The 2026 Washington Commanders schedule is locked in, the preseason is done, and the opener arrives Sunday, September 13 at Philadelphia. Dan Quinn’s third season starts with two straight NFC East road games, brings the defending champion Seattle Seahawks to Landover in Week 3, sends Washington to London as the home team in Week 4, and hands the roster an early Week 7 bye.
Every date, kickoff time in Eastern Time, TV channel and streaming option is below, plus a free printable PDF for the fridge or your phone.
Commanders 2026-2027 Season at a Glance
- Season opener: Sunday, September 13 at Philadelphia Eagles, 4:25 PM ET on FOX
- Home opener: Sunday, September 27 vs Seattle Seahawks, 1:00 PM ET on FOX
- International game: Sunday, October 4 vs Indianapolis Colts in London, 9:30 AM ET on NFL Network
- Bye week: Week 7
- Finale: Week 18 vs Dallas Cowboys at Northwest Stadium
- Home venue: Northwest Stadium, Landover, Maryland
- Head coach: Dan Quinn, third season
Free Printable Washington Commanders Schedule PDF
The printable Washington Commanders schedule puts the full season on one page. Each row lists the opponent, date, start time in ET and TV channel, with space to write in scores and follow the record week by week.
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2026 Washington Commanders Schedule: Full Regular Season
Here is the complete week by week slate with kickoff times in Eastern Time, as listed by the team and the NFL. Weeks 16, 17 and 18 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 |
Want the rest of the league? See the full 2026 NFL schedule by week and team.
Key Matchups, Bye Week and the London Game
Washington opens with back to back NFC East road trips, at Philadelphia in Week 1 and at Dallas in Week 2, both in the late Sunday afternoon window on FOX. That has happened only four times in 43 years, after 2012, 2001 and 1982. The Week 3 home opener against Seattle is the club’s latest first home game by date since the strike shortened 1982 season.
Seattle arrives seven months after beating New England 29 to 13 in Super Bowl LX. The Seahawks have won the last two meetings, including 38 to 14 in November 2025, and Washington’s last win in the series came in November 2021.
Week 4 is the calendar’s biggest wrinkle. Washington is the designated home team against the Indianapolis Colts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, October 4 at 9:30 AM ET, so only eight of the nine home games are played at Northwest Stadium. The Week 7 bye follows the Monday night trip to San Francisco. It is the earliest Washington bye since 2018 and gives the roster a long reset before a November stretch with three primetime games.
| WEEK | MATCHUP | WHY IT MATTERS |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | vs Seahawks | Home opener against the reigning Super Bowl champions |
| 4 | vs Colts (London) | Washington hosts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| 8 | vs Eagles (SNF) | Both Philadelphia games are finished by Week 8 |
| 11 | vs Bengals (MNF) | Only AFC North opponent on the slate |
| 18 | vs Cowboys | Finale that can decide NFC East seeding |
Five games are nationally televised and four fall in primetime: Monday night at the 49ers in Week 6, Sunday night against Philadelphia in Week 8, Thursday night at the Giants in Week 10, and Monday night at home with Cincinnati in Week 11. The London morning kickoff is the fifth. The year closes with a home rematch against the Cowboys, the fourth time in five years that Dallas ends Washington’s regular season and a game that often shapes playoff seeding in the NFC East.
By the traditional measure, opponents’ combined 2025 winning percentage, Washington ranks 16th at .502. Seven games come against 2025 playoff teams: Seattle, Philadelphia twice, the Rams, San Francisco, Houston and Jacksonville, and four of those are at home. The division race is front loaded, with five of the six NFC East games done by Week 10. Travel is light at 18,491 air miles, 16th in the league and down from 21,363 in 2025, with only London, San Francisco and Arizona taking the team outside the Eastern and Central zones.
