The Washington Commanders schedule for the 2026 season has 17 games across 18 weeks, with the bye in Week 7. This page lists every game with the date, kickoff time in Eastern Time, and TV channel. The box below updates on its own with the latest Commander’s score, record, and next game. Keep this Commanders schedule page bookmarked for every kickoff time and TV channel.
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Washington Commanders schedule 2026: every game
| Week | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, Sep 13 | at the Philadelphia Eagles | 4:25 PM | FOX | — |
| 2 | Sun, Sep 20 | at the Dallas Cowboys | 4:25 PM | FOX | — |
| 3 | Sun, Sep 27 | vs Seattle Seahawks | 1:00 PM | FOX | — |
| 4 | Sun, Oct 4 | vs Indianapolis Colts (London) | 9:30 AM | NFL Network | — |
| 5 | Sun, Oct 11 | vs. New York Giants | 1:00 PM | FOX | — |
| 6 | Mon, Oct 19 | at the San Francisco 49ers | 8:15 PM | ESPN/ABC | — |
| 7 | — | Bye, week. | — | — | — |
| 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | vs. Philadelphia Eagles | 8:20 PM | NBC | — |
| 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | vs. Los Angeles Rams | 1:00 PM | FOX | — |
| 10 | Thu, Nov 12 | at the New York Giants | 8:15 PM | Prime Video | — |
| 11 | Mon, Nov 23 | vs. Cincinnati Bengals | 8:15 PM | ESPN | — |
| 12 | Sun, Nov 29 | at the Arizona Cardinals | 4:25 PM | FOX | — |
| 13 | Sun, Dec 6 | at Tennessee Titans | 1:00 PM | CBS | — |
| 14 | Sun, Dec 13 | vs. Houston Texans | 1:00 PM | CBS | — |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 20 | vs. Atlanta Falcons | 1:00 PM | FOX | — |
| 16 | Dec 26 or 27 | at the Minnesota Vikings | TBD | TBD | — |
| 17 | Jan 2 or 3 | at the Jacksonville Jaguars | TBD | TBD | — |
| 18 | Jan 9 or 10 | vs. Dallas Cowboys | TBD | TBD | — |
The Result column fills in by itself when each game ends. Kickoff times are Eastern. The NFL can move games in the second half of the season under flex scheduling, and it sets the Week 18 day and time after Week 17.
Commanders schedule at a glance
- Home games: 8 at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland.
- Road games: 8.
- International game: Week 4 against the Indianapolis Colts in London, England.
- Bye week: Week 7.
- Night games: 4 kickoffs at 8:00 PM ET or later.
- Division games: 6, two each against the Giants, Eagles, and Cowboys.
Commanders prime-time and holiday games
These are the Commanders’ games played in a national night window or on a day other than Sunday.
| Week | Day | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Monday, October 19 | at the San Francisco 49ers | 8:15 PM | ESPN/ABC |
| 8 | Sunday, November 1 | vs. Philadelphia Eagles | 8:20 PM | NBC |
| 10 | Thursday, November 12 | at the New York Giants | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
| 11 | Monday, November 23 | vs. Cincinnati Bengals | 8:15 PM | ESPN |
The hardest parts of the commander’s schedule
A schedule is more than a list of opponents. Travel and rest decide a lot of games, and most schedule pages leave them out. Here is what stands out for the Commanders.
- Longest road run: 2 games in a row away from home, from Week 1 to Week 2 (at the Philadelphia Eagles, at the Dallas Cowboys).
- Short week: only 4 days between Week 9 (vs Los Angeles Rams) and Week 10 (at New York Giants).
- Late division games: Week 18 vs. Dallas Cowboys. These often decide the division title.
- Bye timing: the Week 7 bye leaves 11 games after the break.
Commanders standings: NFC East
| Pos | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York Giants | 3-1 |
| 2 | Philadelphia Eagles | 2-2 |
| 3 | Dallas Cowboys | 2-2 |
| 4 | Washington Commanders | 1-3 |
Records through Sunday, October 4, 2026.
The division winner goes straight to the playoffs. The other teams compete for three wild card places. Our guide to how many teams make the NFL playoffs explains the format.
How to watch Commanders games
This season the Commanders appear on CBS, ESPN, ESPN/ABC, FOX, NBC, NFL Network, and Prime Video. Games on CBS, FOX, NBC, and ABC are free with an antenna. Prime Video and Netflix games need those apps, but they are also shown on a local broadcast station in the Commanders home market. The Commanders schedule table above lists the TV channel for every game.
If you live outside the Commanders TV market, Sunday afternoon games may not be on your local station. Our NFL TV schedule map guide explains why and what to do.
Commanders schedule FAQs.
When is the Commanders’ bye week?
The Commanders have their bye in Week 7 of the 2026 season. After the bye, the Commanders schedule continues — check the table for the next game time and channel.
How many home games do the Commanders have in 2026?
They play 8 games at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, plus one international game.
Who do the Commanders play next?
The box at the top of this page shows the next Commander’s game with the date and kickoff time. It updates automatically.
How many prime-time games do the Commanders have?
The Commanders have 4 games that kick off at 8:00 PM ET or later.
What is the commander’s record?
The current record is shown in the live box at the top of this page and in the NFC East standings table.
Schedule source: 2026 Washington Commanders season on Wikipedia. Related: all 32 NFL teams.