Schedule Scout: Washington Commanders 2025
The Washington Commanders’ 2025 schedule was released earlier this spring, and with it came a plethora of travel opportunities for fans of both the Commanders and everyone they’ll play this year. We looked at what else is happening in each city when the Commanders are in town, both home and away, so you can see everything available to you for a doubleheader (or more) trip.
Of note: there are four weekends when you could see both the Commanders and Ravens hosting games. Those are on 9/21-9/22, 10/12-10/13, 11/27-11/30, and 12/20-12/21.
For this guide, we included events in Baltimore, since it’s less than an hour away, as well as the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, which is about 120 miles away and takes between 2.5 and 3 hours to drive.
Week 1: September 4-8, New York Giants @ Washington Commanders
Thursday 9/4 | Friday 9/5 | Saturday 9/6 | Sunday 9/7 | Monday 9/8 |
Phoenix Mercury @ Washington Mystics, 6:30pm (WNBA) | Los Angeles Dodgers @ Baltimore Orioles, 7:05pm (MLB) | UAB @ Navy, 3:30pm (NCAA-F) | New York Giants @ Washington Commanders, 1:00pm (NFL) | |
Northern Illinois @ Maryland, 7:30pm (NCAA-F) | Los Angeles Dodgers @ Baltimore Orioles, 7:05pm (MLB) | Los Angeles Dodgers @ Baltimore Orioles, 1:35pm (MLB) | ||
Seattle Reign @ Washington Spirit, 4:00pm (NWSL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Start on Friday with Maryland hosting Northern Illinois in College Park (just outside of the DC beltway, accessible by subway). On Saturday, if you’ve never been to Camden Yards, make the trip to see them take on the Dodgers. On Sunday, it’s the Commanders opening the season against the visiting Giants.
Week 1: September 4-8, New York Giants @ Washington Commanders
Thursday 9/4 | Friday 9/5 | Saturday 9/6 | Sunday 9/7 | Monday 9/8 |
Phoenix Mercury @ Washington Mystics, 6:30pm (WNBA) | Los Angeles Dodgers @ Baltimore Orioles, 7:05pm (MLB) | UAB @ Navy, 3:30pm (NCAA-F) | New York Giants @ Washington Commanders, 1:00pm (NFL) | |
Northern Illinois @ Maryland, 7:30pm (NCAA-F) | Los Angeles Dodgers @ Baltimore Orioles, 7:05pm (MLB) | Los Angeles Dodgers @ Baltimore Orioles, 1:35pm (MLB) | ||
Seattle Reign @ Washington Spirit, 4:00pm (NWSL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Start on Friday with Maryland hosting Northern Illinois in College Park (just outside of the DC beltway, accessible by subway). On Saturday, if you’ve never been to Camden Yards, make the trip to see them take on the Dodgers. On Sunday, it’s the Commanders opening the season against the visiting Giants.
Week 2: September 11-15, Washington Commanders @ Green Bay Packers
Thursday 9/11 | Friday 9/12 | Saturday 9/13 | Sunday 9/14 | Monday 9/15 |
Washington Commanders @ Green Bay Packers, 7:15pm (NFL) | Tampa Bay Rays @ Chicago Cubs, 1:20pm (MLB) | Oregon @ Northwestern, 11:00am (NCAA-F) | St. Louis Cardinals @ Milwaukee Brewers, 1:10pm (MLB) | Baltimore Orioles @ Chicago White Sox, 6:40pm (MLB) |
St. Louis Cardinals @ Milwaukee Brewers, 7:10pm (MLB) | Tampa Bay Rays @ Chicago Cubs, 1:20pm (MLB) | Tampa Bay Rays @ Chicago Cubs, 1:20pm (MLB) | ||
St. Louis Cardinals @ Milwaukee Brewers, 6:10pm (MLB) | Portland Thorns @ Chicago Stars, 2:00pm (NWSL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
This is a jam-packed weekend with tons of options to choose from. Start off in Green Bay on Thursday night for Packers vs. Commanders. On Friday, it’s a 7:10 start for Brewers vs. Cardinals at American Family Field. On Saturday, head down to Chicago, where Northwestern is hosting Oregon at their temporary lakefront stadium, and on Sunday, it’s Cubs vs. Rays at Wrigley. Four days, four stadiums, three leagues!
