Washington Commanders Playoff History | 1960 - 2022

Overview

The Washington Commanders have played a total of 94 seasons. Their first season was in 1932, and their most recent season was in 2025.

Have the Washington Commanders gone by any other names?

Yes. In 1932, the team was known as the Boston Braves. In 1933, the team changed their name to the Boston Redskins. In 1937, the team moved to Washington DC and changed their name to the Washington Redskins. In 2020, the team changed their name to the Washington Football Team. In 2022, the team changed their name to the Washington Commanders.

What division do the Washington Commanders play in?

The Washington Commanders currently play in the East Division of the National Football Conference, aka the NFC East.

When was the last time the Commanders were in the playoffs?

The Washington Commanders last made the playoffs in 2024, when they lost the Conference Championship. They've been in the playoffs a total of 26 times in their 94 seasons.

When was the last time the Commanders missed the playoffs?

The Washington Commanders last missed the playoffs in 2025.

When was the last time the Commanders won a playoff game?

In 2024, the Washington Commanders beat the Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round.

When was the last time the Commanders hosted a playoff game?

The Washington Commanders last played a home playoff game on Jan 9, 2021, 5 years ago, when they hosted the Buccaneers in the Wild Card Round of the 2020 NFL playoffs, in which the Commanders suffered a 23-31 loss.

When was the last time the Commanders lost a playoff game?

In 2024, the Washington Commanders lost to the Philadelphia Eagles in the Conference Championship.

What years did the Commanders make the Super Bowl?

The Washington Commanders have appeared in the Super Bowl 5 times, in 1972, 1982, 1983, 1987 and 1991.

How many Super Bowls have the Commanders won?

The Washington Commanders won the Super Bowl 3 times, in 1982, 1987 and 1991.