How to Watch Colts vs. Commanders in London on DIRECTV
Week 4 starts early. The Indianapolis Colts (1-2) and Washington Commanders (1-2) play at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Sunday, October 4, at 9:30 a.m. ET (2:30 p.m. in London). Washington is the designated home team. The game airs nationally on NFL Network, which is DIRECTV channel 212.
NFL Network isn't in every DIRECTV package, so check your lineup before you set the alarm. Here's how to watch.
Quick answer
- Date and time: Sunday, October 4, 2026, 9:30 a.m. ET, 8:30 a.m. CT, 6:30 a.m. PT (2:30 p.m. BST in London).
- Network: NFL Network, with Dave Pasch, Kurt Warner, Jason Kelce and Molly McGrath.
- DIRECTV channel: 212, included with CHOICE and higher. ENTERTAINMENT doesn't include NFL Network.
- Indianapolis: WRTV also carries the game over the air.
- Streaming: the ESPN app for ESPN Unlimited subscribers and NFL+.
Colts vs. Commanders: date, time and channel
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, October 4, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 9:30 a.m. ET / 6:30 a.m. PT / 2:30 p.m. BST |
| Stadium | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London |
| Home team | Washington Commanders |
| TV | NFL Network (DIRECTV channel 212) |
| Indianapolis TV | WRTV |
| Broadcast crew | Dave Pasch (play-by-play), Kurt Warner and Jason Kelce (analysts), Molly McGrath (sideline) |
| Streaming | ESPN app (ESPN Unlimited), NFL+ |
| Radio | 93.5/107.5 The Fan and 97.1 HANK (Colts), BIG 100 (Commanders), Westwood One |
What channel is Colts vs. Commanders on DIRECTV?
It's on NFL Network, channel 212. NFL Network comes with DIRECTV's CHOICE, ULTIMATE and PREMIER packages. If you have ENTERTAINMENT, you won't see the game on 212 unless you upgrade.
Colts fans in the Indianapolis area have a second option: the Colts say WRTV will also carry the game, so it should appear with your DIRECTV local channels. A Washington-area broadcast station hadn't been announced in the sources we checked as of October 2, so D.C. viewers should plan on NFL Network.
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Streaming Colts vs. Commanders
ESPN says NFL Network's games, including its International Series games, stream in the ESPN app for ESPN Unlimited subscribers. DIRECTV offers ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost to eligible customers whose package includes ESPN, so it's worth opening the ESPN app and checking whether the game is available to you. Availability can depend on your package.
DIRECTV's streaming service also carries NFL Network in these plans:
| Option | NFL Network (212)? | Advertised price (new customers) |
|---|---|---|
| ENTERTAINMENT | No | $89.99/mo |
| CHOICE | Yes | $94.99/mo |
| ULTIMATE | Yes | $124.99/mo |
| PREMIER | Yes | $169.99/mo |
| MySports Genre Pack | Yes | $64.99/mo ($44.99/mo for 6 months for qualifying new customers through Oct. 3) |
Prices are before taxes and fees, and a regional sports fee may apply to CHOICE and higher depending on your ZIP code. The MySports Genre Pack is DIRECTV's sports-focused streaming plan, built around ESPN, FS1 and NFL Network plus your local channels where available. Streaming plans have no annual contract. Questions about your address? Call 1-855-690-9884.
- NFL+: subscribers in the U.S. can watch the game live on phones and tablets in the NFL app.
Is Colts vs. Commanders on NFL Sunday Ticket?
You don't need it for this game. NFL Sunday Ticket, which is sold through YouTube and YouTube TV rather than DIRECTV for homes, covers out-of-market Sunday-afternoon games on CBS and FOX. This game is a national broadcast on NFL Network, so it's available everywhere without Sunday Ticket.
For bars and restaurants, DIRECTV for Business again offers NFL Sunday Ticket for the 2026 season through an agreement with EverPass, the league's commercial distributor.
Colts vs. Commanders on the radio
- Colts: 93.5/107.5 The Fan, 97.1 HANK and the Colts radio network, with Matt Taylor and Charles Arbuckle. Also on SiriusXM channel 813.
- Commanders: BIG 100 (WBIG-FM), with Bram Weinstein and London Fletcher. A Spanish broadcast streams on the iHeartRadio app.
- National: Westwood One, with Oliver Wilson and Mike Mayock.
Colts vs. Commanders storylines
- Quarterback watch in Washington: Jayden Daniels dislocated his elbow in Week 2. Marcus Mariota led a 33-31 upset of the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks last week, and Daniels was practicing this week but called his status day to day.
- Indianapolis opened against Baltimore, Kansas City and Houston, took the Chiefs to overtime and beat the Texans 19-17 last week.
- Jonathan Taylor in Europe: he ran for 244 yards and three touchdowns in the Colts' overtime win over Atlanta in Berlin last season.
- It's Washington's first London game since 2017. The franchise is 0-2-1 in international games.
- The Colts lead the series 21-11. Washington won the last meeting, 17-16 in Indianapolis in 2022.
More Week 4 football on DIRECTV
After London, CBS and FOX take over at 1 p.m. ET on your local stations, Lions vs. Panthers is Sunday night on NBC and Falcons vs. Saints closes the week Monday on ESPN, channel 206. Our NFL Week 4 TV schedule lists every game and channel. For Sunday-afternoon whip-around coverage, NFL RedZone is channel 211.
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Frequently asked questions
What channel is the NFL London game on DIRECTV?
NFL Network, channel 212, at 9:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, October 4. NFL Network is included with CHOICE and higher packages.
What time is Colts vs. Commanders?
9:30 a.m. ET, 8:30 a.m. CT and 6:30 a.m. PT. It's 2:30 p.m. in London.
Is Colts vs. Commanders on regular TV?
Nationally, it's only on NFL Network. In the Indianapolis area, WRTV also carries it.
Can I watch the London game without NFL Network on DIRECTV?
Check the ESPN app first. ESPN says NFL Network games stream there for ESPN Unlimited subscribers, and DIRECTV offers ESPN Unlimited to eligible customers with ESPN. NFL+ is another option. Otherwise, upgrade to CHOICE or higher.
Who is calling the game?
Dave Pasch, with analysts Kurt Warner and Jason Kelce and sideline reporter Molly McGrath.
Details reviewed October 2, 2026. Kickoff times, networks and local station assignments are set by the NFL, its TV partners and local stations and may change. Quarterback availability depends on final injury reports. Channel lineups, carriage, offers and package prices vary by address and may change. NFL, DIRECTV, NFL Network, ESPN and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.