Preseason Results and Roster Notes Before Week 1
Washington finished the preseason 1 and 2. The starters played sparingly, and the 41 to 3 loss in Baltimore was mostly backups on both sides.
| DATE | GAME | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 14 | vs Dolphins | Won 20 to 7 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | @ Lions | Lost 13 to 17 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | @ Ravens | Lost 3 to 41 |
Four roster items shape the opening month. Left tackle Laremy Tunsil tore a triceps in August, had surgery and went to injured reserve with defensive tackle Johnny Newton, who tore a pectoral, so Brandon Coleman moves to left tackle and Josh Conerly Jr. stays on the right side. Edge rusher Dorance Armstrong serves a one game suspension in Week 1. Cornerback Trey Amos, out with an ankle injury, and running back Jeremy McNichols, out with a quad injury, both went on injured reserve with a designation to return, so each can come back after four games.
The good news is at quarterback. Jayden Daniels is healthy after a 2025 season limited to seven games by a dislocated left elbow and other knocks, with Marcus Mariota behind him. Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs, signed in August, headline the receiver room. Dan Quinn returns for year three with general manager Adam Peters, and both coordinators are new: David Blough runs the offense and Daronte Jones the defense.
How to Watch the Washington Commanders Schedule on TV and Streaming
Most games air on free broadcast television. FOX carries the NFC Sunday afternoon window, CBS has the AFC dates at Tennessee in Week 13 and against Houston in Week 14, NBC has Sunday Night Football, and ESPN with ABC handles Monday Night Football. NFL Network has the London kickoff and now sits inside the ESPN family after ESPN closed its NFL Media deal in February 2026.
| PLATFORM | GAMES COVERED |
|---|---|
| FOX and Fox One | NFC Sunday afternoon games |
| CBS and Paramount+ | Weeks 13 and 14 at Tennessee and vs 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, on pay TV, NFL+ or ESPN Unlimited |
| NFL+ and NFL+ Premium | Local and primetime games on mobile, plus RedZone and replays |
| Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV | Out of market Sunday afternoon games |
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, 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: Netflix holds a Week 18 game at 1:00 PM ET on Saturday, January 9, 2027, and the league has not named the matchup yet. The Commanders finale against Dallas is one of the candidates.
Washington Commanders Schedule FAQ
When do the Commanders play their first game in 2026?
Washington opens the 2026 regular season on Sunday, September 13 at the Philadelphia Eagles, kickoff 4:25 PM ET on FOX. The home opener is Sunday, September 27 against Seattle.
When is the Commanders bye week in 2026?
Week 7, the earliest Washington bye since 2018. The last game before the break is the Monday night trip to San Francisco on October 19, and Washington returns November 1 against Philadelphia.
Where do the Commanders play in London in 2026?
At Tottenham Hotspur Stadium against the Indianapolis Colts 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 counts as one of them, so only eight are played in Landover.
What channel are Commanders games on in 2026?
FOX has most Sunday afternoon games, CBS has Weeks 13 and 14 against Tennessee and Houston, NBC has the Week 8 Sunday night game, ESPN and ABC have Monday Night Football in Weeks 6 and 11, Prime Video has the Week 10 Thursday game, and NFL Network has the London kickoff. Weeks 16 to 18 are still to be assigned.
Who starts at quarterback for the Commanders in 2026?
Jayden Daniels, healthy after a 2025 season limited to seven games by a dislocated left elbow. Marcus Mariota is the backup. Dan Quinn is in his third year as head coach, with new coordinators David Blough and Daronte Jones.
How tough is the 2026 Commanders schedule?
By opponents’ combined 2025 winning percentage, Washington ranks 16th at .502. Seven games come against 2025 playoff teams and four of those are at Northwest Stadium. Models built on projected win totals rate the slate harder than the raw record method does.
Can I watch Commanders games without cable?
Yes. An HD antenna picks up local FOX, CBS and NBC broadcasts free, NFL+ streams local and primetime games on mobile, and YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and Fubo carry every national network. Sunday Ticket adds out of market games.
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 new coordinator pairing plenty of room to rewrite a 5 and 12 season.
Download the free printable above, bookmark this page, and check back once the league confirms the flexible scheduling windows for the last three weeks.
For more printables, see the 2026 NFL schedule by week and team and the full printable list of NFL teams.