The 2026 New York Giants schedule begins in the preseason on August 15 with a home game against the Minnesota Vikings. From there the full 2026 New York Giants schedule includes three exhibition games, a 17-game regular season, one bye week, multiple primetime windows, and a pair of meetings with both Dallas and Philadelphia that will shape the year.
Here is every date, time, network, and venue for the upcoming season.
2026 New York Giants Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preseason | ||||
| Saturday | Minnesota VikingsMetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ | 1:00pm ET ETESPN App | ||
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| Saturday | at Miami DolphinsHard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL | 4:00pm ET ETNFLN/Local | ||
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| Friday | at New York JetsMetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ | 7:30pm ET ETLocal | ||
| Sunday | Dallas CowboysMetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ | 8:20pm ET ETNBC/Peacock | ||
| Monday | at Los Angeles RamsSoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA | 8:15pm ET ETESPN/ABC | ||
| Sunday | Tennessee TitansMetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ | 1:00pm ET ETCBS | ||
| Sunday | Arizona CardinalsMetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ | 1:00pm ET ETCBS | ||
| Sunday | at Washington CommandersNorthwest Stadium, Landover, MD | 1:00pm ET ETFOX | ||
| Sunday | New Orleans SaintsMetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ | 1:00pm ET ETFOX | ||
| Sunday | at Houston TexansNRG Stadium, Houston, TX | 1:00pm ET ETFOX | ||
| Bye Week | ||||
| Sunday | OFF | |||
| Sunday | at Philadelphia EaglesLincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA | 1:00pm ET ETFOX | ||
| Thursday | Washington CommandersMetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ | 8:15pm ET ETPrime Video | ||
| Sunday | Jacksonville JaguarsMetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ | 1:00pm ET ETCBS | ||
| Sunday | at Indianapolis ColtsLucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN | 1:00pm ET ETFOX | ||
| Sunday | San Francisco 49ersMetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ | 1:00pm ET ETFOX | ||
| Sunday | at Seattle SeahawksLumen Field, Seattle, WA | 4:25pm ET ETFOX | ||
| Sunday | Cleveland BrownsMetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ | 1:00pm ET ETCBS | ||
| Monday | at Detroit LionsFord Field, Detroit, MI | 8:15pm ET ETESPN | ||
| Sunday | at Dallas CowboysAT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX | 1:00pm ET ETFOX | ||
| TBA or Sat Jan 9 | ||||
| Sunday | Philadelphia EaglesMetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
Preseason Results
New York finished the preseason 2-1. The Giants opened with a 13-10 loss to Minnesota at home, followed with a 26-3 win at Miami, and closed with a 23-6 victory over the Jets at MetLife Stadium. Those results gave the coaching staff a solid evaluation period before the regular season began.
How the Regular Season Unfolds
The Giants open at home against the Dallas Cowboys in a Sunday night window, then travel to the Rams on Monday Night Football. Home dates with Tennessee and Arizona follow, leading into a road contest at Washington. After returning home to face New Orleans, New York visits Houston and then takes its bye on November 1.
After the break the Giants travel to Philadelphia, host Washington on Thursday Night Football, and welcome Jacksonville. A road game at Indianapolis comes next, followed by a home contest against San Francisco, a trip to Seattle, and a home date with Cleveland. A Monday night road game at Detroit sits in late December, then a road contest at Dallas and a home finale against Philadelphia (still TBA and possibly flexed to Saturday). The combination of early primetime opportunities, two meetings with Dallas, Washington, and Philadelphia, a useful midseason bye, and a late stretch filled with national games gives the schedule a distinct rhythm.
Games That Stand Out
A few dates already feel bigger than the rest. The Sunday night home opener against Dallas and the Monday night trip to the Rams are early calendar highlights. The two meetings with Dallas, the two against Washington, and the two against Philadelphia will go a long way toward deciding the NFC East. The Thursday night home date with Washington and the Monday night contest at Detroit also land in high-visibility windows.
How to Watch Giants Games
Most Sunday afternoon games are listed on FOX or CBS. Primetime slots include NBC/Peacock, ESPN/ABC, and Prime Video. The final contest remains TBA. Preseason used ESPN App, NFL Network, and local coverage. Check local listings closer to each week for any flexible scheduling updates.
What This Schedule Means for New York
The 2026 New York Giants schedule offers an early primetime home start, a pair of high-profile national games, and a demanding late stretch filled with division and interconference opportunities. The early-November bye arrives at a useful point, and the combination of NFC East rivalries and tougher national-window tests will keep every week meaningful. How the Giants handle the East slate and the tougher road games will largely determine their postseason path.
FAQ
When does the 2026 New York Giants schedule start?
Preseason begins August 15 at home against Minnesota. The regular season opens September 13 against Dallas.
When is the Giants’ bye week?
New York is off on November 1.
How many home games do the Giants have?
Nine regular-season Giants home games at MetLife Stadium, plus one preseason home contest.
Are there any special or TBA games on the schedule?
Yes. Multiple primetime windows are locked in, and the final home game against Philadelphia remains TBA and could still be flexed to Saturday.
