The Washington Commanders are scheduled to play a game in London during the upcoming season. Team insider JP Finlay inquired with head coach Dan Quinn regarding the specific date of the match.
The Jacksonville Jaguars will make history as the first NFL franchise to host two home games abroad. On Tuesday, both the Jaguars and the Washington Commanders were announced as the teams that will host three games in London in 2026. Jacksonville is set to play two consecutive games in October, one at the iconic Wembley Stadium and the other at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The Commanders will also have a game at Tottenham, which serves as the official NFL home in the United Kingdom. Details regarding the exact dates and opponents will be revealed at a later time.
The Jaguars‘ decision to play in London stems from stadium renovations that will reduce their capacity to 42,507 this fall. In 2027, the Jaguars will be completely displaced, with most of their home games taking place in Orlando. They are permitted to play up to three home games internationally that season.
Jaguars‘ London History
This marks the third instance in four years that the Jaguars have played consecutive games in London, although they were the home team for one game and the visiting team for the other in previous seasons. In 2023, Jacksonville achieved victories against Atlanta and Buffalo in London, while in 2024, they split their games against Chicago and New England. Last year, they faced a defeat against the Los Angeles Rams at Wembley Stadium.
Jaguars coach Liam Coen expressed enthusiasm about the team’s connection to London, stating, „My immediate takeaway was London is undoubtedly our home away from home. We have a passionate and knowledgeable fan base in London, built over time and still growing, and we’re making a positive impact with fans throughout the United Kingdom as well.“ He added, „That’s something our entire organization, starting with our ownership, has worked very hard to achieve and takes great pride in further developing each season.“
Since 2013, the Jaguars have played an NFL-high 14 games in London, with 11 at Wembley and three at Tottenham, achieving a record of 7-7 in those matches. They had planned to host two games in Britain in 2020, but those plans were canceled due to the pandemic.
The Washington Commanders have played overseas twice, including a 27-27 tie against Cincinnati in 2016. They also lost to Miami in overtime during the NFL’s inaugural game in Madrid last year.
International Game Lineup
The London games are part of an NFL-record nine international games scheduled for 2026, spanning four continents, seven countries, and eight stadiums. The San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams are set to compete in Australia, with the 49ers serving as the visiting team for that matchup and as the home team for a game in Mexico. Additionally, Detroit will host a game in Germany, New Orleans in France, Dallas in Brazil, and the home team for a game in Spain is yet to be determined.
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