As the 2025 NFL season has concluded, Washington Commanders fans are already looking ahead to future matchups. We have the Washington Commanders future opponents and schedules here for you. Thanks to the NFL’s fixed scheduling rotation, we know the Commanders’ opponents for upcoming seasons well in advance. The formula ensures each team plays their division rivals twice (home and away), full divisions from the NFC and AFC on a rotating basis, and additional inter-conference games based on the previous year’s standings.
Washington Commanders Future Schedule: Quick Facts
Last updated: July 8, 2026
- Team: Washington Commanders (NFC East)
- Seasons covered: 2026, 2027, and 2028
- 2026 schedule: Complete – 9 home games, 8 away games (17 total)
- 2027 and 2028 opponents: Set by the NFL division-rotation formula; dates and home/away finalized at each release
- Schedule release: NFL regular-season schedules are typically announced in May
Washington Commanders Future Opponents and Schedules
We break down the Washington Commanders future opponents and schedules starting with 2026, including clear home/away designations. Opponents are subject to minor changes, but the rotation is locked in. Now, if and when we go to an 18 game season, we’ll come back and add the appropriate game to the given year for you.
| Year | Washington Commanders Schedule |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Washington Commanders Schedule |
| 2027 | 2027 Washington Commanders Schedule |
| 2028 | 2028 Washington Commanders Schedule |
| 2029 | Coming Soon |
| 2030 | Coming Soon |
2026 Washington Commanders Opponents & Schedule
We have the printable 2026 Washington Commanders schedule posted up here for you to checkout as details finalize as well as the 2026 future opponents below. You can also checkout the 2027 NFL Playoff and Super Bowl Schedule if you are looking to get an extreme head start on planning. All 2026-27 NFL regular season printable schedules are posted here when you are looking for other teams.
| Home | Away |
| Dallas Cowboys | Arizona Cardinals |
| New York Giants | Dallas Cowboys |
| Philadelphia Eagles | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| Los Angeles Rams | New York Giants |
| Seattle Seahawks | Philadelphia Eagles |
| Houston Texans | San Francisco 49ers |
| Indianapolis Colts | Tennessee Titans |
| Cincinnati Bengals | Minnesota Vikings |
| Atlanta Falcons |
2027 Washington Commanders Opponents & Schedule
Here are the 2027 Washington Commanders opponents & schedule for you.
| Home | Away |
| Dallas Cowboys | Atlanta Falcons |
| New York Giants | Buffalo Bills |
| Philadelphia Eagles | Carolina Panthers |
| New Orleans Saints | Dallas Cowboys |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Miami Dolphins |
| New England Patriots | New York Giants |
| New York Jets | Philadelphia Eagles |
| NFC West TBD | NFC North TBD |
| AFC West TBD |
2028 Washington Commanders Opponents & Schedule
Here are the 2028 Washington Commanders opponents & schedule for you.
| Home | Away |
| Dallas Cowboys | Chicago Bears |
| New York Giants | Cleveland Browns |
| Philadelphia Eagles | Dallas Cowboys |
| Green Bay Packers | Detroit Lions |
| Minnesota Vikings | New York Giants |
| Baltimore Ravens | Philadelphia Eagles |
| Cincinnati Bengals | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| NFC South TBD | NFC West TBD |
| AFC South TBD |
These future opponent lists are based on the official NFL scheduling formula and reliable sources. We’ll update this page as more details (like exact TBD matchups) are confirmed after each season. You can also check out all of the other future NFL schedules here. For those who like to look at parlays, we have a free parlay calculator tool and odds converter for you to check out.
Frequently Asked Questions: Washington Commanders Future Schedule
How are the Washington Commanders future opponents determined?
Each NFL team’s yearly opponents are set by a fixed formula: six games against division rivals (home and away), four against every team in one other division in the same conference, four against a division in the other conference, two against same-place finishers in the remaining same-conference divisions, and a 17th game against a same-place finisher from the other conference. That is why the Washington Commanders matchups are known years in advance, even before dates are assigned.
Do we know the Washington Commanders 2027 and 2028 opponents yet?
Yes. The 2027 and 2028 opponents are already determined by the rotation formula and are listed on this page by year. What is not yet set is the exact week, date, kickoff time, and home or away designation for the rotating games, which the NFL confirms when each schedule is released.
When will the Washington Commanders 2027 schedule be released?
The NFL typically releases its full regular-season schedule in May. The Washington Commanders 2027 schedule, with dates and kickoff times, is expected in May 2027.
How many home and away games do the Washington Commanders have in 2026?
The Washington Commanders play 9 home games and 8 away games in the 2026 regular season, for 17 total across the 18-week schedule, which includes one bye week.
