Eagles vs. Commanders: How to Watch Sunday Night Football on Nov. 1

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Philadelphia and Washington meet at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. DirecTV, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV offer free trials.
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Viewers can watch the Eagles–Commanders matchup without cable through Peacock, which streams Sunday Night Football, or through a live TV service that carries NBC. Philadelphia visits Washington on Nov. 1, with kickoff set for 8:20 p.m. ET. That gives viewers two basic routes: subscribe directly to Peacock for the NBC game stream, or choose a broader channel package that includes the local NBC station in their market. The practical difference is what else you want to watch, and whether a trial covers the game.

Game details and broadcast

The teams enter with records of 2-5 for Philadelphia and 1-4 for Washington. Those figures provide a little context for the matchup, but they don't change the viewing setup: NBC is the listed TV broadcaster, with Peacock and the services above as streaming options. There’s a venue detail to keep in mind, though. The source lists Lumen Field in Seattle as the venue, despite describing the game as a Washington home matchup, so the location information is inconsistent.

Streaming options and prices

Peacock is the direct streaming destination for the NBC broadcast. Its Premium plan costs $12.99 per month, or $129.99 per year, and includes live sports from NBC Sports. Premium Plus costs $19.99 per month or $199.99 annually; it adds an ad-free experience, a live local NBC channel and downloads for offline viewing. For a viewer focused on this one game, the monthly price is easier to compare with a short-term trial from a live TV service. The annual plan makes more sense only if you expect to keep using Peacock beyond game night.

DirecTV carries NBC alongside local and cable channels. The service is listed at $59.99 for the first month, then $89.99 monthly, and offers a five-day free trial. Its package also includes ESPN Unlimited. That broader lineup may suit households that want more live channels after the game, but the jump to the regular monthly price is a real consideration. Check the trial terms and the available NBC station before signing up.

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DirecTV

Comes with a five-day free trial.


Fubo starts at $63.99 for the first month and $88.99 per month afterward. It carries more than 230 channels, including NBC, and works on smart TVs, phones, tablets and web browsers. New users can get a five-day trial. That combination of device support and a large lineup may appeal if you watch across screens or want channels beyond NBC, though the ongoing price is higher than Peacock’s monthly Premium plan.

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FuboTV

Fubo offers a five-day trial for new users.


Hulu + Live TV includes NBC in a lineup of more than 100 live channels, along with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Select. Plans start at $99.99 per month, and the service offers a three-day free trial. The bundle may be useful if you already want its included streaming services, but it’s a more expensive way to reach a single NBC broadcast. Compare the trial window with the game date and confirm the channel lineup where you live.

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Hulu + Live TV

Comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Select.


Sling TV’s Blue plan includes NBC and more than 40 broadcast and cable channels for $54.99 per month. Plans include cloud DVR and access to about 600 free channels; pricing and channel availability vary by market. That local variation matters: a service can carry NBC generally while the specific station available to you depends on where you live. Sling’s listed price is below the regular monthly prices for several other live TV packages here, but check that NBC is available in your area before choosing it.

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Sling TV

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Peacock

Starts at $12.99 per month.


Potential celebrity appearances

Washington supporters Wale, Good Charlotte’s Benji and Joel Madden, and Jon Bernthal have appeared at games in the past. The source anticipates possible celebrity attendance, but doesn’t confirm anyone for this matchup. Treat that as a possibility, not a reason to plan around a particular appearance; the confirmed details here are the kickoff and broadcast information.

Remaining Sunday Night Football schedule

The listed 2026–27 schedule places this game in Week 8, followed by these matchups. The earlier weeks are marked as completed in the supplied listing, while the games after Week 8 are presented as upcoming. The schedule gives viewers a wider sense of the Sunday night slate, though it doesn’t add viewing details beyond the matchup dates and teams below.

  • Week 1: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants — Sept. 13
  • Week 2: Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs — Sept. 20
  • Week 3: Los Angeles Rams at Denver Broncos — Sept. 27
  • Week 4: Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers — Oct. 4
  • Week 5: Baltimore Ravens at Atlanta Falcons — Oct. 11
  • Week 6: Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers — Oct. 18
  • Week 7: Kansas City Chiefs at Seattle Seahawks — Oct. 25
  • Week 8: Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Commanders — Nov. 1
  • Week 9: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Chicago Bears — Nov. 8
  • Week 10: Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals — Nov. 15
  • Week 11: Minnesota Vikings vs. San Francisco 49ers in Mexico City — Nov. 22
  • Week 12: New England Patriots at Los Angeles Chargers — Nov. 29
  • Week 13: Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers — Dec. 6
  • Week 14: Buffalo Bills at Green Bay Packers — Dec. 13
  • Week 15: Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings — Dec. 20
  • Week 16: Jacksonville Jaguars at Dallas Cowboys — Dec. 27
  • Week 17: Philadelphia Eagles at San Francisco 49ers — Jan. 3, 2027
  • Week 18: Teams TBD — Jan. 10, 2027

What viewers should weigh

The numbers here are underwhelming if you’re looking for a clear free option: the listed trials last three or five days, and they come with different channel packages and monthly prices. A trial can cover the game, but it’s still on you to check when billing starts and whether NBC is available in your market. Here’s the thing: the cheapest path depends on what you already subscribe to and whether you want live channels beyond this one broadcast.

If you're working in this space, the mismatch between a Washington home game and the listed Seattle venue is the detail that deserves a second look. It doesn’t change the article’s stated broadcast, but it does leave an open question about the event listing. And this is the part most people overlook: a service’s national channel list doesn’t always tell you which local station you’ll receive. Worth checking before kickoff.

For viewers choosing a service, the key decision is whether a trial, a broader live-channel lineup or Peacock’s direct NBC stream best fits the game night. Peacock has the clearest single-service pitch for this broadcast, while the live TV options make more sense for people who want their wider channel packages. That said, compare the regular price as well as the trial. The schedule identifies the game; the venue listing still needs clarification.

Source: Rudie Obias · www.billboard.com

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