2026 Washington Commanders Season Schedule

ByShaikat Kumar

The Washington Commanders enter the 2026 season with a demanding NFC schedule that includes key divisional battles, international travel to London, and several matchups against elite opponents. With games against the Eagles, Cowboys, Giants, 49ers, Rams, and Bengals, Washington’s season will be defined by its performance in the NFC East and its ability to win tough road games.

Preseason

  1. Aug. 14 (Fri) – vs Miami Dolphins, 7:00 PM ET, Local TV
  2. Aug. 22 (Sat) – at Detroit Lions, 12:00 PM ET, Local TV
  3. Aug. 28 (Fri) – at Baltimore Ravens, 7:00 PM ET, Local TV

Regular Season

  1. Week 1 (Sept. 13) – at Philadelphia Eagles, 4:25 PM ET, FOX
  2. Week 2 (Sept. 20) – at Dallas Cowboys, 4:25 PM ET, FOX
  3. Week 3 (Sept. 27) – vs Seattle Seahawks, 1:00 PM ET, FOX
  4. Week 4 (Oct. 4) – vs Indianapolis Colts (London), 9:30 AM ET, NFL Network
  5. Week 5 (Oct. 11) – vs New York Giants, 1:00 PM ET, FOX
  6. Week 6 (Oct. 19) – at San Francisco 49ers, 8:15 PM ET, ESPN/ABC
  7. Week 7 (Oct. 25) – Bye Week
  8. Week 8 (Nov. 1) – vs Philadelphia Eagles, 8:20 PM ET, NBC/Peacock
  9. Week 9 (Nov. 8) – vs Los Angeles Rams, 1:00 PM ET, FOX
  10. Week 10 (Nov. 12) – at New York Giants, 8:15 PM ET, Prime Video
  11. Week 11 (Nov. 23) – vs Cincinnati Bengals, 8:15 PM ET, ESPN
  12. Week 12 (Nov. 29) – at Arizona Cardinals, 4:25 PM ET, FOX
  13. Week 13 (Dec. 6) – at Tennessee Titans, 1:00 PM ET, CBS
  14. Week 14 (Dec. 13) – vs Houston Texans, 1:00 PM ET, CBS
  15. Week 15 (Dec. 20) – vs Atlanta Falcons, 1:00 PM ET, FOX
  16. Week 16 (Dec. 26/27) – at Minnesota Vikings, Time TBA
  17. Week 17 (Jan. 2/3) – at Jacksonville Jaguars, Time TBA
  18. Week 18 (Jan. 9/10) – vs Dallas Cowboys, Time TBA

Season Outlook

The Commanders’ 2026 schedule is one of the more demanding NFC slates, featuring multiple high-pressure divisional matchups against the Cowboys, Eagles, and Giants. Tough road trips to San Francisco, Arizona, Minnesota, and Jacksonville add further difficulty, while an international game in London against the Colts brings additional spotlight.

If Washington can hold strong at Northwest Stadium and win key NFC East battles, especially at home, it will remain in the playoff race deep into the season. However, with a challenging late-season stretch and several elite opponents, consistency and execution will determine how far the Commanders can go in 2026.

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