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Washington Commanders — 2026 Season Schedule

2026 Season Schedule

All 17 regular season games, the Week 7 bye, kickoff times, TV coverage, and venue details.

Verified July 14, 2026

Washington Commanders Regular Season Schedule

Dates and kickoff times display in Eastern Time. Games marked TBD follow the late season scheduling process, and selected prime-time matchups can be flexed under league policy.

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Washington Commanders 2026 regular season schedule
WeekDateMatchupVenueKickoffLocal TVTicket Tier
1Sun, Sep 13at Philadelphia EaglesLincoln Financial Field4:25 PM ETFOX$ Value
2Sun, Sep 20at Dallas CowboysAT&T Stadium4:25 PM ETFOX$ Value
3Sun, Sep 27vs Seattle SeahawksNorthwest Stadium1:00 PM ETFOX$$ Standard
4Sun, Oct 4vs Indianapolis ColtsNeutral siteTottenham Hotspur Stadium9:30 AM ETNFL Net$$$ Marquee
5Sun, Oct 11vs New York GiantsNorthwest Stadium1:00 PM ETFOX$$ Standard
6Mon, Oct 19at San Francisco 49ersLevi's Stadium8:15 PM ETESPN/ABC$$$ Marquee
7🌴 Official Bye Week • Full Roster Recovery Window
8Sun, Nov 1vs Philadelphia EaglesNorthwest Stadium8:20 PM ETNBC$$$ Marquee
9Sun, Nov 8vs Los Angeles RamsNorthwest Stadium1:00 PM ETFOX$$ Standard
10Thu, Nov 12at New York GiantsMetLife Stadium8:15 PM ETPrime Video$$$ Marquee
11Mon, Nov 23vs Cincinnati BengalsNorthwest Stadium8:15 PM ETESPN$$$ Marquee
12Sun, Nov 29at Arizona CardinalsState Farm Stadium4:25 PM ETFOX$ Value
13Sun, Dec 6at Tennessee TitansNissan Stadium1:00 PM ETCBS$ Value
14Sun, Dec 13vs Houston TexansNorthwest Stadium1:00 PM ETCBS$$ Standard
15Sun, Dec 20vs Atlanta FalconsNorthwest Stadium1:00 PM ETFOX$$ Standard
16TBDat Minnesota VikingsU.S. Bank StadiumTBDTBD$ Value
17TBDat Jacksonville JaguarsEverBank StadiumTBDTBD$ Value
18TBDvs Dallas CowboysNorthwest StadiumTBDTBD$$ Standard
3 games are still awaiting a confirmed date or kickoff time. Week 18 dates, times, and networks are set after Week 17, while designated Week 16 and Week 17 games follow the NFL published selection windows.
Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Washington Commanders bye week in 2026?

The Washington Commanders have their scheduled bye week in Week 7 of the 2026 NFL regular season.

How many home games do the Washington Commanders play in 2026?

The Washington Commanders play 8 home games at Northwest Stadium, 8 road games, and 1 neutral site game(s) during the 17-game 2026 regular season.

Where do the Washington Commanders play their home games?

The Washington Commanders play their home matchups at Northwest Stadium. Detailed seating information, gate hours, and parking tips are covered in our venue guide.

What TV channels broadcast Washington Commanders games in 2026?

Washington Commanders games are broadcast across major NFL partner networks including FOX, NFL Net, ESPN/ABC, NBC, Prime Video, ESPN, CBS, TBD.

Can Washington Commanders game times or dates change?

Yes. Sunday games can be moved into Sunday Night, Monday Night, or Thursday Night windows under the NFL flexible scheduling policy. Final Week 18 dates and times are set following Week 17.

Verified July 14, 2026Washington Commanders Schedule Notes

Season Breakdown and Key Matchups

The Washington Commanders play 17 regular season games with their scheduled bye week in Week 7. The season opens at Philadelphia Eagles and concludes vs Dallas Cowboys.

This schedule tracker includes 14 matchups with officially confirmed kickoff windows. Any remaining listings marked TBD follow late season selection policies set by the league.

Opening Matchups

  • Week 1: at Philadelphia Eagles
  • Week 2: at Dallas Cowboys
  • Week 3: vs Seattle Seahawks

Broadcast and Travel Notes

  • Kickoff times on this schedule display in Eastern Time for consistent planning across all venues.
  • Selected prime-time matchups can be flexed under NFL policies, and Week 18 details are announced following Week 17.

Schedule context verified against official 2026 NFL league data.

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