Colts vs Falcons: How to watch, Live Stream, TV Channel and Time for NFL Preseason game on August 22, 2026

The Indianapolis Colts host the Atlanta Falcons at Lucas Oil Stadium in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL preseason. With both teams evaluating key players and quarterback battles, here is how to watch the action live in the USA.

By Ariadna Pinheiro

August 22, 2026 09:15AM EDT

**© Jaiden Tripi/Todd Kirkland -- Getty Images**Anthony Richardson Sr. #5 of the Indianapolis Colts and Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Atlanta Falcons

Match Summary
Match	Indianapolis Colts vs Atlanta Falcons
Tournament	NFL Preseason
Date	Saturday, August 22, 2026
Time	1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT
TV Channels	–
Live Stream	Fubo, NFL+

How to watch Colts vs Falcons in the USA

The Indianapolis Colts vs. Atlanta Falcons preseason game will be available in the U.S. exclusively through Fubo and NFL+.

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Can I watch Colts vs Falcons for free?

Eligible new Fubo subscribers can watch Colts vs. Falcons for free with the 5-day free trial. The platform’s current listing for the matchup shows the game live from Lucas Oil Stadium and includes a “Try for free” option.

Match Preview: What’s at stake?

The Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts meet in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL preseason, so Saturday’s result will not affect the regular-season standings. Instead, the game is another important evaluation opportunity as both teams work through roster battles and prepare for the regular season.

The matchup comes after two days of joint practices in Indianapolis, giving both coaching staffs an additional chance to evaluate their players in competitive situations before the game.

Jack Strand #18 of the Atlanta Falcons drops back to pass (Source: Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

The quarterback situation is one of the main storylines. For Indianapolis, Riley Leonard is expected to start and play the first half, with Anthony Richardson taking over afterward as the Colts continue to evaluate their QB2 options.

Meanwhile, Atlanta’s quarterback picture remains worth watching, particularly with Michael Penix Jr. still limited and Tua Tagovailoa working with the first team during the joint practices.

The joint practices also produced some important developments ahead of Saturday’s game. Colts quarterback Daniel Jones completed all 15 of his passes during Wednesday’s session, while cornerback Justin Walley returned an interception of Tagovailoa for a touchdown. Those performances add another layer to a preseason matchup focused more on individual evaluations than the final score.

What time is the Colts vs Falcons match?

The Colts vs. Falcons game kicks off on Saturday, August 22, at 1:00 PM ET. For viewers in different regions of the United States, here are the local start times:

Eastern Time: 1:00 PM ET
Central Time: 12:00 PM CT
Mountain Time: 11:00 AM MT
Pacific Time: 10:00 AM PT

Ariadna Pinheiro

Ariadna is a multisport journalist specialized in delivering key, high-value information across competitions, including tournament formats, rules, lineups and injury updates, while also producing evergreen content. Her career in journalism began in 2021 at Indie Emergente, a digital music magazine, where she honed her skills in writing and reporting. In 2023, she expanded her expertise by contributing to Spoiler Latinoamerica, creating general culture content, before joining Spoiler US in 2024 to focus on entertainment coverage. With almost six years of experience across different media outlets, Ariadna has developed strong expertise at the intersection of sports and entertainment, covering live events such as Super Bowls, FIFA World Cup opening and closing ceremonies, Olympic Games and UEFA Champions League finals, bringing depth, accuracy and real-time insight to her reporting.