NFL · Game guide
Washington Commanders at San Francisco 49ers
What channel the game is on, when it starts in your time zone and every way to watch it — each fact with its source.
The game
Monday, October 19, 2026 · in 6 daysNationally
Verified Oct 5, 8:15 AM ET · NFL.com "NFL Week 6 Schedule 2026" (by-week schedule page; network from the page's embedded game data)
San Francisco area · 49ers local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · KGO station website
Washington area · Commanders local
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · WJLA station website
Streaming without cable: ESPN games stream live on ESPN Unlimited (the ESPN app's full plan; ESPN Select does not include the TV channels) source ↗.
Commanders vs 49ers: quick answers
What time is the Commanders vs 49ers game?
- Washington Commanders at San Francisco 49ers starts on Mon, Oct 19 at 8:15 PM ET · 7:15 PM CT · 6:15 PM MT · 5:15 PM PT.
What channel is Commanders vs 49ers on?
- The game is on ESPN and ABC nationally, and KGO 7 (ABC) in the San Francisco area and WJLA 7 (ABC) in the Washington area.
How can I stream Commanders vs 49ers?
- ESPN Unlimited streams the national telecast.
Is Commanders vs 49ers on national TV?
- Yes.It is on ESPN and ABC across the country.
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What channel number is the game on?
By TV provider, for every channel carrying this game.
ESPN
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTV | Ch. 206 | source |
| DISH | Ch. 140 | source |
| Verizon Fios | Ch. 570 HD · 70 SD | source |
| AT&T U-verse | Ch. 1602 HD · 602 SD | source |
KGO 7 (ABC)
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 7 | source |
WJLA 7 (ABC)
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 7 | source |
On cable? Cable channel numbers change from town to town, so we don’t list one we can’t tie to an area. Look yours up at the provider: Spectrum lineup · Xfinity lineup · Optimum lineup.
Read from each provider's own published lineup: DirecTV (July 29, 2026), DISH (July 2026), Verizon Fios (August 2025), AT&T U-verse (January 2026). A provider can renumber at any time; your on-screen guide is final.