Home Dallas Cowboys 2026 Schedule: Complete NFL Season Game Guide byUSA -May 15, 2026 0 Home › NFL › Dallas Cowboys › Cowboys Schedule 2026📋 Table of ContentsSeason Overview & Key StatsFull 2026 Regular Season ScheduleMust-Watch Games of 2026Preseason ScheduleSchedule Analysis & PredictionsFrequently Asked QuestionsSeason OverviewThe Dallas Cowboys' 2026 NFL schedule was officially released on Thursday, May 14, 2026, generating massive excitement and some concern among America's Team faithful. Coming off a disappointing 7-9-1 finish in 2025 — their second consecutive missed playoff — head coach Brian Schottenheimer's squad is hungry to bounce back in year two of his tenure.17Regular Season Games6Primetime Games9.5DraftKings Over/Under#13Strength of Schedule27,980Miles Traveled10.1ESPN Projected Wins🌟Key headline: The Cowboys open on Sunday Night Football against the New York Giants — Dallas is an all-time 11-1 in season openers vs. New York, with an average margin of victory of 19 points. Dak Prescott is in position to make franchise history early this season.⚠️Brutal early stretch: Weeks 3–5 feature three games in just 12 days — including a 10-hour flight from Rio de Janeiro (Brazil game) directly into a home game vs. Houston, then a quick turnaround Thursday Night Football vs. Tampa Bay.Full 2026 Regular Season ScheduleWKDateOpponentTime (ET)NetworkLocation1Sun, Sep 13@ New York Giants SNF NFC East8:20 PMNBC / PeacockEast Rutherford, NJ2Sun, Sep 20vs. Washington Commanders NFC East4:25 PMFOXArlington, TX (AT&T Stadium)3Sun, Sep 27vs. Baltimore Ravens 🌎 Brazil4:25 PMCBSRio de Janeiro, Brazil4Sun, Oct 4@ Houston Texans1:00 PMFOXHouston, TX5Thu, Oct 8vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers TNF8:15 PMAmazon PrimeArlington, TX (AT&T Stadium)6Sun, Oct 18@ Green Bay Packers SNF8:20 PMNBCGreen Bay, WI7Mon, Oct 26@ Philadelphia Eagles MNF NFC East8:15 PMESPNPhiladelphia, PA8Sun, Nov 1vs. Arizona Cardinals1:00 PMFOXArlington, TX (AT&T Stadium)9TBD@ Indianapolis Colts (est.)TBDTBDIndianapolis, IN10–11TBDAdditional games TBDTBDTBD—ThxgvgThu, Nov 26vs. Philadelphia Eagles Thanksgiving NFC EastTBDTBDArlington, TX (AT&T Stadium)BYETBD— BYE WEEK — BYE———⚠ Full schedule for Weeks 9–17 to be confirmed. Key late-season opponents include Seattle Seahawks (MNF) and Los Angeles Rams. All times Eastern. Subject to flex scheduling.Sources: DallasCowboys.com, Yahoo Sports, ESPN. All information accurate as of May 15, 2026.Must-Watch Games of the 2026 SeasonWith six primetime matchups and a historic international game, the Cowboys' 2026 slate is packed with marquee moments. Here are the games every Cowboys fan needs to circle:Week 1 · Sep 13 · Sunday Night FootballCowboys @ Giants📺 NBC/Peacock · 8:20 PM ETDallas is 11-1 all-time in season openers vs. New York. First matchup between Ohio State first-rounders Arvell Reese (NYG) and Caleb Downs (DAL).Week 3 · Sep 27 · International SeriesCowboys vs. Ravens 🇧🇷📺 CBS · 4:25 PM ETNFL's historic FIRST game ever in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Dallas' first international regular-season game since 2014.Week 7 · Oct 26 · Monday Night FootballCowboys @ Eagles📺 ESPN · 8:15 PM ETNFC East rivalry in primetime. Dallas faces the Eagles twice — here and on Thanksgiving at home.Thanksgiving · Nov 26Cowboys vs. Eagles 🦃📺 TBDFirst Cowboys vs. Eagles Thanksgiving game since 2014. AT&T Stadium hosts America's Thanksgiving tradition.Late Season · MNFCowboys @ Seahawks📺 ESPNRoad trip to Seattle to face the defending Super Bowl champions. One of the toughest venues in the NFL.Late SeasonCowboys @ Rams📺 TBDRoad game vs. the 2025 NFC runner-up Los Angeles Rams. Critical for playoff positioning in the home stretch.2026 Preseason ScheduleThe Cowboys will play three preseason games, with just one at AT&T Stadium. Schottenheimer will use the exhibition slate to evaluate depth and finalize the 53-man roster heading into the regular season.WeekOpponentLocationPW1@ Seattle SeahawksSeattle, WA (Lumen Field)PW2@ Arizona CardinalsGlendale, AZ (State Farm Stadium)PW3vs. New Orleans SaintsArlington, TX (AT&T Stadium)Schedule Analysis & 2026 OutlookThe Cowboys hold the 13th-easiest schedule in the NFL for 2026, with opponents posting a collective .493 winning percentage in 2025. Despite that favorable ranking on paper, the early-season gauntlet is drawing serious attention from analysts and fans alike.📊ESPN's Mike Clay projects the Cowboys to finish 10-7, one win better than the DraftKings over/under of 9.5. The combination of a manageable overall schedule and a talented roster suggests a return to playoff contention is realistic — if they survive the early-season grind.The Weeks 3–5 stretch is being described by analysts as potentially "brutal" — a 10-hour flight from Rio de Janeiro (Ravens game in Brazil) precedes a 1 PM kickoff at Houston just days later, followed immediately by a Thursday Night Football home tilt vs. Tampa Bay. Sleep science and player recovery will be paramount during this phase.After that stretch, the Cowboys face the Packers and Eagles in back-to-back weeks before a mid-season breather with Arizona at home. The late-season schedule heating up with the Seahawks and Rams road games could define their playoff fate.Dak Prescott, healthy entering 2026, is reportedly in a position to set personal franchise records early in the year given the favorable Week 1–2 matchup conditions. The Cowboys' defense, overhauled under Schottenheimer, will be heavily tested in primetime.Frequently Asked QuestionsWhen do the Dallas Cowboys open the 2026 NFL season?The Cowboys open the 2026 season on Sunday, September 13 at the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football (NBC/Peacock). Kickoff is at 8:20 PM ET.Where is the Cowboys' international game in 2026?In Week 3 (September 27), the Cowboys host the Baltimore Ravens in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — the NFL's first-ever game in Brazil. Dallas hasn't played an international regular-season game since 2014.How many primetime games do the Cowboys have in 2026?The Cowboys have six primetime games in 2026: two Sunday Night Football contests, one Monday Night Football, two Thursday Night Football games (including Thanksgiving), and one Amazon Prime Video game.Do the Cowboys play on Thanksgiving in 2026?Yes! The Cowboys host the Philadelphia Eagles on Thanksgiving — the first Dallas-Philadelphia Thanksgiving matchup since 2014. AT&T Stadium will host America's most-watched holiday game.What is the Cowboys' strength of schedule in 2026?The Cowboys have the 13th-easiest schedule in the NFL for 2026. Their opponents had a combined .493 winning percentage in the 2025 season.What is the Cowboys' win total prediction for 2026?DraftKings has set the Cowboys' over/under at 9.5 wins. ESPN analyst Mike Clay projects them to finish 10-7, returning to playoff contention after two straight missed postseasons. Facebook Twitter
