FLOWERY BRANCH — The Falcons finished 8-9 this season and in the third-place slot in the NFC South for the purpose of determining the 2026 schedule.

In addition to the their home-and-away games against NFC South teams, the Falcons are set to play the NFC North and AFC North teams in 2026. They also will face third-place teams from the NFC East (Washington), AFC West (Kansas City) and NFC West (San Francisco).

Here’s the home schedule, which includes one game that will be played internationally and likely in Munich, Germany. No date or location have been announced for that game.

HOME

  • Carolina Panthers (8-9 record in 2025 season)
  • New Orleans Saints (6-11)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-9)
  • Chicago Bears (11-6)
  • Detroit Lions (9-8)
  • Baltimore Ravens (8-8)
  • Cincinnati Bengals (6-11)
  • San Francisco 49ers (12-5)
  • Kansas City Chiefs (6-11)

AWAY

  • at Carolina Panthers (8-9)
  • at New Orleans Saints (6-11)
  • at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-9)
  • Green Bay Packers (9-7-1)
  • Minnesota Vikings (9-8)
  • Cleveland Browns (5-12)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (9-7)
  • Washington Commanders (5-12)

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