Washington Commanders to Play Indianapolis Colts in London This Season

The Washington Commanders announced Wednesday that they will travel to London to play the Indianapolis Colts as part of the NFL’s international schedule this season. The team confirmed the matchup in a release, saying the game will be played overseas, but did not provide additional logistics in the initial announcement.

The club did not disclose a specific date, kickoff time or venue in the announcement published Wednesday. The matchup joins a growing list of regular-season NFL games staged outside the United States and continues the league’s multi-year effort to expand its international footprint.

Local fans and businesses take notice

For Washington-area supporters, the matchup is a reminder that some marquee regular-season games move beyond the team's home stadium. The announcement matters to fans planning season travel, to bars and restaurants that host watch parties in neighborhoods like Navy Yard, Penn Quarter, U Street and The Wharf, and to local vendors that see a bump in merchandise and hospitality sales when the team’s schedule features special events.

Tour operators and travel agents that cater to sports tourists also tend to reprice and promote international packages when an NFL franchise based in the DC region is playing abroad. Local corporate partners, sponsors and community groups may adjust activation plans around high-profile dates on the calendar once game specifics are released.

What the league's international plan means for the region

The NFL’s International Series has become a regular component of the league calendar, routinely sending U.S.-based franchises to London and other overseas markets. When a DC-area team is involved, the ripple effects reach far beyond the stadium: local media coverage, sponsor interest and fan engagement all get a fresh impetus.

While the team’s announcement confirms the matchup, fans seeking travel packages, ticket options or local watch-party plans should expect the Commanders and the NFL to release further details — including the game date, venue and ticketing information — in the coming weeks.

Local supporters who plan to follow the game from Washington will likely rely on the region’s sports bars and fan clubs to provide communal viewing experiences, while those considering travel to London should await the full schedule and ticket paths to avoid last-minute price and availability issues.

What to watch next: the Commanders and the NFL are expected to publish the full international schedule and ticketing details; those updates will determine local travel demand and commercial activity tied to the game.