Atlanta Falcons ESPN/NFL network games to simulcast on WANF this season

[DavinaR]

Atlanta News First to Simulcast Two Falcons Games in 2026

Gray Media’s independent WANF (Atlanta News First) and ESPN have agreed to simulcast select Atlanta Falcons games locally, beginning with two confirmed matchu

tvnewscheck.com

 

[BoboKnight]

You learn something everyday. I thought the NFL sold the local rights to non OTA games, not the cable channel or the streaming company that have the national rights.

I wonder if WANF will pick up the Falcons Thursday Night Football game as well.

 

[MGD135]

I believe WAGA will handle that (Sept. 24 at Green Bay).

 

[secondchoice]

Monday Night Football 🏈 is a national package just like the Sunday games. IIRC the NFL requires OTA local coverage for both team's home market*. I am sure ESPN offers the game to everyone and the highest "bidder" in the market gets it.

"Not sure if the non sellout local blackout rules are still in effect.

 

[MGD135]

Just checked; if Google A.I. is to be believed, the Falcons/Packers game will not be simulcast on an OTA Atlanta station. It's an Amazon exclusive. That could change between now and 9/24.

 

[Mediafrog+]

Just checked; if Google A.I. is to be believed, the Falcons/Packers game will not be simulcast on an OTA Atlanta station. It's an Amazon exclusive. That could change between now and 9/24.

The game will have local broadcast availability, as is the case with all NFL games on Prime Video.

Always treat AI info with a few grains of salt.