Week 2: September 11-15, Washington Commanders @ Green Bay Packers
Thursday 9/11 | Friday 9/12 | Saturday 9/13 | Sunday 9/14 | Monday 9/15 |
Washington Commanders @ Green Bay Packers, 7:15pm (NFL) | Tampa Bay Rays @ Chicago Cubs, 1:20pm (MLB) | Oregon @ Northwestern, 11:00am (NCAA-F) | St. Louis Cardinals @ Milwaukee Brewers, 1:10pm (MLB) | Baltimore Orioles @ Chicago White Sox, 6:40pm (MLB) |
St. Louis Cardinals @ Milwaukee Brewers, 7:10pm (MLB) | Tampa Bay Rays @ Chicago Cubs, 1:20pm (MLB) | Tampa Bay Rays @ Chicago Cubs, 1:20pm (MLB) | ||
St. Louis Cardinals @ Milwaukee Brewers, 6:10pm (MLB) | Portland Thorns @ Chicago Stars, 2:00pm (NWSL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
This is a jam-packed weekend with tons of options to choose from. Start off in Green Bay on Thursday night for Packers vs. Commanders. On Friday, it’s a 7:10 start for Brewers vs. Cardinals at American Family Field. On Saturday, head down to Chicago, where Northwestern is hosting Oregon at their temporary lakefront stadium, and on Sunday, it’s Cubs vs. Rays at Wrigley. Four days, four stadiums, three leagues!
Week 3: September 18-22, Las Vegas Raiders @ Washington Commanders
Thursday 9/18 | Friday 9/19 | Saturday 9/20 | Sunday 9/21 | Monday 9/22 |
New York Yankees @ Baltimore Orioles 7:15pm (MLB) | New York Yankees @ Baltimore Orioles, 7:05pm (MLB) | New York Yankees @ Baltimore Orioles, 7:05pm (MLB) | Las Vegas Raiders @ Washington Commanders, 1:00pm (NFL) | Detroit Lions @ Baltimore Ravens, 8:15pm (NFL) |
New York Yankees @ Baltimore Orioles, 1:35pm (MLB) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s a quieter weekend in DC, but the Yankees playing at Camden Yards is always a good time, and this is a rare weekend when you can see two NFL games just a quick car ride away from each other. You’re there for Commanders vs. Raiders, but Lions at Ravens will be a HUGE matchup on Monday night.
Week 3: September 18-22, Las Vegas Raiders @ Washington Commanders
Thursday 9/18 | Friday 9/19 | Saturday 9/20 | Sunday 9/21 | Monday 9/22 |
New York Yankees @ Baltimore Orioles 7:15pm (MLB) | New York Yankees @ Baltimore Orioles, 7:05pm (MLB) | New York Yankees @ Baltimore Orioles, 7:05pm (MLB) | Las Vegas Raiders @ Washington Commanders, 1:00pm (NFL) | Detroit Lions @ Baltimore Ravens, 8:15pm (NFL) |
New York Yankees @ Baltimore Orioles, 1:35pm (MLB) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s a quieter weekend in DC, but the Yankees playing at Camden Yards is always a good time, and this is a rare weekend when you can see two NFL games just a quick car ride away from each other. You’re there for Commanders vs. Raiders, but Lions at Ravens will be a HUGE matchup on Monday night.
Week 4: September 25-29, Washington Commanders @ Atlanta Falcons
Thursday 9/25 | Friday 9/26 | Saturday 9/27 | Sunday 9/28 | Monday 9/29 |
Pittsburgh Pirates @ Atlanta Braves, 7:15pm (MLB) | Middle Tennessee @ Kennesaw State, 6:00pm (NCAA-F) | Washington Commanders @ Atlanta Falcons, 1:00pm (NFL) | ||
Pittsburgh Pirates @ Atlanta Braves, 7:15pm (MLB) | Pittsburgh Pirates @ Atlanta Braves, 3:15pm (MLB) | |||
Alabama @ Georgia, 7:30pm (NCAA-F) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
If you’re up for a drive, the Alabama-Georgia game in Athens is hard to beat. Sanford Stadium is about 75 miles from downtown Atlanta, so it’s definitely doable. It would just be a late-night drive back. Otherwise, nobody could argue with seeing two games at Truist Park, and maybe you’d get lucky and see Paul Skenes for one of them.
