July 17, 2026, 12:44 a.m. ET
The Washington Commanders didn’t change their name or bring back the old logo this offseason, but they did the next best thing. Washington got rid of the uniforms they’d worn for the past four seasons in favor of the Super Bowl-era uniforms they wore as alternates for three games last season. They’re permanent now. It was a move that made almost everyone happy — we say almost because you’ll never make everyone happy. Washington also added the burgundy jerseys from the same era and added a new black alternate called the “Hail Raisers.”
The new “Hail Raisers” are redesigned black uniforms that look much better than the previous black alternates, complete with a new black helmet featuring the “W” logo with a spear.
On Thursday, Washington revealed its uniform schedule for 2026. While there is excitement surrounding the new “old” look, there was some disappointment regarding the “Hail Raiser” jerseys. The Commanders will only wear the new black alternates for two games in 2026: Week 11 vs. the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football and Week 15 vs. the Atlanta Falcons. Here’s the full uniform schedule:
Burgundy
Week 2: at Dallas Week 3: vs. Seattle Week 4: vs.
Indianapolis (London game) Week 8: vs. Philadelphia Week 9: vs. Los Angeles Week 10: at New York Week 14: vs.
Houston Week 16: at Minnesota Week 18: vs. Dallas White:
Week 1: at Philadelphia Week 5: vs. New York Week 6: at San Francisco Week 12: at Arizona Week 13: at Tennessee Week 17: at Jacksonville Black Hail Raiser alternates
Week 11: vs. Cincinnati Week 15: vs. Atlanta The Commanders open the 2026 regular season on Sept.
13 at Philadelphia. Washington begins training camp on July 29, with rookies scheduled to report beginning on July 24.
