Washington Commanders in the Kickoff Game
The Washington Commanders are 1-1 in regular-season Kickoff Games since 2003. Washington has played 2 Kickoff Games in that span, winning 1 and losing 1.
Commanders Kickoff Game record: 1-1
1-1 from the Commanders’ side. Most recent: Sep 4, 2008, Giants 16, Commanders 7 at Giants Stadium. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every Washington Commanders Kickoff Game
Newest first. The running record is the Commanders’ record in these games through that date. Stadiums are listed from 2000 onward.
| Dateregular season | Matchupaway at home | Scorewinner first | Stadiumfrom 2000 | Commandersresult · running record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2008 | Commanders at Giants | Giants 16, Commanders 7 | Giants Stadium | L · 1-1 |
| Sep 4, 2003 | Jets at Commanders | Commanders 16, Jets 13 | FedExField | W · 1-0 |
Commanders Kickoff Game record by opponent
Every opponent the Commanders have met in this window, most games first. Each opens the head-to-head page.
| Opponentopens the head-to-head | Gamesin this window | Commanders recordW-L-T |
|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | 1 | 0-1 |
| New York Jets | 1 | 1-0 |
Washington Commanders Kickoff Game FAQ
- When did the Commanders last play in the Kickoff Game?
- Sep 4, 2008: Giants 16, Commanders 7 at Giants Stadium.
- What is the Commanders' all-time Kickoff Game record?
- 1-1 in 2 games since 2003.
- When did the Commanders last win in the Kickoff Game?
- Sep 4, 2003: Commanders 16, Jets 13.
- When did the Commanders last lose in the Kickoff Game?
- Sep 4, 2008: Giants 16, Commanders 7.
- Who have the Commanders played most often in the Kickoff Game?
- The New York Giants and New York Jets, 1 game each; the Commanders are 0-1 against the Giants and 1-0 against the Jets.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025