Week 4: September 25-29, Washington Commanders @ Atlanta Falcons
Thursday 9/25 | Friday 9/26 | Saturday 9/27 | Sunday 9/28 | Monday 9/29 |
Pittsburgh Pirates @ Atlanta Braves, 7:15pm (MLB) | Middle Tennessee @ Kennesaw State, 6:00pm (NCAA-F) | Washington Commanders @ Atlanta Falcons, 1:00pm (NFL) | ||
Pittsburgh Pirates @ Atlanta Braves, 7:15pm (MLB) | Pittsburgh Pirates @ Atlanta Braves, 3:15pm (MLB) | |||
Alabama @ Georgia, 7:30pm (NCAA-F) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
If you’re up for a drive, the Alabama-Georgia game in Athens is hard to beat. Sanford Stadium is about 75 miles from downtown Atlanta, so it’s definitely doable. It would just be a late-night drive back. Otherwise, nobody could argue with seeing two games at Truist Park, and maybe you’d get lucky and see Paul Skenes for one of them.
Week 5: October 2-6, Washington Commanders @ Los Angeles Chargers
Thursday 10/2 | Friday 10/3 | Saturday 10/4 | Sunday 10/5 | Monday 10/6 |
San Francisco 49ers @ Los Angeles Rams, 5:15pm (NFL) | Phoenix Suns @ Los Angeles Lakers, 7:00pm (NBA preseason) | Anaheim Ducks @ Los Angeles Kings, 1:00pm (NHL preseason) | Washington Commanders @ Los Angeles Chargers, 1:25pm (NFL) | KC Current @ Angel City FC, 7:30pm (NWSL) |
Penn St. @ UCLA, TBD (NCAA-F) | Atlanta United @ LAFC, 7:30pm (MLS) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
For football fans, this is a great weekend. Two games at SoFi Stadium for the NFL, plus a trip to the Rose Bowl for UCLA vs. Penn State, would make for a great tripleheader. And you could stay late on Sunday for LAFC at BMO Stadium. For NWSL fans, there’s a Monday night Angel City game at BMO as well.
Week 5: October 2-6, Washington Commanders @ Los Angeles Chargers
Thursday 10/2 | Friday 10/3 | Saturday 10/4 | Sunday 10/5 | Monday 10/6 |
San Francisco 49ers @ Los Angeles Rams, 5:15pm (NFL) | Phoenix Suns @ Los Angeles Lakers, 7:00pm (NBA preseason) | Anaheim Ducks @ Los Angeles Kings, 1:00pm (NHL preseason) | Washington Commanders @ Los Angeles Chargers, 1:25pm (NFL) | KC Current @ Angel City FC, 7:30pm (NWSL) |
Penn St. @ UCLA, TBD (NCAA-F) | Atlanta United @ LAFC, 7:30pm (MLS) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
For football fans, this is a great weekend. Two games at SoFi Stadium for the NFL, plus a trip to the Rose Bowl for UCLA vs. Penn State, would make for a great tripleheader. And you could stay late on Sunday for LAFC at BMO Stadium. For NWSL fans, there’s a Monday night Angel City game at BMO as well.
Week 6: October 9-13, Chicago Bears @ Washington Commanders
Thursday 10/9 | Friday 10/10 | Saturday 10/11 | Sunday 10/12 | Monday 10/13 |
Nebraska @ Maryland , TBD (NCAA-F) | Los Angeles Rams @ Baltimore Ravens, 1:00pm (NFL) | Chicago Bears @ Washington Commanders, 8:15pm (NFL) | ||
Toronto Raptors @ Washington Wizards, 3:00pm (NBA preseason) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Ready for a football tripleheader weekend? Start on Saturday with Maryland hosting Nebraska in College Park (just outside of the DC beltway, accessible by the DC Metro system). On Sunday, the Ravens take on the Rams in Baltimore, which means you could both see the game and then hang out in Inner Harbor for dinner. On Monday night, it’s the Commanders and the Bears, so you’ve got all afternoon to tailgate. What a great football trip!
