The 2026 Dallas Cowboys schedule begins in the preseason on August 15 with a road game at the Seattle Seahawks. From there the full 2026 Dallas Cowboys schedule includes three exhibition games, a 17-game regular season, one bye week, an international contest in Brazil, multiple primetime windows, and a Thanksgiving home game that will shape the year.
Here is every date, time, network, and venue for the upcoming season.
2026 Dallas Cowboys Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preseason | ||||
| Saturday | at Seattle SeahawksLumen Field, Seattle, WA | 8:00pm ET ETNFLN/Local | ||
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| Saturday | at Arizona CardinalsState Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ | 10:00pm ET ETNFLN/Local | ||
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| Friday | New Orleans SaintsAT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX | 8:00pm ET ETESPN App | ||
| Sunday | at New York GiantsMetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ | 8:20pm ET ETNBC/Peacock | ||
| Sunday | Washington CommandersAT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX | 4:25pm ET ETFOX | ||
| International Game | ||||
| Sunday | Baltimore RavensMaracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 4:25pm ET ETCBS | ||
| Sunday | at Houston TexansNRG Stadium, Houston, TX | 1:00pm ET ETFOX | ||
| Thursday | Tampa Bay BuccaneersAT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX | 8:15pm ET ETPrime Video | ||
| Sunday | at Green Bay PackersLambeau Field, Green Bay, WI | 8:20pm ET ETNBC/Peacock | ||
| Monday | at Philadelphia EaglesLincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA | 8:15pm ET ETESPN/ABC | ||
| Sunday | Arizona CardinalsAT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX | 1:00pm ET ETFOX | ||
| Sunday | at Indianapolis ColtsLucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN | 1:00pm ET ETFOX | ||
| Sunday | San Francisco 49ersAT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX | 4:25pm ET ETFOX | ||
| Sunday | Tennessee TitansAT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX | 1:00pm ET ETFOX | ||
| Thursday | Philadelphia EaglesAT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX | 4:30pm ET ETFOX | ||
| Monday | at Seattle SeahawksLumen Field, Seattle, WA | 8:15pm ET ETESPN/ABC | ||
| Bye Week | ||||
| Sunday | OFF | |||
| Sunday | at Los Angeles RamsSoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA | 4:25pm ET ETCBS | ||
| Sunday | Jacksonville JaguarsAT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX | 8:20pm ET ETNBC/Peacock | ||
| Sunday | New York GiantsAT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX | 1:00pm ET ETFOX | ||
| TBA or Sat Jan 9 | ||||
| Sunday | at Washington CommandersNorthwest Stadium, Landover, MD | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
Preseason Results
Dallas finished the preseason 2-1. The Cowboys opened with a 17-7 win at Seattle, followed with a 34-13 victory at Arizona, and closed with a 27-24 loss to New Orleans at AT&T Stadium. Those results gave the coaching staff a solid evaluation period before the regular season began.
How the Regular Season Unfolds
The Cowboys open on the road at the New York Giants in a Sunday night window, then return home to face Washington. An international game against Baltimore in Rio de Janeiro follows, leading into a road contest at Houston. A Thursday night home date with Tampa Bay comes next, then a Sunday night trip to Green Bay and a Monday night game at Philadelphia.
After returning home to face Arizona, Dallas visits Indianapolis, hosts San Francisco and Tennessee, and welcomes Philadelphia on Thanksgiving. A Monday night road game at Seattle sits in early December, followed by the December 13 bye. After the break the Cowboys travel to the Rams, host Jacksonville in a Sunday night window, and close with a home game against the Giants and a road finale at Washington (still TBA and possibly flexed to Saturday). The combination of early primetime opportunities, an international contest, two meetings with Philadelphia and the Giants, a late-season bye, and a demanding stretch of national games gives the schedule a distinct rhythm.
Games That Stand Out
A few dates already feel bigger than the rest. The Sunday night opener at the Giants and the international game against Baltimore in Brazil are clear calendar highlights. The two meetings with Philadelphia and the two against the Giants will go a long way toward deciding the NFC East. The Thursday night home date with Tampa Bay, the Sunday night trip to Green Bay, the Monday night contest at Philadelphia, the Thanksgiving home game, and the late Sunday night date with Jacksonville also land in high-visibility windows.
How to Watch Cowboys Games
Most Sunday afternoon games are listed on FOX or CBS. Primetime slots include NBC/Peacock, Prime Video, and ESPN/ABC. The final contest remains TBA. Preseason used NFL Network and ESPN App. Check local listings closer to each week for any flexible scheduling updates.
What This Schedule Means for Dallas
The 2026 Dallas Cowboys schedule offers an early primetime road start, a rare international game in Brazil, and a demanding late stretch filled with division and national-window opportunities. The mid-December bye arrives at a useful point, and the combination of NFC East rivalries and tougher interconference tests will keep every week meaningful. How the Cowboys handle the East slate and the tougher primetime games will largely determine their postseason path.
FAQ
When does the 2026 Dallas Cowboys schedule start?
Preseason begins August 15 at Seattle. The regular season opens September 13 at the New York Giants.
When is the Cowboys’ bye week?
Dallas is off on December 13.
How many home games do the Cowboys have?
Nine regular-season Cowboys home games at AT&T Stadium (including the international game listed as home), plus one preseason home contest.
Are there any special or TBA games on the schedule?
Yes. The game against Baltimore is an international contest in Rio de Janeiro, multiple primetime windows are locked in, and the final game at Washington remains TBA and could still be flexed to Saturday.
