How to Watch Falcons vs. Saints on Monday Night Football on DIRECTV

Updated October 2, 2026

The Atlanta Falcons (1-2) visit the New Orleans Saints (1-2) on Monday, October 5, at 8:15 p.m. ET at Caesars Superdome. The NFC South rivalry game is Week 4's Monday Night Football matchup, and it airs on ESPN, DIRECTV channel 206. There's no ABC simulcast this week.

Here's how to watch on DIRECTV, where to find Peyton and Eli Manning's alternate broadcast and how to stream it.

Falcons vs. Saints: date, time and channel

Detail	Info
Date	Monday, October 5, 2026
Kickoff	8:15 p.m. ET / 7:15 p.m. CT (local)
Stadium	Caesars Superdome, New Orleans
TV	ESPN (DIRECTV channel 206)
Alternate broadcast	Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli, ESPN2 (channel 209), 8 p.m. ET
Pregame	Monday Night Countdown, 6 to 8 p.m. ET on ESPN
Atlanta TV	WANF (channel 46)
New Orleans TV	WDSU 6
Broadcast crew	Joe Buck (play-by-play), Troy Aikman (analyst), Lisa Salters and Laura Rutledge (sideline)
Streaming	ESPN app (ESPN Unlimited), NFL+ (mobile)
Radio	WWL 870 AM/105.3 FM, Westwood One

What channel is Falcons vs. Saints on DIRECTV?

The game is on ESPN, channel 206. ESPN is part of every DIRECTV Signature package from ENTERTAINMENT up, so most DIRECTV customers already have it. The ManningCast with Peyton and Eli Manning is on ESPN2, channel 209, which is also in ENTERTAINMENT and higher.

In the two home markets, the game also airs over the air on WANF in Atlanta and WDSU 6 in New Orleans. If you're in either market, those stations show up with your DIRECTV local channels where available. See our guide to adding local channels on DIRECTV if you dropped them.

For a Spanish-language presentation, ESPN Deportes lists the game. ESPN Deportes is DIRECTV channel 466 in Spanish-language packages.

Not sure ESPN is in your package? Call 1-855-690-9884.

Streaming Falcons vs. Saints with DIRECTV

DIRECTV customers whose package includes ESPN can activate ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost and watch the game in the ESPN app on a phone, tablet or streaming device. DIRECTV's streaming service carries ESPN in every plan below.

Option	ESPN (206)?	Advertised price (new customers)
ENTERTAINMENT	Yes	$89.99/mo
CHOICE	Yes	$94.99/mo
ULTIMATE	Yes	$124.99/mo
PREMIER	Yes	$169.99/mo
MySports Genre Pack	Yes	$64.99/mo ($44.99/mo for 6 months for qualifying new customers through Oct. 3)

Prices are before taxes and fees, and a regional sports fee may apply to CHOICE and higher depending on your ZIP code. The MySports Genre Pack is DIRECTV's sports-focused streaming plan, built around ESPN, FS1 and NFL Network plus your local channels where available. Streaming plans have no annual contract. Questions about your address? Call 1-855-690-9884.

Other ways to stream Falcons vs. Saints

• ESPN app: ESPN Unlimited streams every ESPN and ABC game. Activate it through DIRECTV first so you don't pay twice.
• NFL+: live local and prime-time games, including Monday night, on phones and tablets.

Is Falcons vs. Saints on NFL Sunday Ticket?

You don't need it for this game. NFL Sunday Ticket, which is sold through YouTube and YouTube TV rather than DIRECTV for homes, covers out-of-market Sunday-afternoon games on CBS and FOX. This game is a national broadcast on ESPN, so it's available everywhere without Sunday Ticket.

For bars and restaurants, DIRECTV for Business again offers NFL Sunday Ticket for the 2026 season through an agreement with EverPass, the league's commercial distributor.

Falcons vs. Saints on the radio

• Saints: WWL 870 AM and 105.3 FM, with Mike Hoss, Deuce McAllister and Jeff Nowak. Spanish: Tropical Radio (830 AM, 105.7 FM New Orleans, 94.7 FM Baton Rouge).
• National: Westwood One, with Kevin Harlan and Ross Tucker.

Falcons vs. Saints storylines

• The rivalry is nearly even: Atlanta leads the all-time series 58-56, counting one playoff game. A Saints win would tie the regular-season series at 57-57.
• Atlanta swept New Orleans in 2025, winning 24-10 at the Superdome and 19-17 at home on January 4, 2026.
• The Falcons are rolling after a Thursday rout: they beat Green Bay 35-14 on Thursday Night Football. Bijan Robinson ran for 194 yards, and Drake London caught nine passes for a career-high 194. Atlanta leads the NFL in run defense at 47.7 rushing yards allowed per game.
• New Orleans let one slip: the Saints blew an 11-point second-half lead and lost 35-27 to the Raiders after four turnovers. Quarterback Tyler Shough threw four touchdown passes in the loss, and Chris Olave is tied for the NFL lead with 27 catches.
• It's the Saints' first Monday night home game since 2022, and the Falcons are 9-2 on Monday night since 2014.
• Atlanta stays in prime time next week, too, hosting Baltimore on Sunday Night Football on October 11.

Need ESPN or want to add it before Monday? Call American TV at 1-855-690-9884.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is Monday Night Football on DIRECTV?

ESPN, channel 206. This week's game, Falcons vs. Saints, is on ESPN only, with no ABC simulcast. The ManningCast is on ESPN2, channel 209.

What time does Falcons vs. Saints start?

Kickoff is 8:15 p.m. ET (7:15 p.m. CT) on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Caesars Superdome.

Is Falcons vs. Saints on ABC?

No. ABC isn't simulcasting this game. In the Atlanta and New Orleans markets, WANF and WDSU also carry it.

Can I stream Monday Night Football with DIRECTV?

Yes. If your DIRECTV package includes ESPN, activate ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost and watch in the ESPN app.

Who is announcing Falcons vs. Saints?

Joe Buck and Troy Aikman, with Lisa Salters and Laura Rutledge on the sidelines.

For the full week, see our NFL Week 4 TV schedule. Questions? Call 1-855-690-9884.

Details reviewed October 2, 2026. Kickoff times, networks and local station assignments are set by the NFL, its TV partners and local stations and may change. Channel lineups, carriage, offers and package prices vary by address and may change. NFL, DIRECTV, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.