The Commanders 2026 schedule is out and the first month gets rough fast
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“The first month of the season is going to be brutal for the Commanders, with three road games, including an overseas trip to London”
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The provided web search results mention that the 2026 NFL schedule is being revealed and that the Seattle Seahawks are champions, but there is no specific evidence confirming the Commanders' road game count or a London trip for the first month of 2026.
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— The 2026 NFL schedule as a whole will be revealed on May 14 at 8 p.m. ET, but several games have been leaking out slowly. We know that the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks will kick off the season…
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2026-nfl-schedule-interna…
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2026-nfl-schedule-interna…
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— Find the latest Washington Commanders news, rumors, trades, free agency updates and more from the insider fans and analysts at Riggo's Rag.
https://riggosrag.com/
https://riggosrag.com/
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— The San Francisco 49ers have unveiled their highly anticipated 2026 NFL schedule, and it’s shaping up to be a season for the history books.San Francisco faces record travel, two international games, a…
https://evrimagaci.org/gpt/49ers-set-for-historic-2026-nfl-s…
https://evrimagaci.org/gpt/49ers-set-for-historic-2026-nfl-s…
“the home opener is against the defending Super Bowl champions, the Seattle Seahawks”
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One CBS Sports snippet mentions the Seattle Seahawks as the Super Bowl champion kicking off the season, but there is no corroborating evidence that they are the Commanders' home opener opponent.
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— Seattle is situated on an isthmus between Puget Sound, an inlet of the Pacific Ocean, and Lake Washington. It is the northernmost major city in the United States, located about 100 miles (160 km) sout…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle
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— Seattle has many sports teams, including the Seattle Seahawks (American football), the Seattle Mariners (baseball), the Seattle Kraken (ice hockey), the Sounders FC (soccer), and the Seattle Storm (wo…
https://simple.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle
https://simple.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle
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— Discover the top things to do in Seattle. This guide covers must-see spots, exciting activities, and local favorites. Start exploring today!
https://visitseattle.org/things-to-do/sightseeing/top-25-att…
https://visitseattle.org/things-to-do/sightseeing/top-25-att…
“Washington has a well-situated bye week in October”
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The search results for 'Washington' returned information about the state of Washington, not the NFL team's 2026 schedule or bye week.
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— Washington is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is often referred to as Washington state[a] to distinguish it from the national capital; [5] both are named after George …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_(state)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_(state)
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— Washington, constituent state of the United States of America. Lying at the northwestern corner of the 48 conterminous states, it is bounded by the Canadian province of British Columbia to the north, …
https://www.britannica.com/place/Washington-state
https://www.britannica.com/place/Washington-state
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— The official travel and tourism website for the State of Washington. Find visitor guides, travel inspiration, and planning tools for your next vacation.
https://stateofwatourism.com/
https://stateofwatourism.com/
“Week 1 Aug. 16 Miami Dolphins 7 p.m. ET CBS”
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The claim states the game is August 16. However, multiple sources (Watch Live, How to watch Commanders vs. Dolphins) explicitly state the game is on Saturday, August 17.
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— MIAMI - The Miami Dolphins continue their preseason on Saturday, Aug. 17, at 7 p.m. as they host the Washington Commanders. You will be able to watch our complete coverage, including pregame and postg…
https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/game-preview-washington-c…
https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/game-preview-washington-c…
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— The only Miami preseason game that won't be televised live nationally will be the matchup against the defending NFC North champion Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Saturday, August 16 at 1 p. m. ET.
https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/dolphins_preseason_g…
https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/dolphins_preseason_g…
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— The Commanders take on the Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday, August 17. It's set to begin at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time.Streaming services will be showing the preseason fixture. In-market Command…
https://riggosrag.com/posts/how-to-watch-commanders-vs-dolph…
https://riggosrag.com/posts/how-to-watch-commanders-vs-dolph…
“Week 2 TBD at Detroit Lions TBD CBS”
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SeatGeek confirms a preseason game between the Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions, but the date and network are not corroborated by other independent sources.
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— Preseason: Washington Commanders at Detroit Lions.Detroit Lions fans can enjoy seeing players without the full weight of expectations, which can feel more personal. What if Detroit Lions preseason gam…
https://seatgeek.com/detroit-lions-tickets/preseason-tickets
https://seatgeek.com/detroit-lions-tickets/preseason-tickets
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— Detroit Lions preseason schedule. Hall of Fame Game, Thursday, July 31: Los Angeles Chargers, 8 p.m., NBC. Week 1, Friday, Aug.This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions pre…
https://sports.yahoo.com/article/detroit-lions-preseason-sch…
https://sports.yahoo.com/article/detroit-lions-preseason-sch…
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— The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more.
https://www.nfl.com/
https://www.nfl.com/
“Week 3 Aug. 28 at Baltimore Ravens 7 p.m. ET CBS”
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One source mentions a Week 3 'Battle of the Beltway' game against the Ravens, but the specific date (Aug 28) and time/network are not corroborated by other independent sources.
