The Atlanta Falcons play the New Orleans Saints on Sunday in the season finale for both teams. With Kirk Cousins back under center, the question remains: Can the Falcons win it?

These games are always high-profile for the NFL and this is no different, with both teams vying for victory. Below, you’ll find all the details on how to watch their upcoming game and a look at the historical context of this storied matchup.

The Falcons are eager to see how their new team competes for the 2025 schedule wraps.

  • Matchup: Atlanta Falcons (7-9) vs New Orleans Saints (5-10)
  • Date & Time: Sunday, January 3, 2026, at 1 p.m. ET
  • Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Ga.
  • Streaming: free at fubuTV
  • TV Channel: Amazon Prime

If you want to see the game, or more accurately, watch the game on TV, you’ve got options, including streaming and more.

This article will go over some ways you can watch the Falcons for free. 

Can I Stream The Falcons Game?

You can watch the Falcons games live throughout the season with  YoutubeTV’s NFL Sunday Ticket. It includes access to over 160 out-of-market NFL games on Sunday afternoons. College students can get the subscription for $199.

Here are some ways you can never miss a down of Falcons football this season.

Watch On Cable TV

In Atlanta, you can usually watch the Falcons on FOX 5, which is the local TV affiliate in the market. You can watch the game for free across all devices — just sign in with your TV provider credentials.

Alternatively, you can buy a pretty cheap antenna for less than $20 to tune in local channels around your area.

Sign Up For A Streaming Service

You can watch the Falcons game for free at fubuTV, which has a 7-day trial. Watch immediately upon signup.

Watch On The Falcons App

Watch the games live on the official Falcons mobile app for iOS or Android. On the app,  you can watch highlights, game previews and exclusive content from the team.

Watch On The NFL App

The NFL’s Mobile App (iOS and Android) has access to all your favorite games, including the Atlanta Falcons.

Once you download the app, you can tune in to live local and primetime games.

Falcons vs. Saints: A History

As of early January 2026, the teams have played 113 games (regular season + playoffs), with the record extremely close:

  • Atlanta Falcons lead the overall series 57–56 (including 1 postseason win for Atlanta).
  • Regular season only: 56–56 (tied).

Final Word

The Falcons have often relied on their offensive firepower, with players like running back Bijan Robinson (1,286 yards, 12 TDs in 2024) and wide receiver Drake London (90 catches, 1,084 yards, 7 TDs in 2024). How will it go this year?

As an additional way, you can watch the Falcons for free (Prime Video) on Thursday Night Football.

It happens once this season, and you can read all about it.