Week 6: October 9-13, Chicago Bears @ Washington Commanders
Thursday 10/9 | Friday 10/10 | Saturday 10/11 | Sunday 10/12 | Monday 10/13 |
Nebraska @ Maryland , TBD (NCAA-F) | Los Angeles Rams @ Baltimore Ravens, 1:00pm (NFL) | Chicago Bears @ Washington Commanders, 8:15pm (NFL) | ||
Toronto Raptors @ Washington Wizards, 3:00pm (NBA preseason) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Ready for a football tripleheader weekend? Start on Saturday with Maryland hosting Nebraska in College Park (just outside of the DC beltway, accessible by the DC Metro system). On Sunday, the Ravens take on the Rams in Baltimore, which means you could both see the game and then hang out in Inner Harbor for dinner. On Monday night, it’s the Commanders and the Bears, so you’ve got all afternoon to tailgate. What a great football trip!
Week 7: October 16-20, Washington Commanders @ Dallas Cowboys
Thursday 10/16 | Friday 10/17 | Saturday 10/18 | Sunday 10/19 | Monday 10/20 |
Vancouver Canucks @ Dallas Stars, 7:00pm (NHL) | Nate Bargatze, American Airlines Center, 7:00pm | Baylor @ TCU, TBD | Washington Commanders @ Dallas Cowboys, 3:25pm (NFL) | |
UTSA @ North Texas, TBD (NCAA-F) | ||||
Nate Bargatze, American Airlines Center, 7:00pm |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Start out on Thursday with the Stars hosting the Canucks. On Friday, there aren’t any sports happening, but Nate Bargatze is at the American Airlines Center. On Saturday, both TCU and North Texas are at home, and the Cowboys-Commanders game gets the late afternoon time slot on Sunday. So you’ll have plenty of time for pregaming.
Week 7: October 16-20, Washington Commanders @ Dallas Cowboys
Thursday 10/16 | Friday 10/17 | Saturday 10/18 | Sunday 10/19 | Monday 10/20 |
Vancouver Canucks @ Dallas Stars, 7:00pm (NHL) | Nate Bargatze, American Airlines Center, 7:00pm | Baylor @ TCU, TBD | Washington Commanders @ Dallas Cowboys, 3:25pm (NFL) | |
UTSA @ North Texas, TBD (NCAA-F) | ||||
Nate Bargatze, American Airlines Center, 7:00pm |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Start out on Thursday with the Stars hosting the Canucks. On Friday, there aren’t any sports happening, but Nate Bargatze is at the American Airlines Center. On Saturday, both TCU and North Texas are at home, and the Cowboys-Commanders game gets the late afternoon time slot on Sunday. So you’ll have plenty of time for pregaming.
Week 8: October 23-27, Washington Commanders @ Kansas City Chiefs
Thursday 10/23 | Friday 10/24 | Saturday 10/25 | Sunday 10/26 | Monday 10/27 |
Northwestern @ Nebraska, 6:00pm (NCAA-WV) | Kansas State @ Kansas, TBD (NCAA-F) | Washington Commanders @ Kansas City Chiefs, 7:15pm (NFL) | ||
Northwestern @ Nebraska, TBD (NCAA-F) | ||||
Michigan State @ Nebraska, 7:30pm (NCAA-WV) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Another prime time game, this time on Monday night under the lights against the Commanders. But the schedule gods gave us a gift for this weekend. Lincoln is a bit of a haul, but you can see the women’s volleyball team play Northwestern on Friday night, and then the men’s football team play Northwestern on Saturday. And you don’t have to hurry back to KC since you’ve got until Monday for the game.
Week 8: October 23-27, Washington Commanders @ Kansas City Chiefs
Thursday 10/23 | Friday 10/24 | Saturday 10/25 | Sunday 10/26 | Monday 10/27 |
Northwestern @ Nebraska, 6:00pm (NCAA-WV) | Kansas State @ Kansas, TBD (NCAA-F) | Washington Commanders @ Kansas City Chiefs, 7:15pm (NFL) | ||
Northwestern @ Nebraska, TBD (NCAA-F) | ||||
Michigan State @ Nebraska, 7:30pm (NCAA-WV) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Another prime time game, this time on Monday night under the lights against the Commanders. But the schedule gods gave us a gift for this weekend. Lincoln is a bit of a haul, but you can see the women’s volleyball team play Northwestern on Friday night, and then the men’s football team play Northwestern on Saturday. And you don’t have to hurry back to KC since you’ve got until Monday for the game.