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— The Washington Commanders preseason wouldn’t be complete without a Battle of the Beltway game against the Baltimore Ravens. This is Week 3 and that means we’re going to get a long look at the middle t…
https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-game-informa…
https://www.hogshaven.com/washington-commanders-game-informa…
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— Find Baltimore Ravens preseason tickets on SeatGeek. Discover the best deals on Ravens tickets, games, schedules, and more. Tickets protected by Buyer Guarantee.
https://seatgeek.com/baltimore-ravens-tickets/preseason-tick…
https://seatgeek.com/baltimore-ravens-tickets/preseason-tick…
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— In the Commanders' 17-15 win over the Cleveland Browns in the opener, Turner had a team-high four receptions and finished with 31 yards. He followed it up with an impressive showing across multiple ph…
https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/news/washington-comma…
https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/onsi/news/washington-comma…
“Week 1 Sept. 13 at Philadelphia Eagles 4:25 p.m. ET FOX”
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The search results mention the 2026 schedule release generally, but do not provide the specific matchup, date, or time for the Commanders vs. Eagles game.
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— The NFL released the complete 2026 regular-season schedule on Thursday. Check out your favorite team's Week 1 matchup.
https://www.nfl.com/news/2026-nfl-schedule-release-complete-…
https://www.nfl.com/news/2026-nfl-schedule-release-complete-…
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— The release of the 2026 NFL schedule is finally here. Well, it's not quite here yet. The full slate of games will be released at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, but you probably won't have to wait that long to…
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2026-nfl-schedule-release…
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2026-nfl-schedule-release…
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— The Philadelphia Eagles didn't pull any verbal jabs after defeating the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/43576809/philadelphia-ea…
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/43576809/philadelphia-ea…
“Week 2 Sept. 20 at Dallas Cowboys 4:25 p.m. ET FOX”
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The search results mention the 2026 schedule release generally, but do not provide the specific matchup, date, or time for the Commanders vs. Cowboys game.
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— The NFL released the complete 2026 regular-season schedule on Thursday. Check out your favorite team's Week 1 matchup.
https://www.nfl.com/news/2026-nfl-schedule-release-complete-…
https://www.nfl.com/news/2026-nfl-schedule-release-complete-…
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— The release of the 2026 NFL schedule is finally here. Well, it's not quite here yet. The full slate of games will be released at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, but you probably won't have to wait that long to…
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2026-nfl-schedule-release…
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2026-nfl-schedule-release…
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— Stream the 2026 NFL Draft online free with no restrictions. Get live coverage, top picks, and full updates from Pittsburgh on nflstreamer.com.
https://nflstreamer.com/nfl-draft-live/
https://nflstreamer.com/nfl-draft-live/
“Week 3 Sept. 27 Seattle Seahawks 1 p.m. ET FOX”
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“Week 4 Oct. 4 Indianapolis Colts 9:30 a.m. ET NFL Network”
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“Week 5 Oct. 11 New York Giants 1 p.m. ET FOX”
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“Week 6 Oct. 19 at San Francisco 49ers 8:15 p.m. ET ESPN/ABC”
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“Week 7 BYE WEEK”
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“Week 8 Nov. 1 Philadelphia Eagles 8:20 p.m. ET NBC”
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“Week 9 Nov. 8 Los Angeles Rams 1 p.m. ET FOX”
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“Week 10 Nov. 12 at New York Giants 8:15 p.m. ET Amazon Prime”
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“Week 11 Nov. 23 Cincinnati Bengals 8:15 p.m. ET ESPN”
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“Week 12 Nov. 29 at Arizona Cardinals 4:25 p.m. ET FOX”
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“Week 13 Dec. 6 at Tennessee Titans 1 p.m. ET CBS”
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“Week 14 Dec. 13 Houston Texans 1 p.m. ET CBS”
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“Week 15 Dec. 20 Atlanta Falcons 1 p.m. ET CBS”
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“Week 16 Dec. 26 at Minnesota Vikings TBD TBD”
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“Week 17 Jan. 2 at Jacksonville Jaguars TBD TBD”
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“Week 18 TBD Dallas Cowboys TBD TBD”
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