What channel is the Commanders game on today? Everything to know for Week 1

The wait is over. Washington Commanders game day has arrived.

Dan Quinn takes charge of his first regular season contest as head coach at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This is a good chance to make an immediate impression after so many changes across the board this offseason. Excitement is building for the future. What the Commanders must do to increase this newfound optimism is put out a better football product in a competitive setting.

The Commanders won't have things easy in Tampa. The Buccaneers won the NFC South last season and brought back most of their top performers from the previous campaign. They've got some outstanding playmakers on both sides of the football, so anything less than optimum performance levels will do if Washington wants to get their campaign off on the right foot.

This is a tricky game and the weather could also impact proceedings. At the same time, the Commanders have nothing to fear. Their improvements across the roster should ensure they're more competitive. Whether it's enough to get a morale-boosting victory on the road is another matter.

Quinn and his staff will prepare their men accordingly. Winning some key individual battles is crucial. Much will also depend on how questionable position groups such as the cornerback unit and offensive line hold up against decent opposition.

Can the Commanders put the NFL on notice with a surprising win? Or will their vast rebuilding project take a little extra time to reap rewards?

Commanders vs. Buccaneers game details

• Date: Sunday, September 8
• Time: 4.25 p.m. ET
• Venue: Raymond James Stadium

How to watch Commanders vs. Buccaneers in Week 1

Washington's regular-season opener at the Buccaneers will be shown live on FOX. 506 Sports has a helpful map of the locations showing the encounter. The Dallas Cowboys against the Cleveland Browns will be on over most of the country, so check with local listings for further details.

How to stream Commanders vs. Buccaneers in Week 1

Fans also have plenty of ways to stream today's Commanders game, whether in or out of the market.

• NFL Sunday Ticket
• YouTube TV
• Hulu + Live TV
• fuboTV

How to listen to the Commanders vs. Buccaneers in Week 1

Anyone not able to view the game can listen to Washington's curtain-raiser on BIG 100.3.

Who are the announcers for the Commanders game in Week 1?

On the call at Raymond James Stadium are Kevin Kugler and Daryl Johnston.

Let's hope the Commanders can put in a good performance and keep this close at the very least. It's a journey into the relative unknown looking at how many new faces were acquired this offseason and the need to enhance chemistry. Preseason games and training camp helped, but the regular season is a different factor entirely.

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