravens | Home (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) | 8:20 PM | NBC | Sunday Night Football |
| 6 | Sun, Oct 18 | Chicago Bears | Home (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) | 1:00 PM | FOX | — |
| 7 | Sun, Oct 25 | San Francisco 49ers | Home (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) | 1:00 PM | FOX | — |
| 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Away (Raymond James Stadium) | 1:00 PM | FOX | — |
| 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | Cincinnati Bengals | Home (Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Madrid, Spain) | 9:30 AM | NFL Network | International Game |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | Kansas City Chiefs | Home (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) | 1:00 PM | CBS | — |
| 12 | Sun, Nov 29 | Minnesota Vikings | Away (U.S. Bank Stadium) | 1:00 PM | FOX | — |
| 13 | Sun, Dec 6 | Detroit Lions | Home (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) | 1:00 PM | CBS | — |
| 14 | Sun, Dec 13 | Cleveland Browns | Away (Huntington Bank Field) | 1:00 PM | CBS | — |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 20 | Washington Commanders | Away (Northwest Stadium) | 1:00 PM | FOX | — |
| 16 | TBD | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Home (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) | TBD | TBD | — |
| 17 | Sun, Jan 3, 2027 | New Orleans Saints | Home (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) | 1:00 PM | FOX | Holiday game |
| 18 | TBD | Carolina Panthers | Away (Bank of America Stadium) | TBD | TBD | — |
Note: Week 11 is the Falcons’ bye week. Dates and times for Weeks 16 and 18 are listed as TBD on the official release and may be subject to NFL flex scheduling later in the season. All home games are at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta unless otherwise noted.Falcons fans can purchase tickets now via Ticketmaster.
The 2026 season promises big moments—whether it’s the Spain trip, primetime showdowns, or the push for the NFC South title. Stay tuned to AtlantaFalcons.com for updates, ticket info, and more!
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