How to watch San Francisco 49ers vs Washington Commanders NFL game LIVE: Online stream, TV channels, and kick-off time

How to watch the NFL match between San Francisco 49ers and Washington Commanders, as well as kick-off time and team news

San Francisco 49ers vs Washington Commanders kick-off time

19 Oct 2026 - 20:15

Levi's Stadium

The San Francisco 49ers host the Washington Commanders at Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara, California), during Week 6 of the NFL regular season. The game is scheduled to kick-off on Monday, October 19 at 8.15pm ET / 5.15pm PT (1.15am BST on Tuesday, October 20).

The 49ers, who maintained their 100% start to the new season when beating the SuperBowl-winning Seahawks last week, take on a Washington side who are winless on the road.

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San Francisco 49ers vs Washington Commanders Team News

San Francisco 49ers Team News

The 49ers are managing a heavily congested injury report, particularly impacting their elite star power.

Nick Bosa (DE): Missed practice on both Thursday and Friday due to a knee and calf injury. Head coach Kyle Shanahan expressed "tepid optimism" about his availability, making him a major game-time decision.
Mike Evans (WR): Did not participate in practice on Friday as he nurses ribs and Achilles issues. He remains heavily questionable
Deebo Samuel (WR): Set to miss a couple of weeks with a hamstring injury. Shanahan indicated that placing him on Injured Reserve (IR) remains a strong possibility.
Kyle Juszczyk (FB): Upgraded to a full participant in Friday's practice, indicating he is fully on track to play.
Christian Kirk (WR): Had his practice window opened this week as he targets a return from a calf injury.
Gracen Halton (DT): Remained out of practice on Friday with a quadricep issue.
Roster Moves: The 49ers have officially promoted defensive lineman Ogbo Okoronkwo to the active roster and signed linebacker Eugene Asante to the practice squad.

Washington Commanders Team News

The Commanders have a critical situation brewing in their backfield, but they received a massive boost under center.

Jayden Daniels (QB): Fully healthy and playing. He successfully returned last week from a dislocated elbow that kept him out for two games, logging 302 total yards and two rushing touchdowns.
Running Back Crisis: The backfield is heavily depleted. Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) missed back-to-back practices on Thursday and Friday. Meanwhile, star back Austin Ekeler (chest) and Rachaad White have both been restricted to non-contact jerseys.
Stefon Diggs (WR): Returned to a limited practice session on Friday after missing Thursday with a hamstring injury.
Terry McLaurin (WR): Logged a "Did Not Participate" (DNP) on Friday, though it was partially categorized as a veteran rest day alongside his ongoing hamstring management.
Defensive Front & Secondary: Defensive lineman Charles Omenihu (groin/ankle) and edge rusher Javontae Jean-Baptiste (pectoral) failed to practice on Friday. In the secondary, safety Quan Martin upgraded to a full practice on Friday.