The Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders Week 18 game time is officially set, giving fans the final, confirmed details for the regular-season finale. The NFL has slotted Washington at Philadelphia for Sunday, January 4, 2026, with kickoff at 4:25 p.m. ET at Lincoln Financial Field.

In Vietnam (ICT, UTC+7), that’s 4:25 a.m. on Monday, January 5—a true late-night/early-morning watch for international fans. Philadelphia Eagles

This confirmation matters because Week 18 is flex territory, and the NFL intentionally waits to finalize many kickoff times until playoff math is clear.

The league’s Week 18 process leaves the Saturday, Sunday afternoon, and Sunday night windows unassigned until late, so it can place the most meaningful games in the best slots. That’s why you’re seeing “time now confirmed” messaging across team channels and media this week. NFL.com+1

Here are the core program details fans usually want in one place. The matchup is Commanders at Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 4, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS.

Streaming options depend on your market, but the game is listed as CBS/Paramount+ on official NFL-on-CBS viewing pages (with the usual reminder to check local listings for availability). The stadium site is Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, and it’s the Eagles’ final tune-up before the playoffs. Philadelphia Eagles+2Paramount+ Australia+2

If you’re wondering why the NFL chose 4:25 p.m. ET instead of an earlier window, there’s a “quiet” competitive reason—one that doesn’t always get explained in the headline. Philadelphia’s seeding scenario is tied to another game that’s also scheduled for 4:25 p.m.

ET, preventing the Eagles from knowing the other result ahead of time (which could influence whether starters are rested). That simultaneous-kickoff design is a classic Week 18 move to protect competitive integrity. Bleeding Green Nation+1

From an Eagles perspective, Week 18 isn’t just “a finale,” it’s a seeding lever. The team’s own coverage notes Philadelphia can finish No. 2 in the NFC with a win plus help, or land at No. 3 if the math doesn’t break their way.

That’s why the league kept this contest in a late-afternoon slot: it keeps the stakes live, the scoreboard-watching limited, and the decision-making honest across the conference. Philadelphia Eagles+1

The TV assignment is straightforward: CBS has Eagles–Commanders in Week 18, and Paramount+ promotes the matchup as part of “NFL on CBS,” again with the standard caveat that local-market rules apply.

If you’re out of market in the U.S., many fans rely on NFL Sunday Ticket to access out-of-market Sunday afternoon games, while mobile viewing options can vary through services like NFL+. (Always confirm what applies in your location and device.) Paramount+ Australia+2Tom’s Guide+2

For Eagles fans planning the day, the scheduling finalization also helps with the practical stuff: tailgates, travel timing, and watch parties. A 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff tends to mean a longer pregame build and a later exit from the stadium area, so expect heavier traffic patterns closer to late afternoon.

If you’re watching from overseas—especially Asia—this is the window that flips into the early hours, which is exactly why many international supporters set alarms rather than stay up. Philadelphia Eagles

There’s also a fun uniform note tucked into the Eagles’ announcement: this will be the Eagles’ third “Kelly Green” game of the season, which has become a major fan interest point in Philadelphia whenever it’s confirmed.

That detail isn’t about playoff math, but it’s absolutely part of the “program info” supporters look for once the league locks the time, date, and broadcast window for a marquee divisional game. Philadelphia Eagles

On the Commanders side, the matchup closes the book on their season in a divisional road spot—exactly the kind of game where teams often evaluate depth, younger players, and roles heading into the offseason.

Team “ways to watch” pages also point fans toward Paramount+ for CBS games, plus other official viewing routes depending on market and device. In Week 18, that clarity is valuable because kickoff times and channels can move late. commanders.com+1

Now for the “secret” at the center of this scheduling reveal: the NFL didn’t just pick a random TV window—it effectively engineered a decision environment.

By pinning Philadelphia’s game to the same late window as a key related matchup, the league reduces the chance that one team can treat its game like a scrimmage after seeing results elsewhere. That’s why fans got the confirmation late, and why the timing looks “strategic” rather than convenient. NFL.com+1

That strategic window also tends to shape how coaches handle their game plan. If seeding is still live, urgency rises; if it isn’t, resting starters becomes more tempting.

Local reporting in the buildup has already highlighted the expectation that Philadelphia could preserve key players for the postseason, depending on how the day’s scenarios line up. The late window keeps those decisions honest until the final whistle, which is exactly what Week 18 flex scheduling is designed to do.

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For fans who want a simple “how to watch” checklist, the clean version is: CBS on TV, Paramount+ for streaming where your local CBS station carries it, and (for many U.S. viewers who are out of market) Sunday Ticket is commonly used for Sunday afternoon access.

If you’re watching from Vietnam, your best move is to confirm the legal broadcaster or streaming package available in your region and set reminders for 4:25 a.m. ICT (Jan. 5). Paramount+ Australia+2Tom’s Guide+2

Week 18 always arrives with that specific NFL electricity: divisional familiarity, late-season emotions, and a schedule designed to maximize meaningful football. With Eagles vs. Commanders now locked for Sunday, Jan. 4 at 4:25 p.m.

ET on CBS, fans can finally plan—whether that means a stadium day in South Philly or a sunrise watch party across the world. And if you felt the timing looked deliberate, that’s because it is.