How to Watch 49ers vs. Falcons on DIRECTV: Channel, Kickoff Time and Streaming for NFL Week 7
The San Francisco 49ers visit the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The game airs on FOX, so DIRECTV customers watch it on their local FOX station, and it also streams on FOX One.
San Francisco is 5-0 and leads the NFC West, and Atlanta is 2-3 after an overtime loss to Baltimore. Both teams still have a Week 6 game to play first. Here's how to find 49ers-Falcons on DIRECTV, whether it's on in your area and every way to stream it, as of October 15, 2026.
49ers vs. Falcons game details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, October 25, 2026 (NFL Week 7) |
| Kickoff | 1:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. CT / 11:00 a.m. MT / 10:00 a.m. PT |
| Stadium | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia |
| TV | FOX (regional, early Sunday window) |
| DIRECTV channel | Your local FOX station (number varies by market) |
| Streaming | FOX One with your DIRECTV sign-in; NFL+ (phones and tablets, local games); NFL Sunday Ticket (out of market) |
| Records | 49ers 5-0; Falcons 2-3 (through Week 5) |
How to watch 49ers vs. Falcons on DIRECTV
Your local FOX station
FOX doesn't have one national channel number on DIRECTV. You get it through your local FOX affiliate, and the number depends on your market. DIRECTV includes local channels with its core packages wherever they're available. Press Guide and look for your FOX station, or search "49ers" or "Falcons" to find the game. Our guide to what channel FOX is in your area lists stations by market.
If you removed local channels from your satellite package, add them back in your DIRECTV account a day or two before Sunday so the guide has time to update. See our guide to adding local channels on DIRECTV.
Here's how each DIRECTV setup lines up for this game, as of October 15, 2026:
| Your setup | How to watch 49ers-Falcons | What you need |
|---|---|---|
| DIRECTV satellite with local channels | Your local FOX station | Local channels in your package (included with core packages where available) |
| DIRECTV streaming | Your local FOX station in the guide or DIRECTV app | A package with local channels where available |
| MySports Genre Pack | Local FOX where available | The sports-focused streaming plan, $64.99/mo regular price |
| FOX One | The FOX game in your market | Sign in with your DIRECTV account (included with qualifying plans, per DIRECTV) |
| Outside the FOX coverage area for this game | NFL Sunday Ticket (not sold to DIRECTV homes) or follow along on NFL RedZone, channel 211 | YouTube or YouTube TV for Sunday Ticket; RedZone add-on (included with PREMIER) |
Our guide to FOX One with DIRECTV walks through the sign-in and explains when paying for FOX One on its own makes sense. The MySports Genre Pack also carries national sports networks such as ESPN and NFL Network. Not sure you have your FOX station? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Will 49ers vs. Falcons be on TV in my area?
FOX has three games in the 1:00 p.m. ET window in Week 7: 49ers at Falcons, Giants at Texans and Buccaneers at Panthers. The San Francisco Bay Area and Atlanta markets will get 49ers-Falcons. Elsewhere, which game your FOX station carries depends on your market, and the league finalizes market assignments during game week, so check your local listings later in the week. CBS has its own early slate at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Because kickoff is 10:00 a.m. PT, West Coast fans should set a recording or reminder the night before. If it isn't on FOX near you, NFL Sunday Ticket is the way to watch live at home. It's sold through YouTube and YouTube TV, not to DIRECTV homes. Read more about getting NFL Sunday Ticket without YouTube TV and why NFL Sunday Ticket is no longer on DIRECTV. DIRECTV homes can also follow every Sunday-afternoon game on NFL RedZone, channel 211.
49ers and Falcons results so far
Here's how each team got here, from ESPN's team schedules as of October 15, 2026:
| Week | 49ers | Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | W 27-7 vs. Rams (Melbourne, Australia) | L 13-20 at Steelers |
| Week 2 | W 35-13 vs. Dolphins | L 3-34 vs. Panthers |
| Week 3 | W 36-30 vs. Cardinals | W 35-14 at Packers (Thursday) |
| Week 4 | W 24-14 vs. Broncos | W 45-24 at Saints (Monday) |
| Week 5 | W 32-29 at Seahawks | L 23-30 (OT) vs. Ravens (Sunday night) |
| Week 6 | vs. Commanders, Mon., Oct. 19, 8:15 p.m. ET (ESPN/ABC) | vs. Bears, Sun., Oct. 18, 1 p.m. ET (FOX) |
49ers vs. Falcons storylines
- Purdy's hot start: Brock Purdy has thrown for 1,196 yards with 13 touchdowns and two interceptions through five games, a 119.3 passer rating, per ESPN. He led two late scoring drives in the 32-29 win at Seattle. Our 49ers vs. Seahawks guide and 49ers vs. Broncos guide cover the last two games.
