The Washington Commanders will open the 2026 season in Philadelphia against the Eagles. When was the last time the Commanders opened up in Philly against their NFC East rival, the Eagles? More on that later.

The Philadelphia Eagles will open their 2026 NFL schedule at home against an NFC East rival. The Eagles will face the Washington Commanders in a Week 1 game at Lincoln Financial Field, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz.

The Eagles will face the Washington Commanders in a Week 1 game at Lincoln Financial Field, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Philadelphia has a 3-1 regular-season record against Washington over the last two years and beat them in the 2024-2025 NFC Championship game to get to the Super Bowl.

For the first time since 2020, the Washington Commanders will face the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1. While the full NFL schedule will be released later on Thursday evening, several scheduled games have already been revealed.

The Eagles will travel to face the Bears on Monday Night Football in Week 3 and the Commanders on Sunday Night Football in Week 8.

After days of rumors, reports and leaks, the Philadelphia Eagles’ 2026 NFL schedule is officially official. The Eagles will play at least five primetime night games and play on two holidays, facing the Cowboys on Thanksgiving and the Texans on Christmas Eve.