The Indianapolis Colts had a ton of promise at one point during the 2025 NFL season, but they collapsed down the stretch because of the injury to quarterback [Daniel Jones.](http://daniel jones) A lot of Indianapolis fans are not thrilled that head coach Shane Steichen and general manager Chris Ballard are back for another season.
USATSI 28481427 168422142 lowres
Nov 30, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Houston Texans running back Nick Chubb (21) rushes past Indianapolis Colts safety Camryn Bynum (0) for a touchdown at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christine Tannous-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
They have not made the playoffs since the 2020 NFL season. Steichen and Ballard will no doubt be on the hot seat entering the year. The full schedule release will be on Thursday. For now, one of the Colts games were revealed already for the 2026 NFL season. On October 4th, they will head to London to face the Washington Commanders. This will be one of several games in London this series as part of the latest international series with the NFL.
Indianapolis Colts Fans Excited About Matchup in London England Against the Washington Commanders
USATSI 28478801 168422142 lowres
Indianapolis Colts mascot Blue meets fans during an Indy Ignite Major League Volleyball match, Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Fishers Event Center.
There is a chance that Indianapolis and Washington are not good during the 2026 NFL season. Well, it is not a surprise to see these two teams being played overseas during the 2026 NFL season. Despite all of that, Colts fans are excited about the chance to see the game against the Commanders in London. This is what fans had to say about it on Twitter:
Let’s go!!! Colts coming back to London Town 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/VSk81QLkbI
— Colts (@Colts_GB) May 13, 2026
See you on my side of the pond!! 🏈🇬🇧🔥
— Georgeonsports (@georgeonsport) May 13, 2026
Wow this is my chance to watch the Colts I picked them as my team in 1983 at school in the UK tbh it’s not been glorious but your team is your team
— Mick McCarthy (@mickthegiant) May 13, 2026
Flights and hotel booked, now show me the tickets to the ball game! 😃🏈👍🏴
— Stuart Bateman 🏴 (@BatemanStuart1) May 13, 2026
No Danny dimes in the photo.. oh boy, we are in for a year
— ZoTheeDog (@ZoTheeDog04) May 13, 2026
The Colts fanbase knows that this team could be another non-playoff team. The matchup against the Commanders in early October could be a game that Washington and Indianapolis fans are not looking forward to here.
For More Great Football Content
Follow me on Twitter at @glennkaplan13 more great content. To read more of our articles and keep up to date on the latest in college and professional football, click here!