How to Watch Cardinals vs. Rams on DIRECTV: FOX Channel, Kickoff Time and Streaming
The Arizona Cardinals (1-4) visit the Los Angeles Rams (2-3) on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 4:05 p.m. ET (1:05 p.m. PT and in Arizona) at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The game airs on FOX, so DIRECTV customers watch it on their local FOX station, and it also streams on FOX One.
Both NFC West teams are coming off home losses. The Rams fell 37-34 in overtime to Buffalo on Monday Night Football, and the Cardinals lost 45-21 to Detroit on Sunday for their fourth straight defeat. Here's how to find Cardinals-Rams on DIRECTV, whether it's on in your area and every way to stream it, as of October 13, 2026.
Cardinals vs. Rams game details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, October 18, 2026 (NFL Week 6) |
| Kickoff | 4:05 p.m. ET / 3:05 p.m. CT / 1:05 p.m. PT and Arizona |
| Stadium | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California |
| TV | FOX (regional, late afternoon 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 | Cardinals 1-4; Rams 2-3 (through Week 5) |
| All-time series | Rams lead 55-41-2 |
How to watch Cardinals vs. Rams 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 "Cardinals" or "Rams" 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 13, 2026:
| Your setup | How to watch Cardinals-Rams | 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 Cardinals vs. Rams be on TV in my area?
CBS has the Week 6 doubleheader, so FOX has just one late game: Cardinals at Rams at 4:05 p.m. ET. The Phoenix and Los Angeles markets will get it. Elsewhere, whether your FOX station carries it depends on your market, and the league finalizes market assignments during game week, so check your local listings later in the week. CBS's two late games, Bills at Raiders and Chargers at Chiefs, kick off at 4:25 p.m. ET.
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. DIRECTV homes can also follow every Sunday-afternoon game on NFL RedZone, channel 211.
Cardinals vs. Rams by the numbers
Here's how the teams compare through five weeks, from the NFL's game center as of October 13, 2026:
| Stat (through Week 5) | Cardinals | Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 1-4 (4th in NFC West) | 2-3 (3rd in NFC West) |
| Last game | L 21-45 vs. Detroit (Oct. 11) | L 34-37 OT vs. Buffalo (Oct. 12) |
| Points per game | 21.6 (23rd) | 23.8 (13th) |
| Yards per game | 301.2 (23rd) | 424.4 (1st) |
| Time of possession per game | 31:32 (10th) | 32:38 (4th) |
| Defensive sacks | 11 (12th) | 8 (25th) |
| Turnover differential | +2 (12th) | -3 (22nd) |
| Passing leader | Jacoby Brissett: 1,110 yards, 9 TD, 5 INT | Matthew Stafford: 1,572 yards, 9 TD, 6 INT |
| Receiving leader | Trey McBride: 42 catches, 308 yards, 3 TD | Davante Adams: 27 catches, 441 yards, 4 TD |
Cardinals vs. Rams storylines
- The Rams on a short week: Los Angeles tied Buffalo on Kyren Williams' 1-yard touchdown with five seconds left Monday night, then lost on a 45-yard Bills field goal in overtime after a Rams kick was blocked. Puka Nacua set a career high with 17 catches for 138 yards, and Stafford threw for 383 yards and three touchdowns. Our Bills vs. Rams Monday Night Football guide covers that game. The Rams get six days to turn around for Sunday.
- Arizona's skid: the Cardinals opened the season with a 26-14 win over the Chargers, in this same stadium, and have lost four straight since: to Seattle, at San Francisco, at the Giants and to Detroit. Our Lions vs. Cardinals guide covers the Week 5 game.
- Yards vs. points: the Rams lead the NFL in yards per game (424.4) but rank 13th in scoring. Arizona is 23rd in both, though the Cardinals are +2 in turnover differential while the Rams are -3.
- A long rivalry: the Rams lead the all-time series 55-41-2 across 98 meetings and won the most recent game, 37-20. Their 34-11 wild-card win over Arizona in January 2022 was the first playoff game at SoFi Stadium.
- NFC West picture: San Francisco leads the division at 5-0, followed by Seattle (3-2), the Rams (2-3) and the Cardinals (1-4), so this game matters for both teams' chase.
- What's next: Arizona hosts Denver on October 25, and the Rams visit the Raiders the same day.
NFL Week 6 networks and DIRECTV channels
Here's every Week 6 game with its network and where to find it on DIRECTV, as of October 13, 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. 15, 8:15 p.m. | Seahawks at Broncos | Prime Video | Streaming only (Prime Video app) |
| Sun., Oct. 18, 9:30 a.m. | Texans vs. Jaguars (London) | NFL Network | 212 |
| Sun., Oct. 18, 1 p.m. | Bears at Falcons; Ravens at Browns; Titans at Colts; Saints at Giants | FOX | Local FOX station |
| Sun., Oct. 18, 1 p.m. | Jets at Patriots; Panthers at Eagles; Steelers at Buccaneers | CBS | Local CBS station |
| Sun., Oct. 18, 4:05 p.m. | Cardinals at Rams | FOX | Local FOX station |
| Sun., Oct. 18, 4:25 p.m. | Bills at Raiders; Chargers at Chiefs | CBS | Local CBS station |
| Sun., Oct. 18, 8:20 p.m. | Cowboys at Packers | NBC | Local NBC station |
| Mon., Oct. 19, 8:15 p.m. | Commanders at 49ers | ESPN (ABC simulcast) | 206; local ABC station |
The Bengals, Lions, Dolphins and Vikings are on bye. See the full NFL Week 6 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 Arizona and California.
Compare DIRECTV packages at your address or call 1-855-690-9884.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is Cardinals vs. Rams 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 "Cardinals" or "Rams" to find it.
What time is the Rams game on Sunday?
Kickoff is 4:05 p.m. ET (3:05 p.m. CT, 1:05 p.m. PT and in Arizona) on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Is Cardinals vs. Rams on in my area?
It's FOX's only game in the late afternoon window. The Phoenix and Los Angeles markets get it, and elsewhere it depends on which game your FOX station is assigned, so check your local listings later in the week.
Can I stream Cardinals vs. Rams?
Yes, if it airs on FOX in your market. FOX One streams FOX's NFL games, and DIRECTV says FOX One is included with qualifying plans when you sign in with your DIRECTV account. The DIRECTV app carries your local FOX station where available, and NFL+ streams local games on phones and tablets. Out-of-market fans need NFL Sunday Ticket, which is sold through YouTube and YouTube TV.
Is Cardinals vs. Rams on NFL RedZone?
NFL RedZone, DIRECTV channel 211, covers every Sunday-afternoon game, including the late 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 13, 2026. Kickoff times, networks and regional coverage are set by the NFL, FOX and local stations and may change. Records and stats reflect games through Week 5. 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.