The 2026 Washington Commanders Schedule features an international game in London against Indianapolis, a Sunday Night Football home matchup against Philadelphia, Monday Night Football against Cincinnati, and an NFC East rivalry calendar that runs from Week 1 all the way through the regular season finale. Northwest Stadium hosts a loaded home slate while the road schedule sends Washington to Philadelphia, Dallas, San Francisco, the Giants, Arizona, Tennessee, Minnesota, and Jacksonville.
Preseason — 2026 Washington Commanders Schedule
Washington opens at home before two consecutive road exhibitions to close the preseason.
The detroit lions vs washington commanders preseason road game on August 22 and baltimore ravens vs washington commanders exhibition on August 28 provide tough environments before the regular season begins.
2026 Washington Commanders Schedule
Key Games on the 2026 Washington Commanders Schedule
The Schedule Opens With Back-to-Back NFC East Road Games
Washington’s first two regular season games are both on the road — at Philadelphia on September 13 and at Dallas on September 20.
London: Commanders vs Colts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Washington’s designated home game in London against Indianapolis takes place on October 4. This game counts as a home matchup.
Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles Series
- First washington commanders vs philadelphia eagles road game: September 13 at Lincoln Financial Field
- Second washington commanders vs philadelphia eagles home contest: Sunday Night Football on November 1 at Northwest Stadium
New York Giants vs Washington Commanders Series
- First new york giants vs washington commanders home game: October 11 at Northwest Stadium
- Second new york giants vs washington commanders road contest: Thursday Night Football on November 12 at MetLife Stadium
Washington Commanders vs Minnesota Vikings
The washington commanders vs minnesota vikings road game lands in the December 26/27 window at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Monday Night vs Cincinnati in Late November
The Bengals visit Northwest Stadium for Monday Night Football on November 23.
Road Trip to San Francisco on Monday Night
Washington travels to Levi’s Stadium on Monday Night Football October 19.
Home Games — Washington Commanders Schedule 2026
Eight regular season home games at Northwest Stadium plus the London international game:
Washington Commanders Bye Week 2026
The bye falls on Sunday, October 25 — arriving after the Monday Night road trip to San Francisco.
FAQ
When do the Washington Commanders open the 2026 regular season?
The 2026 Washington Commanders Schedule regular season opens Sunday, September 13, with Washington traveling to Lincoln Financial Field to face the Philadelphia Eagles at 4:25 pm ET on FOX.
What are the Washington Commanders home games in 2026?
Washington Commanders home games 2026 at Northwest Stadium include Seattle (Sep 27), New York Giants (Oct 11), Philadelphia (Nov 1), LA Rams (Nov 8), Cincinnati (Nov 23), Houston (Dec 13), Atlanta (Dec 20), and Dallas (Jan 9/10). The London game against Indianapolis also counts as a home game.
When do the Washington Commanders play in London in 2026?
Washington faces the Indianapolis Colts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Sunday, October 4, at 9:30 am ET on NFL Network.
When is the Washington Commanders bye week in 2026?
The bye week on the 2026 Washington Commanders Schedule falls on Sunday, October 25.
