The NFL will announce the 2026 schedule, revealing the Washington Commanders' opponents, including teams from the NFC East, NFC West, and AFC South. The Commanders will face a mix of playoff teams and third-place finishers from other divisions.
Key points
NFL will reveal 2026 schedule on Thursday at 8:00 p.m ET
Commanders will face 14 opponents in 2026
Includes teams from NFC East, NFC West, and AFC South
NFC West has three playoff teams from 2025
Commanders finished third in NFC East last season
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The NFL will reveal its 2026 schedule on Thursday night at 8:00 p.m ET, but we already know which teams the Washington Commanders will play this upcoming season.
The Commanders will, of course, play six games against their NFC East division rivals. Washington will also face the NFC West and the AFC South in 2026. The NFC West is currently the NFL's top division, with three playoff teams from 2025, including the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. The AFC South features two playoff teams, the Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans.
Where Washington finished third in the NFC East last season, it will also face the third-place teams from the NFC North, NFC South and AFC North.
How have the Commanders fared all-time against their 14 opponents on the 2026 schedule? Let's take a look:
