NFL Week 4 2026 TV Schedule: Every Game, Channel and How to Watch on DIRECTV
NFL Week 4 runs Thursday, October 1, through Monday, October 5, and all 32 teams play, with no byes yet. The week has a Thursday rivalry game on Prime Video, a Sunday-morning game in London on NFL Network, a full afternoon on CBS and FOX, Lions at Panthers on NBC's Sunday Night Football and Falcons at Saints on ESPN's Monday Night Football.
Here's every game, where it airs and the DIRECTV channel to use.
NFL Week 4 schedule and TV channels
All times Eastern.
| Date | Game | Kickoff (ET) | TV / streaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu., Oct. 1 | Steelers at Browns | 8:15 p.m. | Prime Video |
| Sun., Oct. 4 | Colts vs. Commanders (London) | 9:30 a.m. | NFL Network |
| Sun., Oct. 4 | Titans at Ravens | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Sun., Oct. 4 | Patriots at Bills | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Sun., Oct. 4 | Jaguars at Bengals | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Sun., Oct. 4 | Cardinals at Giants | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Sun., Oct. 4 | Jets at Bears | 1 p.m. | FOX |
| Sun., Oct. 4 | Cowboys at Texans | 1 p.m. | FOX |
| Sun., Oct. 4 | Rams at Eagles | 1 p.m. | FOX |
| Sun., Oct. 4 | Packers at Buccaneers | 1 p.m. | FOX |
| Sun., Oct. 4 | Dolphins at Vikings | 4:05 p.m. | FOX |
| Sun., Oct. 4 | Chiefs at Raiders | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| Sun., Oct. 4 | Chargers at Seahawks | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| Sun., Oct. 4 | Broncos at 49ers | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| Sun., Oct. 4 | Lions at Panthers (SNF) | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
| Mon., Oct. 5 | Falcons at Saints (MNF) | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN |
CBS and FOX Sunday-afternoon games are regional, so the games you get depend on your market. Check your local CBS and FOX listings for your area's games.
Week 4 channels on DIRECTV
| Network | DIRECTV channel | Included with |
|---|---|---|
| CBS, FOX, NBC | Local channels, vary by market | All core packages where locals are available |
| ESPN | 206 | ENTERTAINMENT and higher |
| NFL Network | 212 | CHOICE and higher |
| NFL RedZone | 211 | Add-on; included with PREMIER |
| Prime Video (Thursday) | App on Gemini devices | Separate Amazon subscription |
How to watch Week 4 games on DIRECTV
Thursday: Steelers at Browns on Prime Video
The opener streams on Prime Video, which is preloaded on DIRECTV Gemini devices. It also airs on WTAE in the Pittsburgh market. Our Steelers vs. Browns viewing guide covers every option.
Sunday morning: Colts vs. Commanders in London
Indianapolis and Washington play at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at 9:30 a.m. ET (2:30 p.m. in London) on NFL Network, DIRECTV channel 212. NFL Network comes with CHOICE and higher packages, so ENTERTAINMENT customers need to upgrade to see this one.
Sunday afternoon: CBS and FOX
DIRECTV carries your local CBS and FOX stations with its core packages where local channels are available. FOX has the 4:05 p.m. window with Dolphins at Vikings, and CBS has three 4:25 p.m. games: Chiefs at Raiders, Chargers at Seahawks and Broncos at 49ers.
Sunday night: Lions at Panthers on NBC
Sunday Night Football is on your local NBC station, with Football Night in America at 7 p.m. ET and kickoff at 8:20 p.m. ET. It also streams on Peacock, which is a separate subscription, and airs in Spanish on Universo.
Monday night: Falcons at Saints on ESPN
The Week 4 Monday game airs on ESPN only (channel 206), with no ABC simulcast this week. DIRECTV customers whose package includes ESPN can also stream it in the ESPN app with ESPN Unlimited, which DIRECTV offers at no extra cost to eligible customers.
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Extras for football fans
- NFL RedZone (channel 211) jumps between Sunday-afternoon games. It's an add-on for most packages and included with PREMIER. Learn more in our RedZone guide.
- Out-of-market games: see what it costs to follow a team from outside its market in our look at NFL Sunday Ticket prices for 2026-27.
- Streaming DIRECTV: the MySports Genre Pack includes ESPN and NFL Network.
Next up: the NFL Week 5 TV schedule, with Buccaneers at Cowboys on Thursday and another London game.
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Frequently asked questions
What channel is the Colts vs. Commanders London game on?
NFL Network, DIRECTV channel 212, at 9:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, October 4.
Who plays Sunday Night Football in Week 4?
The Detroit Lions visit the Carolina Panthers at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC.
Who plays Monday Night Football in Week 4?
The Atlanta Falcons visit the New Orleans Saints at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN, channel 206.
Are there any byes in Week 4?
No. All 32 teams play in Week 4. Byes begin in Week 5.
How many Week 4 games are on CBS and FOX?
CBS has seven: four early games and three 4:25 p.m. games. FOX has five: four early games plus the 4:05 p.m. game.
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Details reviewed September 30, 2026. Kickoff times and networks are subject to change, including flexible scheduling. Regional CBS and FOX coverage varies by market. Channel lineups, carriage and package prices may change. NFL, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.