Week 9: October 30 - November 3, Seattle Seahawks @ Washington Commanders
Thursday 10/30 | Friday 10/31 | Saturday 11/1 | Sunday 11/2 | Monday 11/3 |
New York Islanders @ Washington Capitals, 7:00pm (NHL) | Indiana @ Maryland, TBD (NCAA-F) | Seattle Seahawks @ Washington Commanders, 8:20pm (NFL) | Morgan State @ Georgetown, TBD (NCAA-M) | |
Orlando Magic @ Washington Wizards, 7:00pm (NBA) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Start on Friday, watching Alexander Ovechkin add to his NHL goals record. Then catch some Big 10 football on Saturday at Maryland. Depending on the game time, you may also be able to catch the Wizards at home on Saturday night. Then it’s a night game for the Commanders and Seahawks on Sunday.
Week 9: October 30 - November 3, Seattle Seahawks @ Washington Commanders
Thursday 10/30 | Friday 10/31 | Saturday 11/1 | Sunday 11/2 | Monday 11/3 |
New York Islanders @ Washington Capitals, 7:00pm (NHL) | Indiana @ Maryland, TBD (NCAA-F) | Seattle Seahawks @ Washington Commanders, 8:20pm (NFL) | Morgan State @ Georgetown, TBD (NCAA-M) | |
Orlando Magic @ Washington Wizards, 7:00pm (NBA) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Start on Friday, watching Alexander Ovechkin add to his NHL goals record. Then catch some Big 10 football on Saturday at Maryland. Depending on the game time, you may also be able to catch the Wizards at home on Saturday night. Then it’s a night game for the Commanders and Seahawks on Sunday.
Week 10: November 6-10, Detroit Lions @ Washington Commanders
Thursday 11/6 | Friday 11/7 | Saturday 11/8 | Sunday 11/9 | Monday 11/10 |
Cleveland Cavaliers @ Washington Wizards, 7:00pm (NBA Gold Cup) | Wake Forest @ Virginia, TBD (NCAA-F) | Detroit Lions @ Washington Commanders, 4:25pm (NFL) | ||
Dallas Mavericks @ Washington Wizards, 7:00pm (NBA) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
You’ve got a really solid tripleheader opportunity this weekend. On Friday night, the Wizards host the Cavs. On Saturday, you can drive the 120 miles to Charlottesville to catch UVA against Wake Forest. And you can even stay overnight to explore the town, since the Commanders-Lions game on Sunday isn’t until 4:25.
Week 10: November 6-10, Detroit Lions @ Washington Commanders
Thursday 11/6 | Friday 11/7 | Saturday 11/8 | Sunday 11/9 | Monday 11/10 |
Cleveland Cavaliers @ Washington Wizards, 7:00pm (NBA Gold Cup) | Wake Forest @ Virginia, TBD (NCAA-F) | Detroit Lions @ Washington Commanders, 4:25pm (NFL) | ||
Dallas Mavericks @ Washington Wizards, 7:00pm (NBA) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
You’ve got a really solid tripleheader opportunity this weekend. On Friday night, the Wizards host the Cavs. On Saturday, you can drive the 120 miles to Charlottesville to catch UVA against Wake Forest. And you can even stay overnight to explore the town, since the Commanders-Lions game on Sunday isn’t until 4:25.
Week 11: November 13-17, Washington Commanders @ Miami Dolphins (MADRID)
Thursday 11/13 | Friday 11/14 | Saturday 11/15 | Sunday 11/16 | Monday 11/17 |
Panathinaikos @ Real Madrid, 8:45pm (basketball) | Germany @ Luxembourg, 8:45pm (Stade de Luxembourg) | Washington Commanders @ Miami Dolphins, 3:30pm | ||
Albania @ Andorra, 8:45pm (Estadi de la FAF, Encamp) | Montenegro @ Gibraltar, 8:45pm (Victoria Stadium) | |||
Ukraine @ France, 8:45pm (Parc des Princes, Paris) | ||||
Serbia @ England, 7:45pm (Wembley Stadium, London) | ||||
Portugal @ Ireland, 7:45pm (Aviva Stadium, Dublin) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
You think just because it’s Europe that you won’t have doubleheader opportunities? Think again! If you just want to stay local, the Real Madrid premier basketball team will host Greek squad Panathinaikos on Thursday night. But if you’re looking for professional soccer, the UEFA World Cup Qualifiers are happening that weekend as well. You could see a match in Andorra, Paris, London, or Dublin on Thursday, or Luxembourg or Gibraltar on Friday, and still make it to Madrid for the Sunday game in plenty of time. Andorra and Gibraltar would be challenging commutes, but the rest are reasonable for getting to Madrid.
