Washington Commanders travel to San Francisco 49ers in Week 6. Commanders vs 49ers kicks off at 1.15am BST Tue 20 Oct on Monday October 19 2026, a small-hours UK start that means an alarm or a late night for viewers in Britain.
San Francisco 49ers host the matchup at Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA, with Sky Sports carrying the UK television broadcast. The free-to-air Week 6 selections are Houston Texans @ Jacksonville Jaguars (Channel 5, coverage from 2:00pm); Chicago Bears @ Atlanta Falcons (5ACTION, coverage from 5:30pm); Buffalo Bills @ Las Vegas Raiders (Channel 5, coverage from 9:00pm); Commanders vs 49ers is not among them.
What time is Commanders vs 49ers in the UK?
Commanders vs 49ers kicks off at 1.15am BST Tue 20 Oct on Monday October 19 2026. The local start is 8:15 PM ET, and the listed venue is Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA. Commanders and 49ers supporters should use the UK time when setting a reminder, particularly where the game rolls into the following morning.
| Fixture | Washington Commanders @ San Francisco 49ers |
| UK kickoff | 1.15am BST Tue 20 Oct |
| Local kickoff | 8:15 PM ET |
| Venue | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA |
| UK TV | Sky Sports |
| UK stream | NFL Game Pass (DAZN) |
| Week | Week 6, 2026 NFL season |
How to watch Commanders vs 49ers in the UK
NFL Game Pass on DAZN provides season-long access to Commanders vs 49ers, live or on demand. Sky’s two exclusive Sunday selections determine the UK Game Pass blackout position for Commanders vs 49ers, which is resolved closer to kickoff. No Channel 5 listing applies to Commanders vs 49ers. The free-to-air Week 6 selections are Houston Texans @ Jacksonville Jaguars (Channel 5, coverage from 2:00pm); Chicago Bears @ Atlanta Falcons (5ACTION, coverage from 5:30pm); Buffalo Bills @ Las Vegas Raiders (Channel 5, coverage from 9:00pm); Commanders vs 49ers is not among them.
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Is Commanders vs 49ers worth staying up for?
That depends on how much Week 6 matters to you, because this one costs you sleep. Washington Commanders arrive at 1-3, while San Francisco 49ers are 5-0; that alone gives the game a clear early-season edge. Washington Commanders have allowed 149 points, compared with 93 by San Francisco 49ers, so there is a numerical case for expecting pivotal drives on both sides of the ball.
For matchup analysis, predictions and the latest team context, read our Commanders vs 49ers prediction.
Commanders vs 49ers: how to watch FAQ
Commanders vs 49ers kicks off at 1.15am BST Tue 20 Oct on Monday October 19 2026, which is 8:15 PM ET locally. The game is at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, CA.
NFL Game Pass on DAZN provides Commanders vs 49ers streaming access. NFL Game Pass on DAZN provides season-long access to Commanders vs 49ers, live or on demand. Sky’s two exclusive Sunday selections determine the UK Game Pass blackout position for Commanders vs 49ers, which is resolved closer to kickoff. No Channel 5 listing applies to Commanders vs 49ers.
Sky Sports has the UK television broadcast for Commanders vs 49ers, while NFL Game Pass on DAZN is the streaming route. The free-to-air Week 6 selections are Houston Texans @ Jacksonville Jaguars (Channel 5, coverage from 2:00pm); Chicago Bears @ Atlanta Falcons (5ACTION, coverage from 5:30pm); Buffalo Bills @ Las Vegas Raiders (Channel 5, coverage from 9:00pm); Commanders vs 49ers is not among them.
Not this one. The free-to-air Week 6 selections are Houston Texans @ Jacksonville Jaguars (Channel 5, coverage from 2:00pm); Chicago Bears @ Atlanta Falcons (5ACTION, coverage from 5:30pm); Buffalo Bills @ Las Vegas Raiders (Channel 5, coverage from 9:00pm); Commanders vs 49ers is not among them.
Yes. Kickoff is 1.15am BST Tue 20 Oct, so it starts in the small hours of the UK day after the listed local date.
Broadcast details correct at time of writing and subject to change