Eagles 2026 schedule begins with a home game

TL;DR

The Philadelphia Eagles will kick off their 2026 schedule with a home game against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field, set for 4:25 PM Eastern. This marks only the second time since 2021 that the Eagles will start the season at home.

Key points

Eagles start 2026 schedule at home
First game against Washington Commanders
Kickoff time is 4:25 PM Eastern
Second home opener since 2021
Eagles last lost a Week 1 game in 2020

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Jayden Daniels

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Jan 26, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. (3) celebrates as defensive tackle Jordan Davis (90) sacks Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) during the second half in the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images The Philadelphia Eagles will begin their 2026 schedule at Lincoln Financial Field with a Week 1 home game against the Washington Commanders, according to a report from @OzzyNFL. Kickoff is said to be set for 4:25 PM Eastern. This marks just the second time since the Nick Sirianni era began in 2021 that the Birds will be starting the season in their own stadium. A quick recap: 2021 — at Atlanta Falcons (win) 2022 — at Detroit Lions (win) 2023 — at New England Patriots (win) 2024 — vs. in Brazil (win) 2025 — vs. (win) The last time the Eagles lost a Week 1 game was when a Carson Wentz-led squad blew a lead to Ron Rivera’s Washington Football Team to open the 2020 campaign. It was a bad start to what was ultimately a very bad and franchise-altering season. The Eagles will be looking to get off to a good start in 2026 with a win over an NFC East rival. The NFL scheduling the Commanders so early helps to ensure that Jayden Daniels will be playing in this game after he missed Philly twice last year. Washington figures to be hungry to bounce back from last year’s struggles. The Eagles and Commanders will meet again in Landover, Maryland for a ****. The entire’ Eagles 2026 schedule will be revealed on Thursday night. Until then, ****.

Q&A

When does the Philadelphia Eagles 2026 season start?

The Philadelphia Eagles will start their 2026 season on Week 1 with a home game on September 10, 2026.

Who are the Eagles playing in their first game of the 2026 season?

The Eagles will be playing against the Washington Commanders in their first game of the 2026 season.

What time is the Eagles vs. Commanders game in 2026?

The Eagles vs. Commanders game is scheduled to kick off at 4:25 PM Eastern on September 10, 2026.