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How to watch the 2026 NFL Mexico City Game: Vikings vs. 49ers

The NFL's game in Mexico is back, and this year it is the Sunday night game: the 49ers host the Vikings at Estadio Banorte, on NBC in the US.

Last updated · ~3 min read

First published with the NBC, Peacock and NFL+ options, plus Mexico coverage, checked against the NFL, NBC, Peacock, both clubs and TelevisaUnivision's TUDN.

What channel is the 2026 NFL Mexico City Game on?

The 2026 NFL Mexico City Game, Vikings vs. 49ers, kicks off Sunday, November 22, at 8:20 p.m. ET (7:20 p.m. in Mexico City) at Estadio Banorte. In the US it airs on NBC as Sunday Night Football. To stream it, Peacock Premium costs $12.99 a month, and NFL+ carries it live on phones and tablets.

Step by step

  1. Find NBC. NBC is a broadcast network, so use an antenna where you get an NBC station or any TV plan that includes it.
  2. No TV? Pick a stream. Peacock Premium costs $12.99 a month. NFL+ carries the game live if a phone or tablet is enough.
  3. Tune in for Sunday night. Kickoff is Sunday, November 22, at 8:20 p.m. ET, or 5:20 p.m. on the West Coast. Football Night in America starts at 7 p.m. ET.

Quick FAQ

What channel is the Vikings vs. 49ers Mexico City game on?
NBC in the US, as Sunday Night Football, with live streams on Peacock and on NFL+ for phones and tablets. In Mexico, TUDN lists it on Canal 5.
What time is the NFL Mexico City game?
Kickoff is 8:20 p.m. ET, 7:20 p.m. CT and 5:20 p.m. PT on Sunday, November 22, 2026. That is 7:20 p.m. in Mexico City.
Is there an NFL game in Mexico this year?
Yes. The Vikings and 49ers play at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City on Sunday, November 22, 2026. It is the NFL's first game in Mexico since 2022.
Who is the home team in the Mexico City game?
The San Francisco 49ers. The NFL lists the game as Vikings at 49ers, and the Vikings say San Francisco is considered the home team.
How can I stream the NFL Mexico City game?
Peacock Premium costs $12.99 a month or $129.99 a year, and Peacock says its Select plan excludes sports. NFL+ carries live local and primetime games on phones and tablets. The NFL also lets you connect a TV or streaming provider to watch Sunday Night Football on NFL.com and in its apps.
Is Estadio Banorte the same as Estadio Azteca?
Yes. Mexico City's tourism site says the stadium historically known as Estadio Azteca now has the official name Estadio Banorte.
Can I watch the game in Spanish?
Yes. Peacock says every Sunday Night Football game is available to stream in Spanish. In Mexico, TUDN lists the game on Canal 5.
Where can I watch a replay?
NFL+ Premium includes full and condensed game replays.

Sources

When and where to watch

Date
Sunday, November 22, 2026
Venue
Estadio Banorte, Mexico City
US TV and streaming
NBC, Peacock, NFL+
Confirmed 2026 schedule for United States.
WhatWhenWhere
Sunday Night FootballSun, Nov. 22, 8:20 p.m. ETNBC
Live stream of the NBC telecastSun, Nov. 22, 8:20 p.m. ETPeacock
Live on your phone or tabletSun, Nov. 22, 8:20 p.m. ETNFL+

Peacock Premium costs $12.99 a month or $129.99 a year; Peacock says its Select plan excludes sports. NFL+ carries live local and primetime games on phones and tablets.

Source: NFL.com • 2026 schedule release: the nine international games, checked .

  • Cheapest service in Spot's price catalog that carries Peacock: Peacock Premium at $12.99/month ($129.99/year).

Sunday Night Football, from Mexico City

This is NBC's Sunday night game for Week 11, not an early window, so it sits in the usual 8:20 p.m. ET slot. Peacock says Football Night in America starts at 7 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock, and that every Sunday Night Football game streams in Spanish.

The NFL says it is the league's first game in Mexico since 2022, the sixth regular-season game in the country since 2005 and the last of its nine international games this season.

San Francisco is the home team

The NFL lists the game as Vikings at 49ers, and the Vikings say San Francisco is considered the home team. The 49ers played in Mexico City in 2005 and 2022. The Vikings say this is their first game there.

Estadio Banorte is the stadium long known as Estadio Azteca, the name the NFL's list of past Mexico City games still uses. The Warning headline the halftime show. Majo Aguilar sings the Mexican national anthem and MXKA sings the US anthem.

Watching from Mexico

TelevisaUnivision's TUDN says the game and halftime show air on Canal 5, with kickoff at 7:20 p.m. in Mexico City. The NFL says both anthems and the halftime show air live in Mexico on Canal 5 and ESPN. We could not confirm ESPN's listing for the game itself, so check ESPN in Mexico before you rely on it.

Get Fubo Pro

This event airs on NBC, which Fubo Pro lists. Fubo Pro lists ESPN, ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC. Local stations and regional sports networks depend on your home ZIP, and Fubo does not carry every team's network.

$88.99/month before taxes. Fubo adds a regional sports fee of up to $16.99/month in some areas. Prices from Fubo, checked October 27, 2026.

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Outside the US

Confirmed 2026 schedule for Mexico.
WhatWhenWhere
Live game, anthems and halftime showSun, Nov. 22, 7:20 p.m. Mexico CityCanal 5
Anthems and halftime show, per the NFLSun, Nov. 22, 7:20 p.m. Mexico CityESPN

The NFL names Canal 5 and ESPN for the anthems and halftime show, and TUDN lists the game on Canal 5. We could not confirm ESPN's game listing, so check ESPN in Mexico before you rely on it.

Source: NFL Communications • 2026 NFL Mexico City pregame entertainment, checked .

Sources we checked

Cross-checked against Spot's own Minnesota Vikings @ San Francisco 49ers listing, which showed NBC when this guide was written. Where the two differ, this page follows the rights holder.

Update log

  • November 9, 2026: First published with the NBC, Peacock and NFL+ options, plus Mexico coverage, checked against the NFL, NBC, Peacock, both clubs and TelevisaUnivision's TUDN.

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