It is officially the 2026 offseason, and the "Steel City" draft in Pittsburgh is officially in the books. The energy in the DMV is a mix of high-stakes anticipation and a desperate hunger for a return to form. After a 2025 campaign that saw the Washington Commanders slide backward due to a brutal wave of injuries, the front office, led by GM Adam Peters, used the draft to secure a defensive anchor and revitalize a roster that is officially entering the third year of the Dan Quinn era.
With Jayden Daniels fully healthy and a retooled defense, the Commanders are looking to prove that the 2025 "injury bug" was just a temporary setback on the path to NFC East contention.
How to Get Commanders Tickets for the 2026 Season
Northwest Stadium (the recently rebranded home of the Commanders) is gearing up for a high-demand home slate, including a historic "home" game across the pond.
- Official On-Sale: Single-game tickets go live on Ticketmaster following the NFL's official schedule release this Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. ET.
- The "London" Home Game: Take note—Washington will serve as the "home" team in Week 4 against the Indianapolis Colts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on October 4.
- Mobile-Only Entry: Northwest Stadium is a strictly digital venue. You must use the Washington Commanders app or your mobile wallet to access tickets; screenshots and paper tickets are not valid.
- Secondary Market: For divisional clashes against the Cowboys or the visit from the Bengals, check StubHub, the official fan-to-fan marketplace for verified resale.
Washington Commanders Schedule
Week | Date | Opponent | Venue | Time (ET) | Network |
1 | Sept 13 | Dallas Cowboys | Northwest Stadium | 1:00 PM | FOX |
2 | Sept 20 | @ Chicago Bears | Soldier Field | 1:00 PM | FOX |
3 | Sept 27 | Philadelphia Eagles | Northwest Stadium | 1:00 PM | FOX |
4 | Oct 4 | New York Giants | Northwest Stadium | 1:00 PM | FOX |
5 | Oct 11 | @ Green Bay Packers | Lambeau Field | 1:00 PM | FOX |
6 | Oct 18 | @ Miami Dolphins | Hard Rock Stadium | 4:05 PM | CBS |
7 | Oct 25 | Buffalo Bills | Northwest Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
8 | Nov 1 | New New England Patriots | Northwest Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
9 | Nov 8 | @ New York Jets | MetLife Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
10 | — | BYE WEEK | — | — | — |
11 | Nov 23 | Cincinnati Bengals (MNF) | Northwest Stadium | 8:15 PM | ESPN |
12 | Nov 26 | @ Dallas Cowboys (Thanksgiving) | AT&T Stadium | 4:30 PM | CBS |
13 | Dec 6 | @ Minnesota Vikings | U.S. Bank Stadium | 1:00 PM | FOX |
14 | Dec 13 | Detroit Lions | Northwest Stadium | 4:25 PM | FOX |
15 | Dec 20 | Atlanta Falcons | Northwest Stadium | 1:00 PM | FOX |
16 | Dec 27 | @ New York Giants | MetLife Stadium | 1:00 PM | FOX |
17 | Jan 3 | @ Philadelphia Eagles | Lincoln Financial Field | 1:00 PM | FOX |
18 | Jan 10 | Arizona Cardinals | Northwest Stadium |
How to Watch the Commanders in 2026
- Local/National:FOX (WTTG-5) remains the primary home for the Commanders. CBS (WUSA-9) will handle the high-profile AFC matchups, while NBC will host potential Sunday Night Football slots.
- Thursday Night:Amazon Prime Video is the exclusive home for all TNF games.
- Holiday Special: Christmas 2026 falls on a Friday. Netflix will exclusively stream the NFL's holiday games this year.
- Best Choice for Local Fans:Fubo covers all local DC affiliates (WTTG, WUSA, WRC, WJLA) and the NFL Network.
- Pro Tip: If you're part of a "Commanders Club" outside the DMV, NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV is the only way to catch every Jayden Daniels highlight. If traveling, use NordVPN set to Washington, D.C., to access your local WTTG/FOX stream via your mobile apps.
The "Steel City" Draft: Commanders 2026 Highlights
GM Adam Peters was calculated in Pittsburgh, making 6 selections to shore up the defense and add depth to the offensive line.
Round | Pick | Player | Position | School |
1 | 7 | Sonny Styles | LB | Ohio State |
3 | 71 | Antonio Williams | WR | Western Kentucky |
5 | 147 | Joshua Josephs | EDGE | Tennessee |
6 | 187 | Kaytron Allen | RB | Penn State |
6 | 209 | Matt Gulbin | C | Wake Forest |
7 | 223 | Athan Kaliakmanis | QB | Rutgers |
Draft Analysis:
- The Defensive Crown Jewel: At #7 overall, the Commanders selected Sonny Styles. A versatile defender with elite athleticism, Styles is expected to be the "chess piece" in Dan Quinn's defense, capable of playing high-level linebacker and safety roles.
- Offensive Firepower: Third-round pick Antonio Williams (#71) provides an immediate vertical threat to complement Terry McLaurin.
- Late Round Value: The addition of Kaytron Allen (#187) gives Washington a powerful "bruiser" back to spell the starters, while Matt Gulbin (#209) provides much-needed depth to the interior offensive line.
Washington Commanders: 2025 Season Recap
The 2025 season was a difficult "reset" for the franchise. After a promising start, the season was derailed by a league-high number of injuries to key starters, including Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin. The Commanders finished 5–12, but capped the year with an emotional 24–17 Week 18 victory over the Eagles that served as a springboard for the 2026 rebuild.
Week | Opponent | Result | Record |
W1–W17 | Regular Season | 4–12 | Tough Sledding |
W18 | @ Philadelphia Eagles | W, 24–17 | Season Finale Win |
Season Highlight | vs. Raiders | W, 41–24 | Offensive Peak |
Pro Bowler | Tress Way | Punter | Sole Selection |