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.
2026 Washington Commanders Preseason Schedule
Washington opens at home before two consecutive road exhibitions to close the preseason.
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 14 | vs Miami Dolphins | Northwest Stadium, Landover, MD | 7:00 pm | Local |
| Sat, Aug 22 | at Detroit Lions | Ford Field, Detroit, MI | 12:00 pm | Local |
| Fri, Aug 28 | at Baltimore Ravens | M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD | 6:00 pm | NFLN/Local |
The noon kickoff in Detroit on August 22 is the earliest preseason start time on Washington’s calendar — a lunchtime game at Ford Field that will feel more like a practice run than a showcase. The road trip to Baltimore on August 28 provides a tougher preseason environment heading into the final week before cuts.
2026 Washington Commanders Regular Season Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 13 | at Philadelphia Eagles | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA | 4:25 pm | FOX |
| Sun, Sep 20 | at Dallas Cowboys | AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX | 4:25 pm | FOX |
| Sun, Sep 27 | vs Seattle Seahawks | Northwest Stadium, Landover, MD | 1:00 pm | FOX |
| Sun, Oct 4 | vs Indianapolis Colts | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England | 9:30 am | NFLN |
| Sun, Oct 11 | vs New York Giants | Northwest Stadium, Landover, MD | 1:00 pm | FOX |
| Mon, Oct 19 | at San Francisco 49ers | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA | 8:15 pm | ESPN/ABC |
| Sun, Oct 25 | BYE | — | — | — |
| Sun, Nov 1 | vs Philadelphia Eagles | Northwest Stadium, Landover, MD | 8:20 pm | NBC/Peacock |
| Sun, Nov 8 | vs LA Rams | Northwest Stadium, Landover, MD | 1:00 pm | FOX |
| Thu, Nov 12 | at New York Giants | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ | 8:15 pm | Prime Video |
| Mon, Nov 23 | vs Cincinnati Bengals | Northwest Stadium, Landover, MD | 8:15 pm | ESPN |
| Sun, Nov 29 | at Arizona Cardinals | State Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ | 4:25 pm | FOX |
| Sun, Dec 6 | at Tennessee Titans | Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN | 1:00 pm | CBS |
| Sun, Dec 13 | vs Houston Texans | Northwest Stadium, Landover, MD | 1:00 pm | CBS |
| Sun, Dec 20 | vs Atlanta Falcons | Northwest Stadium, Landover, MD | 1:00 pm | FOX |
| Sat/Sun, Dec 26/27 | at Minnesota Vikings | U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN | TBA | TBA |
| Sat/Sun, Jan 2/3 | at Jacksonville Jaguars | EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, FL | TBA | TBA |
| Sat/Sun, Jan 9/10 | vs Dallas Cowboys | Northwest Stadium, Landover, MD | TBA | TBA |
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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. Back-to-back NFC East road games to open the year is one of the most demanding possible starts to a season. Lincoln Financial Field and AT&T Stadium in consecutive weeks will test Washington’s readiness immediately. No soft landing. No home crowd to lean on early.
How the Commanders handle that opening two-game road stretch will set the narrative for the entire first half of their season.
London: Commanders vs Colts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Washington’s designated home game in London against Indianapolis takes place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 4 at 9:30 am ET on NFL Network. The Commanders have developed a strong international following, and this game counts as a home matchup in the regular season record. The early kickoff — 2:30 pm local time in London — means a full stadium atmosphere from the opening snap.
Sunday Night Football vs Philadelphia at Home
Philadelphia visits Northwest Stadium on November 1 at 8:20 pm ET on NBC/Peacock. This is the marquee home game of Washington’s season. A Sunday Night Football NFC East rivalry game at Northwest Stadium — with playoff positioning likely on the line — is as big a regular-season home moment as the Commanders could ask for. The Linc visit in Week 1 and this home return in Week 9 form the complete Philadelphia series.
The Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys 2026 Series
The NFC East rivalry with Dallas runs twice. Washington travels to AT&T Stadium in Week 2 on September 20. Then Dallas visits Northwest Stadium to close the regular season on January 9 or 10 in a game that could carry wild-card or division title implications. The finale at home against the Cowboys is the kind of last-week game that defines seasons.
Monday Night vs Cincinnati in Late November
The Cincinnati Bengals visit Northwest Stadium for Monday Night Football on November 23 at 8:15 pm ET on ESPN. A cross-conference primetime home game in late November is a genuine opportunity to build résumé wins against an AFC opponent before the December stretch.
Thursday Night at the Giants
Washington travels to MetLife Stadium for Thursday Night Football on November 12 at 8:15 pm ET on Prime Video. A short-week NFC East road game under the lights is one of the trickier spots on the schedule. The Giants will be motivated at home, and Washington needs to be disciplined on a compressed week of preparation.
Road Trip to San Francisco on Monday Night
The Commanders travel to Levi’s Stadium on Monday Night Football October 19 at 8:15 pm ET on ESPN/ABC. A prime-time road game against an established NFC West contender is the kind of game that separates legitimate playoff teams from pretenders in October. Washington needs to prove they can win in hostile road environments, and San Francisco is about as hostile as it gets.
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