The 3-3 Washington Commanders will head to Texas to take on NFC East rivals the Dallas Cowboys this Sunday afternoon for a nationally televised game on FOX. The Cowboys, who are 2-3-1 this season, have been without several of their star players in recent games, including CeeDee Lamb, Tyler Booker and KaVontae Turpin, but they are expected to return this week (an updated injury report can be found here).
The Sunday afternoon Commanders vs. Cowboys game will kick off at 4:25 p.m. ET. (Out-of-market fans can catch the game on YouTube TV‘s Sunday Ticket, or NFL+.) Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch this Sunday’s game between the Commanders and the Cowboys, and get the full Week 7 schedule for the rest of the league.
How to watch the Washington Commanders vs. Dallas Cowboys:
Date: Sunday, Oct. 19
Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
TV channel: FOX
Streaming: DirecTV, YouTube TV via NFL Sunday Ticket (out-of-market), FOX One, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo + more
Washington Commanders vs. Dallas Cowboys game time:
The Commanders vs. Cowboys game kicks off at 4:25 p.m. ET/1:25 p.m. PT this Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025.
Washington Commanders vs. Dallas Cowboys game channel:
The Week 7 game between the Cowboys and the Commanders will air on FOX. Out-of-market, you can tune in via NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV.
How to watch the Washington Commanders vs. Dallas Cowboys game without cable:
You can stream FOX on platforms like DirecTV and Fubo, and the game will also be available on FOX’s new streaming platform FOX One. Out-of-market fans can tune in with YouTube TV’s NFL Sunday Ticket or NFL+ for mobile viewing.
NFL Week 7 schedule:
All times Eastern.
Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025
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Steelers vs. Bengals: 8:15 p.m. (Prime Video)
Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025
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L.A. Rams vs. Bengals (International Game), 9:30 a.m. (NFL Network)
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Eagles vs. Vikings: 1 p.m. (FOX)
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Patriots vs. Titans: 1 p.m. (CBS)
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Commanders vs. Cowboys: 4:25 p.m. (FOX)
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Saints vs. Bears: 1 p.m. (FOX)
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Dolphins vs. Browns: 1 p.m. (CBS)
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Panthers vs. Jets: 1 p.m. (FOX)
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Giants vs. Broncos: 4:05 p.m. (CBS)
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Colts vs. L.A. Chargers: 4:05 p.m. (CBS)
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Packers vs. Cardinals: 4:25 p.m. (FOX)
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Falcons vs. 49ers: 8:20 p.m. (NBC)
Monday, Oct. 20, 2025
How to watch NFL games in 2025:
Many NFL games are broadcast on local channels, so if you’re looking to catch an in-market game, it may be as simple as turning on your TV (or setting up a digital TV antenna) or finding a live TV streaming service that carries the correct RSN (Regional Sports Network). If you want to watch out-of-market games, a $7 monthly subscription to NFL+ will let you watch every out-of-market-game local and primetime game in the season on your phone — but only a select few regular season games on your TV. You could also spring for the uber-expensive NFL Sunday Ticket package to get every out-of-market Sunday game of the season.
When it comes to nationally broadcast games, NFL games typically air across ESPN, NBC, CBS, Fox, ABC and NFL Network. Thursday Night Football games stream exclusively on Prime Video, select football games will stream exclusively on Peacock, games on CBS will stream live on Paramount+, and Monday Night Football games will air on ESPN or ABC and stream on the newly revamped ESPN+ this season. That’s six channels and four streaming platforms to keep up with this season — and that’s not counting your local RSN’s for in-market games and an NFL+ or NFL Sunday Ticket subscription for out-of-market games. Plus, Netflix is once again hosting at least two Christmas Day matches, so add that subscription into the mix. And we can’t forget about Fox One, Fox’s first streaming service, a place where you can also stream games airing on FOX (if you don’t already have access to it).
Confused? You’re not alone. Here’s a breakdown of the platforms we recommend checking out ahead of the 2025 NFL season, so that come game time, tuning into your favorite team’s games will be as easy as simply turning on the TV.
How to watch NFL games in person:
Tickets for the 2025 NFL season are on sale now.
Every way to watch NFL games this season:
To recap, here are all the ways you can watch NFL games in 2025.
