Washington Commanders TV Schedule
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2026 Washington Commanders schedule and game times
A fresh era of football has arrived in the nation’s capital. But rebuilding the Washington Commanders requires patience, despite a great 2024 campaign that quickly raised expectations. If the squad can stay healthy, head coach Dan Quinn’s roster overhaul features more than enough tactical shifts to keep the fanbase locked in every week.
To help you stay on top of shifting channels and streaming exclusives, we outline the complete Washington Commanders TV schedule in the table below. Our editors continually monitor the league’s flexible broadcast rules, ensuring you always have the right network secured for game day.
NFL - Washington Commanders Schedule
| Week | Opponent | Date | Time (ET) | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Preseason | Friday, Aug. 14 | 7:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Preseason | Saturday, Aug. 22 | 12:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Preseason | Friday, Aug. 28 | 6:00 p.m. | ||
Week 1 | Sunday, Sept. 13 | 4:25 p.m. | ||
Week 2 | Sunday, Sept. 20 | 4:25 p.m. | ||
Week 3 | Sunday, Sept. 27 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 4 | Sunday, Oct. 4 | 9:30 a.m. | ||
Week 5 | Sunday, Oct. 11 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 6 | Monday, Oct. 19 | 8:15 p.m. | ||
Week 7 | Bye Week | — | — | — |
Week 8 | Sunday, Nov. 1 | 8:20 p.m. | ||
Week 9 | Sunday, Nov. 8 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 10 | Thursday, Nov. 12 | 8:15 p.m. | ||
Week 11 | Monday, Nov. 23 | 8:15 p.m. | ||
Week 12 | Sunday, Nov. 29 | 4:25 p.m. | ||
Week 13 | Sunday, Dec. 6 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 14 | Sunday, Dec. 13 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 15 | Sunday, Dec. 20 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 16 | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
Week 17 | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
Week 18 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
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