The Washington Commanders are heading back across the Atlantic. For the second straight season, the Burgundy and Gold will take their talents overseas, this time serving as the home team in a Week 4 showdown against the Indianapolis Colts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Mark your calendars for Sunday, Oct. 4, with a 9:30 a.m. ET kickoff—perfect for an early-morning football feast.
This international trip follows the Commanders' historic 2025 appearance in Madrid, where they faced the Miami Dolphins in the NFL's first-ever game in Spain. That contest ended in a nail-biting 16-13 overtime loss, but Washington is eager to flip the script in London. It's a chance for the team to build momentum on a global stage, and fans on both sides of the pond will be watching closely.
London holds a special—if quirky—place in franchise history. Washington's only previous game in the city came back in 2016, when they battled the Cincinnati Bengals at iconic Wembley Stadium. That game ended in a rare 27-27 tie, with kicker Dustin Hopkins missing a potential game-winning 34-yard field goal in overtime. This time, the Commanders will debut at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, a state-of-the-art venue that's quickly become a home away from home for NFL teams.
The Commanders-Colts matchup is the first of three London games in 2026. The following week, the Jacksonville Jaguars will host the Philadelphia Eagles at the same stadium, and the Jags will stay in town for Week 6 to take on the Houston Texans. It's part of a nine-game international series that continues the NFL's push to grow the game worldwide.
With the full 2026 schedule set to drop on Thursday, May 14 at 8:00 p.m. ET, this London clash is already shaping up as a must-watch. Whether you're a Commanders fan dreaming of a win abroad or just love the spectacle of NFL football in Europe, this is one you won't want to miss. And hey, if you're looking to rep your team in style, now's the time to gear up for the trip—or just for your early-morning couch session.