How to Watch Bengals vs. Falcons in Madrid on DIRECTV: NFL Network Channel and Kickoff Time
By AmericanTV.com editorial team |
The Cincinnati Bengals and Atlanta Falcons meet at Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. ET (3:30 p.m. in Madrid). Atlanta is the designated home team. The game airs nationally on NFL Network, DIRECTV channel 212.
It's an early start, three and a half hours before the regular 1 p.m. ET window, so set your DVR or an alarm.
How to watch Bengals vs. Falcons on DIRECTV
- Tune to NFL Network, channel 212. DIRECTV's guide lists NFL Network on 212. Check that your current package includes the channel; carriage and app access vary by service and account.
- Cincinnati market: the Bengals list WLWT locally. Confirm local carriage for your address and package.
- Streaming: the Bengals list NFL+ and ESPN+ as U.S. streaming options. Each requires eligible separate access, and device and location restrictions apply; a DIRECTV subscription alone does not include these streaming subscriptions.
Game details
| Matchup | Cincinnati Bengals vs. Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|
| Date and time | Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, 9:30 a.m. ET / 6:30 a.m. PT / 3:30 p.m. Madrid |
| Stadium | Bernabéu Stadium, Madrid, Spain |
| TV | NFL Network (DIRECTV 212); WLWT in Cincinnati |
| Streaming | NFL+, ESPN+ |
| Announcers | Bob Wischusen, Louis Riddick, Molly McGrath |
More NFL Week 9 on DIRECTV
Week 9 also includes Jaguars vs. Ravens on Thursday Night Football, Buccaneers vs. Bears on Sunday Night Football and Bills vs. Vikings on Monday Night Football. See what channel NFL Network is on DIRECTV and how to watch the NFL on DIRECTV.
Compare DIRECTV packages at your address or call 1-855-690-9884.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is the Madrid game on DIRECTV?
NFL Network is DIRECTV channel 212 with an eligible package. The Bengals also list WLWT in Cincinnati; local carriage depends on your address and service.
What time does Bengals vs. Falcons start?
Kickoff is 9:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. CT, 6:30 a.m. PT) on Sunday, November 8, 2026. That is 3:30 p.m. in Madrid.
Where is the game being played?
Bernabéu Stadium, home of Real Madrid, in Madrid, Spain.
Questions about DIRECTV service? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed November 3, 2026. Times, networks and local coverage are set by the NFL, networks and streaming services and may change. Prices, channel lineups and availability vary by address. All marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.