The Indianapolis Colts and Washington Commanders face off in an NFL international game of the season on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, with kickoff set for 7:30 a.m. Central Time (9:30 a.m. Both teams enter the Week 4 matchup holding identical 1-2 records, making an early-morning victory in the English capital crucial to avoid falling behind in the season.
Broadcast Channels and Streaming Options for the London Opener
Fans wishing to watch the action live can tune in through various platforms depending on their location. In Mexico and Latin America, the game is broadcast on Disney+, as detailed by Sporting News and Fomoera, while ESPN carries the television coverage on pay-TV. For viewers in the United States, Sporting News notes that the matchup is available via ESPN Deportes on Fubo, alongside DirecTV’s MiEspañol package. Global viewers outside the United States can access the game via NFL Game Pass on DAZN, which features a limited-time free trial.
Roster Updates and Recent Form for Commanders and Colts
Washington makes the transatlantic trip following a narrow 33-31 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. Sporting News reports that the Commanders played that contest without the injured Jayden Daniels, relying instead on quarterback Marcus Mariota to guide the offense. Meanwhile, the Indianapolis Colts arrive in London after securing a 19-17 win against the Houston Texans. Head coach Shane Steichen’s squad bounced back from losses in their opening two games, despite a relatively quiet outing from Jonathan Taylor.
History of International Appearances in Europe
This weekend’s fixture marks the third international appearance in franchise history for Washington, which includes a loss to the Buffalo Bills in Toronto in 2011, a tie with the Cincinnati Bengals in London in 2016, and a defeat against the Miami Dolphins in Madrid in 2025, according to Sporting News data. For Indianapolis, this represents their fourth European game. The Colts previously lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London in 2016 before claiming victories in Germany against the New England Patriots in 2023 and the Atlanta Falcons in 2025.
Upcoming NFL International Schedule in the United Kingdom
The fixture at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is the first of three games scheduled in London for the 2026 season. Fomoera reports that the second matchup takes place at the same venue on October 11, featuring the Philadelphia Eagles against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The series concludes a week later on October 18 at Wembley Stadium, where the Jacksonville Jaguars host the Houston Texans.
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