The 2026 Washington Commanders schedule opens with two straight NFC East road games and sends Washington to London as a designated home team. Dan Quinn’s third season features five nationally televised games, four of them in primetime, a Week 3 visit from the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, and an early Week 7 bye.
Below you will find every game date, kickoff time in Eastern Time, TV channel and streaming option, plus a free printable PDF you can pin near the TV or save on your phone.
This guide covers preseason through Week 18, including the London game, the bye week and where each broadcast lives in 2026.
Free Printable Washington Commanders Schedule PDF
The printable Washington Commanders schedule puts the whole season on one page. Every matchup lists the opponent, date, start time in ET and TV channel, with room to write in scores and track the record week by week.
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2026 Commanders Preseason Schedule
Washington hosts Miami in the preseason opener, travels to Detroit for a Saturday afternoon game, then closes at Baltimore. The first two games air locally on WUSA9 in the Washington market, and the Ravens finale goes out nationally on NFL Network.
Joint practices are set for August 12 against the Dolphins at the team’s Ashburn facility and August 26 against the Ravens in Owings Mills. Those two sessions are where the starters get most of their real work, since most teams sit front line players in the preseason finale.
| WEEK | DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNEL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fri, Aug 14 | vs Dolphins | 7:00 PM | WUSA9 |
| 2 | Sat, Aug 22 | @ Lions | 12:00 PM | WUSA9 |
| 3 | Fri, Aug 28 | @ Ravens | 6:00 PM | NFL Network |
2026 Washington Commanders Schedule: Full Regular Season
Here is the complete week by week regular season slate with kickoff times in Eastern Time. The final three weeks carry TBD labels because the league sets those windows later in the year, and flexible scheduling can still move Sunday night, Monday night and Thursday night games down the stretch.
| WEEK | DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNEL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, Sep 13 | @ Eagles | 4:25 PM | FOX |
| 2 | Sun, Sep 20 | @ Cowboys | 4:25 PM | FOX |
| 3 | Sun, Sep 27 | vs Seahawks | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 4 | Sun, Oct 4 | vs Colts (London) | 9:30 AM | NFL Network |
| 5 | Sun, Oct 11 | vs Giants | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 6 | Mon, Oct 19 | @ 49ers | 8:15 PM | ESPN / ABC |
| 7 | Bye Week | No game | None | None |
| 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | vs Eagles | 8:20 PM | NBC |
| 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | vs Rams | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 10 | Thu, Nov 12 | @ Giants | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
| 11 | Mon, Nov 23 | vs Bengals | 8:15 PM | ESPN |
| 12 | Sun, Nov 29 | @ Cardinals | 4:25 PM | FOX |
| 13 | Sun, Dec 6 | @ Titans | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 14 | Sun, Dec 13 | vs Texans | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 20 | vs Falcons | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 16 | Dec 26 or 27 | @ Vikings | TBD | TBD |
| 17 | Dec 31 to Jan 4 | @ Jaguars | TBD | TBD |
| 18 | Jan 9 or 10 | vs Cowboys | TBD | TBD |
Key Matchups, Bye Week and the London Game
Washington opens with two NFC East road trips in a row, at Philadelphia in Week 1 and at Dallas in Week 2, both in the late Sunday afternoon window on FOX. That is the first time the club has started with back to back road games since 2012. Week 3 then brings Seattle to Landover just seven months after the Seahawks beat New England 29 to 13 in Super Bowl LX, and Washington has not beaten Seattle since 2021.
The Week 4 international game is the biggest wrinkle on the calendar. Washington is the designated home team against the Indianapolis Colts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, October 4 at 9:30 AM ET, which means only eight of the nine home games are actually played at Northwest Stadium.
A Week 7 bye follows the Monday night trip to San Francisco, giving the roster a long reset before the November stretch.
| WEEK | MATCHUP | WHY IT MATTERS |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | vs Seahawks | Home date with the reigning Super Bowl champions |
| 4 | vs Colts (London) | Washington hosts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| 8 | vs Eagles (SNF) | Both Philadelphia games are done by Week 8 |
| 11 | vs Bengals (MNF) | Only AFC North opponent on the regular season slate |
| 18 | vs Cowboys | Season finale that can decide NFC East seeding |
Five games are nationally televised and four of those fall in primetime: Monday Night Football at the 49ers in Week 6, Sunday Night Football against Philadelphia in Week 8, Thursday Night Football at the Giants in Week 10, and a Monday night home game with Cincinnati in Week 11
The London morning kickoff is the fifth. Washington begins the year on a four game winning streak against the Giants, tied for the third longest run it has ever put together against that opponent. The year ends with a home rematch against the Cowboys, a Week 18 finale that often shapes playoff seeding in the NFC East.
Difficulty sits right in the middle of the league. The NFL ranks Washington 16th in strength of schedule, up slightly from 14th in 2025, and seven games come against 2025 playoff teams: Seattle, Philadelphia twice, the Rams, Houston, San Francisco and Jacksonville. Four of those are at Northwest Stadium.