- Mike Evans in red and gold: the veteran receiver leads San Francisco with 24 catches for 326 yards and three touchdowns, and he had 113 yards and a touchdown in Seattle. Christian McCaffrey leads the team with 286 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns.
- Bijan Robinson's big numbers: Robinson has 580 rushing yards and four touchdowns for Atlanta, and Drake London has 27 catches for 488 yards. Michael Penix Jr. has 719 passing yards with three touchdowns and one interception.
- Atlanta's swings: the Falcons lost their first two games, won 35-14 at Green Bay and 45-24 at New Orleans, then lost to Baltimore in overtime. See our Falcons vs. Saints guide and Ravens vs. Falcons guide. Atlanta hosts Chicago first; our Bears vs. Falcons guide has that game.
- A short week for San Francisco: the 49ers play Washington on Monday Night Football on October 19, then fly across the country for a Sunday early kickoff in Atlanta.
- Last meeting: San Francisco beat Atlanta 20-10 on Sunday Night Football at Levi's Stadium on October 19, 2025. The 49ers lead the all-time series 49-33-1, according to FOX, a rivalry that goes back to Atlanta's first season in 1966.
- What's next: San Francisco has a Week 8 bye before hosting the Raiders on CBS on Sunday, November 8, at 4:05 p.m. ET. Atlanta visits Tampa Bay on FOX on Sunday, November 1, at 1 p.m. ET.
Other NFL Week 7 games and DIRECTV channels
Here's the rest of the Week 7 schedule with networks and DIRECTV channels, as of October 15, 2026. Local CBS, FOX, NBC and ABC stations don't have one national DIRECTV number, so search the guide by network or call letters.
| Day and kickoff (ET) | Game | Network | DIRECTV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu., Oct. 22, 8:15 p.m. | Patriots at Bears | Prime Video | Streaming only (Prime Video app) |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 9:30 a.m. | Steelers vs. Saints (Paris) | NFL Network | 212 |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 1 p.m. | 49ers at Falcons; Giants at Texans; Buccaneers at Panthers | FOX | Local FOX station |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 1 p.m. | Bengals at Ravens; Colts at Vikings; Dolphins at Jets; Browns at Titans | CBS | Local CBS station |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 4:05 p.m. | Broncos at Cardinals | CBS | Local CBS station |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 4:25 p.m. | Packers at Lions; Rams at Raiders | FOX | Local FOX station |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 8:20 p.m. | Chiefs at Seahawks | NBC; Peacock | Local NBC station |
| Mon., Oct. 26, 8:15 p.m. | Cowboys at Eagles | ESPN (ABC simulcast) | 206; local ABC station |
The Bills, Jaguars, Chargers and Commanders are on bye. See the full NFL Week 7 TV schedule and DIRECTV channels, and for the season's channels and packages, our guide to how to watch the NFL on DIRECTV. Local channel help by state: DIRECTV channels for Georgia and California.
Compare DIRECTV packages at your address or call 1-855-690-9884.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is 49ers vs. Falcons on DIRECTV?
It's on FOX, so tune to your local FOX station. FOX doesn't have one national DIRECTV channel number, so the number depends on your market. Search the guide for "49ers" or "Falcons" to find it.
What time is the 49ers-Falcons game on October 25?
Kickoff is 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT) on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
Is 49ers vs. Falcons on in my area?
It's one of three FOX games at 1:00 p.m. ET, along with Giants at Texans and Buccaneers at Panthers. The Bay Area and Atlanta markets get 49ers-Falcons. Which game your FOX station shows depends on your market, so check your local listings.
Can I stream 49ers vs. Falcons?
Yes, if it airs on FOX in your market. FOX One streams the FOX game in your area, and DIRECTV says FOX One is included with qualifying plans through your DIRECTV sign-in. NFL+ streams local games on phones and tablets. Out-of-market fans need NFL Sunday Ticket, which is sold through YouTube and YouTube TV.
Who won the last 49ers-Falcons game?
The 49ers won the most recent meeting 20-10 on Sunday Night Football at Levi's Stadium on October 19, 2025. San Francisco leads the all-time series 49-33-1, according to FOX.
Is 49ers vs. Falcons on NFL RedZone?
NFL RedZone, DIRECTV channel 211, covers every Sunday-afternoon game, including the 1:00 p.m. ET window. It's included with PREMIER and is an extra-cost add-on with other DIRECTV packages.
Need help finding your local FOX station? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 15, 2026. Kickoff times, networks and regional coverage are set by the NFL, FOX and local stations and may change. Records reflect games played through October 15, 2026. Player availability can change before kickoff. Prices, channel lineups, carriage and package availability vary by address and may change. NFL, FOX, FOX One, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.