Washington Commanders Without Cable: Cheapest Ways to Watch Online

Most Washington Commanders games air on Fox, with a few on other local channels and streaming services. I’ve found several ways to watch the Commanders’ entire NFL season online cheaper than cable.

In a hurry? If you want to start watching Washington right now, any of these streaming services should work:

Why You Need a VPN Today

However, first you need a VPN to unblock US streaming services from . Our favourite is ExpressVPN. It’s definitely not the cheapest option at $4.99/month, but it just works – and across all your devices.

They have servers in 25+ US cities/states and 105 countries, which unblock access to premium streaming platforms available only in the US, as well as free “on demand” TV services worldwide.

You’ll have access to local platforms as if you were in the country, meaning you can watch BBC iPlayer as if you were in the UK, CBC Gem as if you were in Canada, plus hundreds more worldwide.

Sign Up for ExpressVPN

Hotdog users get three months free at ExpressVPN, so it’s a “no-brainer” for us. Decide for yourself with their 30 day money-back guarantee.

IMPORTANT: Once you’ve installed your VPN and connected to a US server, you’ll still need to subscribe separately to access premium streaming services.

Bottom line: 16 of the 17 regular season Commanders games air on live TV, with one streaming-only (on Amazon Prime Video). The services above have you covered for the regular and postseason. See the Commanders schedule below.

Washington Commanders Week 16

The Washington Commanders kick off Week 16 with a 9-5 record.

Want all the details for the next game? See our detailed Commanders game guide!

Which Channels Do I Need to Watch the Washington Commanders?

Like all NFL teams, you’ll need more than one channel to watch the Washington Commanders: ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC. As these are all local channels, they’re available through streaming services, digital antennas, or a combination of both.

One game is exclusive to a streaming service, so will only be available with Amazon Prime Video: the Thursday Night Football game on November 14th against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Here are all the outlets you will need with the number of Commanders games airing on each:

How to Watch the Washington Commanders Streaming without Cable

Streaming Washington Commanders games without cable is easy: sign up for a service, install its app on a streaming device, and select the channel airing the game.

All the streaming services I recommend work with Amazon Fire TV, Android Mobile, Android TV-based smart TVs, Apple TV, Chromecast, iOS (iPhone, iPad), Roku, Samsung smart TVs, and web browsers. Some also support other smart TVs (LG, Vizio) and gaming systems (Xbox One, PlayStation).

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I’ve had success with all the following services, which offer at least one of the channels needed to watch the Washington Commanders during the 2024-25 regular season. The streaming-only game through Amazon Prime Video (Thurs 14th Nov) is exclusive to Prime subscribers, but it should air on a local channel in the greater DC area.

The live TV streaming services (top five rows) are all suitable as full cable replacements, providing a well-rounded package of channels and allowing you to record games with an included cloud DVR. They all let you stream different content on multiple devices at the same time and you can cancel your plan at any time.

Service	Price	Channels	Games	Review
	$79.99/month	150+	16	Fubo
	$86.99/month	90+	16	DIRECTV
	$82.99/month	95+	16	Hulu
	$82.99/month	100+	16	YouTube
	$60.99/month	50+	11	Sling
	$8.99/month	NA	1	Amazon
	$7.99/month	NA	5	Paramount
	$6.99/month	NA	17**	NFL+

Are you a fan outside your team’s local area? Find out how to watch every game anyway with our complete Washington Commanders Out-of-Market Guide.

Our Choice

Since almost every Washington Commanders game is on a local network this year, I recommend fans sign up for Fubo to watch the entire season at the lowest price. Fubo includes every channel NFL fans need, most Regional Sports Networks (RSNs), and a well-rounded range of additional channels, making it the cheapest full cable-replacement package for sports fans and the rest of their households.

Get a free trial of Fubo to see if it’s the streaming service for you.

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About the Washington Commanders

The Commanders started off 2023 hot, recording two season-opening wins, but then things went downhill, starting with a 37-3 loss to Buffalo. A 2-5 run did keep Washington in mediocrity at 4-5, but then the bottom fell out with a season-ending eight-game losing streak.

The franchise has not finished above .500 since an 8-7-1 campaign in 2016 although a playoff appearance was earned in 2020 following a 7-9 regular season.

Head coach Dan Quinn took over Washington’s top job in the offseason. He previously went 43-42 with Atlanta from 2015-20, which included a Super Bowl appearance following the 2016 season. Also new to the franchise are offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr.

That poor 2023 campaign in former head coach Ron Rivera’s final season did allow the Commanders to select second in the NFL draft, and chosen quarterback Jayden Daniels (LSU) will probably be the starting QB this season, whether from the get-go or soon after it gets underway. He will likely be throwing often to wide receiver Terry McLaurin while running back Brian Robinson Jr is expected to handle the bulk of the team’s carries.

Defensively, a couple of newcomers from Dallas, both defensive ends, should regularly provide pressure to opposing offenses: Dorance Armstrong and Dante Fowler. However, they are far from the only defensive newcomers as many others with the ability to make significant impacts have also made their way to the Commanders since last season ended.

Meanwhile, a couple of stalwart returning players will be defensive tackles Daron Payne and Jonathan Allen.

The expected starting kicker and punter for Washington this season will be Ramiz Ahmed and Tress Way, the former a newcomer whose only NFL experience was with the Packers in 2022, the latter having been with the Commanders since 2014.

NFC East Standings

2024-25 Washington Commanders Schedule

How do I watch the Washington Commanders game tonight?

The commanders will appear in three night games this season: a Monday Night Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals (ABC), a Thursday Night Football game against the Philadelphia Eagles (Prime Video), and a Sunday night game against the Atlanta Falcons (NBC). The rest of their games will air on Sunday afternoon either on CBS or FOX.

FAQs

How do I record live Washington Commanders games?

Most streaming services allow you to record Washington games with the click of a button. Services like Fubo and Hulu + Live TV come with a cloud DVR that lets you record any channels airing Commanders games. This means you can easily record games and watch them at your convenience.

What radio stations are the Washington Commanders on?

The Washington Football Broadcast Network distributes games through a variety of radio stations in the team’s local market. It is based on “BIG 100” WBIG-FM with affiliates in Deleware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. You can also stream the radio feed through the Washington Commanders Official Mobile App and the NFL Tune In webpage. And nationwide, you can listen on SiriusXM.

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I am a Senior Content Editor at Hotdog.com, specializing in sports streaming and regional programming issues. With a PhD in Atmospheric Physics from the Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and extensive experience in remote sensing technology, including early video streaming, I bring a unique technical perspective to the streaming industry.

My expertise in sports coverage, particularly for out-of-market games and regional sports networks, stems from years of hands-on experience as an early adopter of streaming services and my work addressing fans' viewing challenges. As a longtime cord-cutter and subscriber to multiple streaming platforms, I combine my technical knowledge with practical user experience, making me a leading expert in the field of sports streaming and entertainment technology.

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