NFL will unveil Falcons 2026 schedule on May 14

TL;DR

The NFL will reveal the Atlanta Falcons' 2026 schedule on May 14 at 8 p.m. The announcement will include details on opponents, primetime games, and the team's bye week.

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NFL to unveil Falcons 2026 schedule on May 14
Schedule includes a game in Madrid, Spain
Details on opponents and primetime games will be revealed

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ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 04: Atlanta fans wave flags during the NFL game between the New Orleans Saints and the Atlanta Falcons on January 4th, 2026 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images We know *who* is on Atlanta’s 2026 slate, but we don’t know when they’re playing. That will change on Thursday night. The NFL is unveiling its schedule with way more pomp and circumstance than that unveiling demands starting at 8 p.m. on Thursday, with schedule leaks likely to trickle out throughout Wednesday and Thursday. The only thing we know for certain about the schedule thus far is that the Falcons are going to be playing a game in Madrid, Spain, but the schedule will tell us who they’re playing, how many primetime games they have lined up, and when their bye week is. As a reminder, we have the list of opponents. The Falcons will draw their usual complement of divisional games and will face playoff-caliber squads like the Bears, 49ers, Packers, and Chiefs, in addition to some would-be contenders coming off shakier years in the , , Lions, Vikings, and . We likely won’t have to wait very long to find out if this Falcons team has any juice in 2026.

Q&A

What time will the Atlanta Falcons' 2026 schedule be unveiled?

The Atlanta Falcons' 2026 schedule will be unveiled on May 14 at 8 p.m.

Where will the Atlanta Falcons play an international game in 2026?

The Atlanta Falcons will play a game in Madrid, Spain, during the 2026 season.

Which teams are on the Atlanta Falcons' 2026 home game schedule?

The Falcons' 2026 home game schedule includes the Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and several others.