Commanders’ 2026 international game location is still unknown, but latest NFL news paints a clearer picture
The Commanders are set to host an international game in 2026, which hasn’t had its location announced yet, but it won’t be Paris, France.
The Washington Commanders are hoping to get back to their winning ways in 2026, and they already know who they’ll have to face next season, but not the whole schedule just yet.
They do know where they’ll play all of their games, except for one, as the Commanders are heavily rumored to be playing an international game as a home game next season. The exact location hasn’t been announced yet, and it probably won’t be for a while, but the latest NFL news ruled out one location that would’ve been high on fans’ lists.
The NFL announces the New Orleans Saints as the hosting team for Paris, France
The NFL has been pushing more international games every single year, and before we know it, every team will play in at least one every season. Paris, France, is the newest destination, and of course, the NFL has selected the New Orleans Saints as the hosting home team for that game, which means the Commanders are out.
With Paris, France, out of the equation for the Commanders, that leaves a select few options remaining that fans can book a trip for next season, and some intriguing matchups to go with it.
Where the Commanders can still play, and who they could face
After playing the Miami Dolphins in Madrid, Spain, in 2025, the Commanders could be headed back as the hosting team this year, or a handful of other top destinations. The NFL has confirmed 2026 international games for Madrid, Spain; Munich, Germany; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Melbourne, Australia; and three games in London, UK.
The Los Angeles Rams are rumored to be included in the Melbourne, Australia game, and the Commanders do play them next season, so there’s still a chance. International games are usually cross-conference games; however, it’s likely that the Commanders will face one of their home AFC opponents in the international game, so Australia may be out.
The Commanders face the Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, and Cincinnati Bengals at home, so you can count on one of those three teams being the opponent. I could see the NFL marketing a Jayden Daniels vs Joe Burrow international game in 2026, and fans should be excited about that matchup, no matter where it is.