The 2026 Washington Commanders schedule begins in the preseason on August 14 with a home game against the Miami Dolphins. From there the full 2026 Washington Commanders schedule includes three exhibition games, a 17-game regular season, one bye week, an international contest in London, multiple primetime windows, and a late stretch of division games that will shape the year.
Here is every date, time, network, and venue for the upcoming season.
2026 Washington Commanders Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preseason | ||||
| Friday | Miami DolphinsNorthwest Stadium, Landover, MD | 7:00pm ET ETLocal | ||
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| Saturday | at Detroit LionsFord Field, Detroit, MI | 12:00pm ET ETLocal | ||
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| Friday | at Baltimore RavensM&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD | 6:00pm ET ETNFLN/Local | ||
| Sunday | at Philadelphia EaglesLincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA | 4:25pm ET ETFOX | ||
| Sunday | at Dallas CowboysAT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX | 4:25pm ET ETFOX | ||
| Sunday | Seattle SeahawksNorthwest Stadium, Landover, MD | 1:00pm ET ETFOX | ||
| International Game | ||||
| Sunday | Indianapolis ColtsTottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England | 9:30am ET ETNFLN | ||
| Sunday | New York GiantsNorthwest Stadium, Landover, MD | 1:00pm ET ETFOX | ||
| Monday | at San Francisco 49ersLevi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA | 8:15pm ET ETESPN/ABC | ||
| Bye Week | ||||
| Sunday | OFF | |||
| Sunday | Philadelphia EaglesNorthwest Stadium, Landover, MD | 8:20pm ET ETNBC/Peacock | ||
| Sunday | Los Angeles RamsNorthwest Stadium, Landover, MD | 1:00pm ET ETFOX | ||
| Thursday | at New York GiantsMetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ | 8:15pm ET ETPrime Video | ||
| Monday | Cincinnati BengalsNorthwest Stadium, Landover, MD | 8:15pm ET ETESPN | ||
| Sunday | at Arizona CardinalsState Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ | 4:25pm ET ETFOX | ||
| Sunday | at Tennessee TitansNissan Stadium, Nashville, TN | 1:00pm ET ETCBS | ||
| Sunday | Houston TexansNorthwest Stadium, Landover, MD | 1:00pm ET ETCBS | ||
| Sunday | Atlanta FalconsNorthwest Stadium, Landover, MD | 1:00pm ET ETFOX | ||
| TBA or Sat Dec 26 | ||||
| Sunday | at Minnesota VikingsU.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| TBA or Sat Jan 2 | ||||
| Sunday | at Jacksonville JaguarsEverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, FL | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| TBA or Sat Jan 9 | ||||
| Sunday | Dallas CowboysNorthwest Stadium, Landover, MD | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
Preseason Results
Washington finished the preseason 1-2. The Commanders opened with a 20-7 win over Miami at home, dropped a 17-13 decision at Detroit, and closed with a 41-3 loss at Baltimore. Those results gave the coaching staff a solid evaluation period before the regular season began.
How the Regular Season Unfolds
The Commanders open on the road at Philadelphia and Dallas, then return home to face Seattle. An international game against Indianapolis in London follows, leading into a home contest against the Giants. A Monday night road game at San Francisco comes next, then the October 25 bye.
After the break Washington hosts Philadelphia in a Sunday night window, welcomes the Rams, and travels to the Giants on Thursday Night Football. A Monday night home date with Cincinnati sits in late November, followed by road games at Arizona and Tennessee. Home contests against Houston and Atlanta come next, then a road trip to Minnesota. The season closes with a road contest at Jacksonville and a home finale against Dallas (the final three games remain TBA and possibly flexed). The combination of early division road games, an international contest, two meetings with Philadelphia, Dallas, and the Giants, a useful midseason bye, and a late stretch filled with primetime opportunities gives the schedule a distinct rhythm.
Games That Stand Out
A few dates already feel bigger than the rest. The international game against Indianapolis in London and the Sunday night home contest against Philadelphia are clear calendar highlights. The two meetings with Philadelphia, the two against Dallas, and the two against the Giants will go a long way toward deciding the NFC East. The Monday night trip to San Francisco, the Thursday night game at the Giants, and the Monday night home date with Cincinnati also land in high-visibility windows.
How to Watch Commanders Games
Most Sunday afternoon games are listed on FOX or CBS. Primetime slots include ESPN/ABC, NBC/Peacock, and Prime Video. The London game airs on NFL Network. The final three contests remain TBA. Preseason used local and NFL Network coverage. Check local listings closer to each week for any flexible scheduling updates.
What This Schedule Means for Washington
The 2026 Washington Commanders schedule offers an early pair of division road games, a rare international contest in London, and a demanding late stretch filled with NFC East and national-window opportunities. The late-October bye arrives at a useful point, and the combination of East rivalries and tougher interconference tests will keep every week meaningful. How the Commanders handle the division slate and the tougher primetime games will largely determine their postseason path.
FAQ
When does the 2026 Washington Commanders schedule start?
Preseason begins August 14 at home against Miami. The regular season opens September 13 at Philadelphia.
When is the Commanders’ bye week?
Washington is off on October 25.
How many home games do the Commanders have?
Nine regular-season Commanders home games at Northwest Stadium (including the international game), plus one preseason home contest.
Are there any special or TBA games on the schedule?
Yes. The game against Indianapolis is an international contest in London, multiple primetime windows are locked in, and the final three games remain TBA and could still be flexed.