Week 11: November 13-17, Washington Commanders @ Miami Dolphins (MADRID)
Thursday 11/13 | Friday 11/14 | Saturday 11/15 | Sunday 11/16 | Monday 11/17 |
Panathinaikos @ Real Madrid, 8:45pm (basketball) | Germany @ Luxembourg, 8:45pm (Stade de Luxembourg) | Washington Commanders @ Miami Dolphins, 3:30pm | ||
Albania @ Andorra, 8:45pm (Estadi de la FAF, Encamp) | Montenegro @ Gibraltar, 8:45pm (Victoria Stadium) | |||
Ukraine @ France, 8:45pm (Parc des Princes, Paris) | ||||
Serbia @ England, 7:45pm (Wembley Stadium, London) | ||||
Portugal @ Ireland, 7:45pm (Aviva Stadium, Dublin) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
You think just because it’s Europe that you won’t have doubleheader opportunities? Think again! If you just want to stay local, the Real Madrid premier basketball team will host Greek squad Panathinaikos on Thursday night. But if you’re looking for professional soccer, the UEFA World Cup Qualifiers are happening that weekend as well. You could see a match in Andorra, Paris, London, or Dublin on Thursday, or Luxembourg or Gibraltar on Friday, and still make it to Madrid for the Sunday game in plenty of time. Andorra and Gibraltar would be challenging commutes, but the rest are reasonable for getting to Madrid.
Week 12: December 4-8, BYE
Week 12: December 4-8, BYE
Week 13: November 27 - December 1, Denver Broncos @ Washington Commanders
Thursday 11/27 | Friday 11/28 | Saturday 11/29 | Sunday 11/30 | Monday 12/1 |
Los Angeles Kings @ Anaheim Ducks, 1:00pm (NHL) | UCLA @ USC, TBD (NCAA-F) | Las Vegas Raiders @ Los Angeles Chargers, 1:25pm (NFL) | Phoenix Suns @ Los Angeles Lakers, 7:00pm (NBA) | |
Dallas Mavericks @ Los Angeles Lakers, 7:00pm (NBA) | Vancouver Canucks @ Los Angeles Kings, 7:00pm (NHL) | New Orleans Pelicans @ Los Angeles Lakers, 6:30pm (NBA) | ||
Memphis Grizzlies @ Los Angeles Clippers, 7:00pm (NBA) | Dallas Mavericks @ Los Angeles Clippers, 7:00pm (NBA) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
There is so much to do for sports in the DC area this weekend. On Thanksgiving night, if you wanted to forgo the turkey dinner at home, you could head to Baltimore for Ravens-Bengals. On Friday, it’s the Caps vs. Maple Leafs in an early evening matinee. On Saturday, you could jump in a car and take the 2.5-hour drive to Charlottesville for UVA against Virginia Tech, because you wouldn’t have to rush back to DC, since the Commanders and Broncos don’t play until 8:20 on Sunday night.
Week 13: November 27 - December 1, Denver Broncos @ Washington Commanders
Thursday 11/27 | Friday 11/28 | Saturday 11/29 | Sunday 11/30 | Monday 12/1 |
Los Angeles Kings @ Anaheim Ducks, 1:00pm (NHL) | UCLA @ USC, TBD (NCAA-F) | Las Vegas Raiders @ Los Angeles Chargers, 1:25pm (NFL) | Phoenix Suns @ Los Angeles Lakers, 7:00pm (NBA) | |
Dallas Mavericks @ Los Angeles Lakers, 7:00pm (NBA) | Vancouver Canucks @ Los Angeles Kings, 7:00pm (NHL) | New Orleans Pelicans @ Los Angeles Lakers, 6:30pm (NBA) | ||
Memphis Grizzlies @ Los Angeles Clippers, 7:00pm (NBA) | Dallas Mavericks @ Los Angeles Clippers, 7:00pm (NBA) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
There is so much to do for sports in the DC area this weekend. On Thanksgiving night, if you wanted to forgo the turkey dinner at home, you could head to Baltimore for Ravens-Bengals. On Friday, it’s the Caps vs. Maple Leafs in an early evening matinee. On Saturday, you could jump in a car and take the 2.5-hour drive to Charlottesville for UVA against Virginia Tech, because you wouldn’t have to rush back to DC, since the Commanders and Broncos don’t play until 8:20 on Sunday night.