The division race is front loaded, with five of the six NFC East games finished by Week 10. Travel is also easier this year, 16th in the league at 18,491 air miles against 21,363 in 2025, and only the London trip plus the road games in San Francisco and Arizona take the team outside the Eastern and Central time zones.
How to Watch the 2026 Washington Commanders Schedule on TV and Streaming
Most Commanders games air on free broadcast television. FOX carries the NFC Sunday afternoon games that make up the bulk of the slate, CBS has the two AFC matchups against Tennessee and Houston, NBC has Sunday Night Football, and ESPN with ABC handles Monday Night Football.
NFL Network has the London kickoff and the preseason finale, and it is now part of the ESPN family after ESPN closed its deal for NFL Media at the end of January 2026.
| PLATFORM | GAMES COVERED |
|---|---|
| FOX and Fox One | NFC Sunday afternoon games |
| CBS and Paramount+ | AFC games vs Tennessee and Houston |
| NBC and Peacock | Sunday Night Football, Week 8 vs Eagles |
| ESPN, ABC and the ESPN app | Monday Night Football, Weeks 6 and 11 |
| Prime Video | Thursday Night Football, Week 10 at Giants |
| NFL Network | London game and preseason finale, on pay TV, NFL+ or ESPN Unlimited |
| NFL+ | Local and primetime games on mobile, NFL Network 24/7 |
| NFL+ Premium | Adds NFL RedZone, full replays and All-22 coaches film |
| Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV | Out of market Sunday afternoon games |
| WUSA9 | Preseason Weeks 1 and 2 in the DC market |
You can follow most of the season without a cable bill. An HD antenna pulls in local FOX, CBS and NBC broadcasts at no cost, WUSA9 airs the first two preseason games across the Washington region, and live TV services such as YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and Fubo carry every national network in one package. Peacock and Paramount+ also run free trial windows you can time around a marquee matchup.
One slot to watch: the league has not assigned the Week 18 Saturday game yet, and that window belongs to Netflix, so the finale against Dallas could end up streaming there.
FAQ: Washington Commanders 2026 Season
When do the Commanders play their first game in 2026?
Washington opens the 2026 regular season on Sunday, September 13 at the Philadelphia Eagles, with kickoff at 4:25 PM ET on FOX.
When is the Commanders bye week in 2026?
Week 7. The last game before the break is the Monday night trip to San Francisco on October 19, and Washington returns on November 1 against Philadelphia.
Where do the Commanders play in London in 2026?
Washington faces the Indianapolis Colts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, October 4 at 9:30 AM ET on NFL Network. Washington is the designated home team for that game.
How many home games do the Commanders play at Northwest Stadium in 2026?
Eight. Washington has nine home games on the schedule, but the London game against the Colts is one of them, so only eight are played in Landover.
What channel are Commanders games on in 2026?
FOX carries most Sunday afternoon games, CBS has the two AFC matchups against Tennessee and Houston, NBC has the Week 8 Sunday night game, ESPN and ABC have Monday Night Football, Prime Video has the Week 10 Thursday game, and NFL Network has the London kickoff. Five games in all are nationally televised.
Who is the Commanders head coach and quarterback in 2026?
Dan Quinn returns for a third season as head coach, with Adam Peters as general manager and Jayden Daniels at quarterback. David Blough takes over as offensive coordinator and Daronte Jones as defensive coordinator.
Is Jayden Daniels healthy for the 2026 season?
Yes. Daniels started only seven games in 2025 because of knee, hamstring and elbow injuries and was shut down for the final three weeks, but he needed no surgery and Adam Peters described him as fully healthy entering training camp. Marcus Mariota is again the backup.
Do the Commanders play the defending Super Bowl champions in 2026?
Yes. Washington hosts the Seattle Seahawks in Week 3 on September 27. Seattle beat New England 29 to 13 in Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026. Washington has not beaten Seattle since 2021.
Where do the Commanders play home games?
Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. The DC Council gave final approval in September 2025 for a new roofed 65,000 seat stadium at the RFK campus in Washington, D.C., with a target opening in fall 2030.
How many Super Bowls have the Commanders won?
Three, after the 1982, 1987 and 1991 seasons.
How tough is the 2026 Commanders schedule?
The NFL ranks Washington 16th in strength of schedule, slightly harder than the 14th ranking in 2025. Seven games come against 2025 playoff teams and four of those are at Northwest Stadium.
Where can I buy Commanders tickets?
SeatGeek is the official primary ticketing partner and sales run through Commanders.com. Resale inventory is available on StubHub, Vivid Seats and Ticketmaster.
Can I watch Commanders games for free?
Yes. An HD antenna picks up local FOX, CBS and NBC broadcasts at no cost, WUSA9 airs the first two preseason games in the Washington market, and Peacock and Paramount+ offer free trial windows.
From two division road games to open the year to a London morning kickoff and a Week 18 rematch with Dallas, the 2026 Washington Commanders schedule gives a healthy Jayden Daniels and a retooled coaching staff plenty of chances to reset the story after a 5 and 12 season.
Bookmark this page, download the free printable Commanders schedule above, and check back once the NFL confirms the flexible scheduling windows for the final three weeks. For more printables, see our 2026 NFL preseason schedule and the full printable list of NFL teams.