The 2026 Atlanta Falcons Schedule sends the team to Madrid, Spain for an international game against Cincinnati, delivers Sunday Night Football at home against Baltimore, and features a home slate at Mercedes-Benz Stadium that includes Carolina, the Ravens, Chicago, San Francisco, Kansas City, Detroit, Tampa Bay twice, and New Orleans. Three preseason games warm things up before a 17-game regular season that opens on the road in Pittsburgh and closes at Carolina.
Preseason — 2026 Atlanta Falcons Schedule
Atlanta opens at home before two road preseason games in Indianapolis and Miami.
The ESPN App home opener on August 14 gives Atlanta early streaming visibility. The colts vs atlanta falcons preseason road game provides a solid tune-up.
2026 Atlanta Falcons Schedule
Key Games on the 2026 Atlanta Falcons Schedule
Opening on the Road at Pittsburgh
Atlanta travels to Acrisure Stadium on September 13 to open the regular season.
Thursday Night at Lambeau — Week 3
Atlanta travels to Lambeau Field for Thursday Night Football on September 24.
Monday Night at New Orleans
- First new orleans saints vs atlanta falcons road game: October 5 at the Superdome
- Second new orleans saints vs atlanta falcons home contest: January 3 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Sunday Night Football: Baltimore at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
The Ravens visit for Sunday Night Football on October 11.
Madrid: Atlanta vs Cincinnati at Bernabéu Stadium
The most unique game on the 2026 Atlanta Falcons Schedule is the November 8 matchup in Madrid. This game counts as an Atlanta home game.
Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers Series
- First atlanta falcons vs carolina panthers home game: September 20 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Second atlanta falcons vs carolina panthers road finale: January 9/10 at Bank of America Stadium
49ers vs Atlanta Falcons
The 49ers vs atlanta falcons home game lands October 25 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Washington Commanders vs Atlanta Falcons
The washington commanders vs atlanta falcons road game is scheduled for December 20.
Home Games — Atlanta Falcons Schedule 2026
Eight regular season home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium plus the Madrid international game. Sunday Night Football against Baltimore is the premier home window.
Atlanta Falcons Bye Week 2026
The bye falls on Sunday, November 22 — arriving after the Madrid international game and the Kansas City home game.
FAQ
When do the Atlanta Falcons open the 2026 regular season?
The 2026 Atlanta Falcons Schedule regular season opens Sunday, September 13, with Atlanta traveling to Acrisure Stadium to face the Pittsburgh Steelers at 1:00 pm ET on FOX.
What are the Atlanta Falcons home games in 2026?
Atlanta Falcons home games 2026 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium include Carolina (Sep 20), Baltimore (Oct 11), Chicago (Oct 18), San Francisco (Oct 25), Kansas City (Nov 15), Detroit (Dec 6), Tampa Bay (Dec 26/27), and New Orleans (Jan 3). The Madrid game against Cincinnati also counts as a home game.
When do the Atlanta Falcons play in Madrid in 2026?
Atlanta faces the Cincinnati Bengals at Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, Spain on Sunday, November 8, at 9:30 am ET on NFL Network.
When is the Atlanta Falcons bye week in 2026?
The bye week on the 2026 Atlanta Falcons Schedule falls on Sunday, November 22.