Week 14: December 4-8, Washington Commanders @ Minnesota Vikings
Thursday 12/4 | Friday 12/5 | Saturday 12/6 | Sunday 12/7 | Monday 12/8 |
Los Angeles Clippers @ Minnesota Timberwolves, 7:00pm (NBA) | Washington Commanders @ Minnesota Vikings 12:00pm (NFL) | Phoenix Suns @ Minnesota Timberwolves, 7:00pm (NBA) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s a pretty simple weekend in Minneapolis. The T’Wolves are at home on Saturday night, and the Vikings-Commanders game is on Sunday. Both stadiums are downtown, and you can easily walk between them.
Week 14: December 4-8, Washington Commanders @ Minnesota Vikings
Thursday 12/4 | Friday 12/5 | Saturday 12/6 | Sunday 12/7 | Monday 12/8 |
Los Angeles Clippers @ Minnesota Timberwolves, 7:00pm (NBA) | Washington Commanders @ Minnesota Vikings 12:00pm (NFL) | Phoenix Suns @ Minnesota Timberwolves, 7:00pm (NBA) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s a pretty simple weekend in Minneapolis. The T’Wolves are at home on Saturday night, and the Vikings-Commanders game is on Sunday. Both stadiums are downtown, and you can easily walk between them.
Week 15: December 11-15, Washington Commanders @ New York Giants
Thursday 12/11 | Friday 12/12 | Saturday 12/13 | Sunday 12/14 | Monday 12/15 |
Anaheim Ducks @ New York Islanders, 7:00pm (NHL) | Anaheim Ducks @ New Jersey Devils, 12:30pm (NHL) | Vancouver Canucks @ New Jersey Devils, 12:30pm (NHL) | Anaheim Ducks @ New York Rangers, 7:00pm (NHL) | |
Tampa Bay Lightning @ New Jersey Devils, 7:00pm (NHL) | Tampa Bay Lightning @ New York Islanders, 3:30pm (NHL) | Washington Commanders @ New York Giants, 1:00pm (NFL) | ||
Montreal Canadiens @ New York Rangers, 7:00pm (NHL) | ||||
Iona @ St. John's, TBD (NCAA-M) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
We think you can easily do the Saturday doubleheader: the Devils in Newark at 12:30, and the Rangers at The Garden at 7:00. Then it’s the Giants vs. the Commanders on Sunday in the Meadowlands.
Week 15: December 11-15, Washington Commanders @ New York Giants
Thursday 12/11 | Friday 12/12 | Saturday 12/13 | Sunday 12/14 | Monday 12/15 |
Anaheim Ducks @ New York Islanders, 7:00pm (NHL) | Anaheim Ducks @ New Jersey Devils, 12:30pm (NHL) | Vancouver Canucks @ New Jersey Devils, 12:30pm (NHL) | Anaheim Ducks @ New York Rangers, 7:00pm (NHL) | |
Tampa Bay Lightning @ New Jersey Devils, 7:00pm (NHL) | Tampa Bay Lightning @ New York Islanders, 3:30pm (NHL) | Washington Commanders @ New York Giants, 1:00pm (NFL) | ||
Montreal Canadiens @ New York Rangers, 7:00pm (NHL) | ||||
Iona @ St. John's, TBD (NCAA-M) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
We think you can easily do the Saturday doubleheader: the Devils in Newark at 12:30, and the Rangers at The Garden at 7:00. Then it’s the Giants vs. the Commanders on Sunday in the Meadowlands.
Week 16: December 18-22, Philadelphia Eagles @ Washington Commanders
Thursday 12/18 | Friday 12/19 | Saturday 12/20 | Sunday 12/21 | Monday 12/22 |
Toronto Maple Leafs @ Washington Capitals , 7:00pm (NHL) | Detroit Red Wings @ Washington Capitals, 12:30pm (NHL) | New England Patriots @ Baltimore Ravens, 1:00pm (NFL) | Coppin State @ Georgetown, TBD (NCAA-M) | |
Philadelphia Eagles @ Washington Commanders, TBD (NFL) | San Antonio Spurs @ Washington Wizards, 7:00pm (NBA) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
The time for the Commanders-Eagles game hasn’t been set, but if it’s at night, you could hit the Red Wings – Capitals game at 12:30 that afternoon. On Sunday, you could either head to Baltimore for Ravens-Patriots, or hang out in DC for Wizards-Spurs.
