Indianapolis Colts vs. Washington Commanders in Primetime and Holiday Windows
The Indianapolis Colts are 4-2 against the Washington Commanders in regular-season primetime and holiday games since 1977. The teams have met 6 times in primetime and holiday windows in that span, with Indianapolis winning 4 and Washington winning 2.
Colts vs. Commanders primetime and holiday record: 4-2
4-2 from the Colts’ side, 2-4 from the Commanders' side. Most recent: Oct 17, 2010, Colts 27, Commanders 24 at FedExField. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every Indianapolis Colts vs. Washington Commanders primetime and holiday game
Newest first. The running record is the Colts’ record in these games through that date. Stadiums are listed from 2000 onward.
| Dateregular season | Windowtwo when they overlap | Matchupaway at home | Scorewinner first | Stadiumfrom 2000 | Coltsresult · running record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2010 | Sunday Night Football | Colts at Commanders | Colts 27, Commanders 24 | FedExField | W · 4-2 |
| Oct 27, 2002 | Sunday Night Football | Colts at Commanders | Commanders 26, Colts 21 | FedExField | L · 3-2 |
| Nov 7, 1993 | Sunday Night Football | Colts at Commanders | Commanders 30, Colts 24 | — | L · 3-1 |
| Dec 22, 1990 | Saturday | Commanders at Colts | Colts 35, Commanders 28 | — | W · 3-0 |
| Nov 6, 1978 | Monday Night Football | Commanders at Colts | Colts 21, Commanders 17 | — | W · 2-0 |
| Nov 7, 1977 | Monday Night Football | Commanders at Colts | Colts 10, Commanders 3 | — | W · 1-0 |
Schedulegami status
The Colts and Commanders have never played on Thursday night. They have also never met on Thanksgiving, on Christmas, in the Kickoff Game, on a Friday, or on a Wednesday. A game in an open window would be a schedulegami, a first meeting there, whichever team hosts.
- All 3 Colts–Commanders Sunday night games have been in Washington, never in Indianapolis.
- All 2 Colts–Commanders Monday night games have been in Baltimore, never in Washington.
- The only Colts–Commanders Saturday game was in Indianapolis, never in Washington.
2026: Week 4, Sun, Oct 4 · 9:30 AM ET, Colts at Commanders, International. The first Colts–Commanders International game, a schedulegami. Final: Colts 30, Commanders 13.
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Indianapolis Colts vs. Washington Commanders primetime and holiday FAQ
- When did the Colts and Commanders last meet in a primetime or holiday window?
- Oct 17, 2010: Colts 27, Commanders 24 at FedExField.
- What is the Colts' all-time primetime and holiday record against the Commanders?
- 4-2 in 6 games since 1977, from the Colts' side.
- When did the Colts last beat the Commanders in a primetime or holiday window?
- Oct 17, 2010: Colts 27, Commanders 24 at FedExField.
- When did the Commanders last beat the Colts in a primetime or holiday window?
- Oct 27, 2002: Commanders 26, Colts 21 at FedExField.
- What is the Colts' longest primetime and holiday winning streak against the Commanders?
- 3 games, from the 1977 season through the 1990 season.
- What is the Commanders' longest primetime and holiday winning streak against the Colts?
- 2 games, from the 1993 season through the 2002 season.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025