Week 16: December 18-22, Philadelphia Eagles @ Washington Commanders
Thursday 12/18 | Friday 12/19 | Saturday 12/20 | Sunday 12/21 | Monday 12/22 |
Toronto Maple Leafs @ Washington Capitals , 7:00pm (NHL) | Detroit Red Wings @ Washington Capitals, 12:30pm (NHL) | New England Patriots @ Baltimore Ravens, 1:00pm (NFL) | Coppin State @ Georgetown, TBD (NCAA-M) | |
Philadelphia Eagles @ Washington Commanders, TBD (NFL) | San Antonio Spurs @ Washington Wizards, 7:00pm (NBA) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
The time for the Commanders-Eagles game hasn’t been set, but if it’s at night, you could hit the Red Wings – Capitals game at 12:30 that afternoon. On Sunday, you could either head to Baltimore for Ravens-Patriots, or hang out in DC for Wizards-Spurs.
Week 17: December 25-29, Dallas Cowboys @ Washington Commanders
Thursday 12/25 | Friday 12/26 | Saturday 12/27 | Sunday 12/28 | Monday 12/29 |
Dallas Cowboys @ Washington Commanders, 1:00pm (NFL) | Toronto Raptors @ Washington Wizards, 7:00pm (NBA) | Memphis Grizzlies @ Washington Wizards, 6:00pm (NBA) | Phoenix Suns @ Washington Wizards, 7:00pm (NBA) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s pretty rare that a late-season Commanders-Cowboys game could have meaning. Is this when that all changes? The NFL hopes so, since they scheduled it for Christmas night. If you’re lucky, you’ll be able to make it out of the Northwest Stadium parking lot in time for the Wizards game the next night at Capital One Arena. If not, the Wizards are also at home on Sunday.
Week 17: December 25-29, Dallas Cowboys @ Washington Commanders
Thursday 12/25 | Friday 12/26 | Saturday 12/27 | Sunday 12/28 | Monday 12/29 |
Dallas Cowboys @ Washington Commanders, 1:00pm (NFL) | Toronto Raptors @ Washington Wizards, 7:00pm (NBA) | Memphis Grizzlies @ Washington Wizards, 6:00pm (NBA) | Phoenix Suns @ Washington Wizards, 7:00pm (NBA) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s pretty rare that a late-season Commanders-Cowboys game could have meaning. Is this when that all changes? The NFL hopes so, since they scheduled it for Christmas night. If you’re lucky, you’ll be able to make it out of the Northwest Stadium parking lot in time for the Wizards game the next night at Capital One Arena. If not, the Wizards are also at home on Sunday.
Week 18: January 1-5, Washington Commanders @ Philadelphia Eagles
Thursday 1/1 | Friday 1/2 | Saturday 1/3 | Sunday 1/4 | Monday 1/5 |
Washington Commanders @ Philadelphia Eagles, TBD Saturday or Sunday | Washington Commanders @ Philadelphia Eagles, TBD Saturday or Sunday | Denver Nuggets @ Philadelphia 76ers, 8:30pm (NBA) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
The date for the Commanders-Eagles game hasn’t been set – we’ll see if it’s important enough to flex to Saturday or Sunday night. Regardless, the only other sporting event taking place is the 76ers vs. the Denver Nuggets on Monday night.
Week 18: January 1-5, Washington Commanders @ Philadelphia Eagles
Thursday 1/1 | Friday 1/2 | Saturday 1/3 | Sunday 1/4 | Monday 1/5 |
Washington Commanders @ Philadelphia Eagles, TBD Saturday or Sunday | Washington Commanders @ Philadelphia Eagles, TBD Saturday or Sunday | Denver Nuggets @ Philadelphia 76ers, 8:30pm (NBA) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
The date for the Commanders-Eagles game hasn’t been set – we’ll see if it’s important enough to flex to Saturday or Sunday night. Regardless, the only other sporting event taking place is the 76ers vs. the Denver Nuggets on Monday night.
Bottom Line
It’s a bit of an unusual schedule this year, as the Commanders and Ravens will play home games on the same weekend on four different weekends. There’s not a ton of college football options in the DC area, but Maryland and Navy will have a few doubleheader opportunities.
On the road, the Green Bay and Los Angeles trips are pretty interesting, with iconic Lambeau Stadium and the Rose Bowl as opportunities.