Dallas Cowboys Schedule 2026 is here and America’s Team fans have plenty to be excited about! With CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens forming one of the most dangerous receiving duos in NFL history
the Cowboys enter 2026 as legitimate NFC contenders. Here is the complete Dallas Cowboys schedule for 2026 with all game dates, times, opponents and key matchups.
Dallas Cowboys 2026 Full Schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Venue | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 13 | vs New York Giants | AT&T Stadium | 4:25 PM |
| 2 | Sep 20 | @ Philadelphia Eagles | Lincoln Financial Field | 4:25 PM |
| 3 | Sep 27 | vs Washington Commanders | AT&T Stadium | 4:25 PM |
| 4 | Oct 4 | @ Arizona Cardinals | State Farm Stadium | 4:25 PM |
| 5 | Oct 11 | @ Seattle Seahawks | Lumen Field | 4:05 PM |
| 6 | Oct 18 | vs San Francisco 49ers | AT&T Stadium | 4:25 PM |
| 7 | Oct 25 | BYE WEEK | — | — |
| 8 | Nov 1 | vs Los Angeles Rams | AT&T Stadium | 4:25 PM |
| 9 | Nov 8 | vs Los Angeles Rams | AT&T Stadium | 4:25 PM |
| 10 | Nov 15 | @ Washington Commanders | Northwest Stadium | 1:00 PM |
| 11 | Nov 22 | vs Philadelphia Eagles | AT&T Stadium | 4:25 PM |
| 12 | Nov 26 | vs New York Giants | AT&T Stadium | 4:30 PM |
| 13 | Dec 6 | vs Houston Texans | AT&T Stadium | 4:25 PM |
| 14 | Dec 13 | @ Green Bay Packers | Lambeau Field | 4:25 PM |
| 15 | Dec 20 | vs Chicago Bears | AT&T Stadium | 4:25 PM |
| 16 | Dec 27 | @ Detroit Lions | Ford Field | 1:00 PM |
| 17 | Jan 3 | vs New York Giants | AT&T Stadium | 4:25 PM |
| 18 | Jan 9/10 | @ Philadelphia Eagles | Lincoln Financial Field | TBD |
Key Matchups — Dallas Cowboys 2026
Week 2 — @ Philadelphia Eagles
The NFC East rivalry at its finest — Cowboys travel to Lincoln Financial Field in Week 2 in one of the most anticipated games of the entire 2026 NFL season. CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens vs the Eagles secondary is a matchup that has everyone talking. This early divisional clash could define the entire NFC East title race.
Week 6 — vs San Francisco 49ers
Brock Purdy and the 49ers come to AT&T Stadium in Week 6 — one of the biggest home games on Dallas’s 2026 schedule. Two of the NFL’s most star-studded offenses going head to head in Jerry World will be appointment television for football fans everywhere.
Week 12 — Thanksgiving Day vs New York Giants
The Cowboys host the New York Giants on Thanksgiving Day — a tradition that never gets old! AT&T Stadium will be packed to the rafters as America watches Dallas on the biggest football holiday of the year. This game is always one of the most watched of the entire NFL season.
Dallas Cowboys Home Games at AT&T Stadium 2026
The Cowboys play 9 home games at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas in 2026. Key home matchups include the Washington Commanders (Week 3), San Francisco 49ers (Week 6), Los Angeles Rams (Week 8), Philadelphia Eagles (Week 11), New York Giants on Thanksgiving (Week 12), Houston Texans (Week 13) and Chicago Bears (Week 15). AT&T Stadium will be rocking all season long!
Dallas Cowboys Bye Week 2026
The Dallas Cowboys have their bye week in Week 7 — October 25, 2026. This mid-season rest comes at the perfect time before a demanding second half of the season including key NFC East divisional clashes against the Eagles and Commanders.
Dallas Cowboys Schedule 2026: Primetime Games
With CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens — arguably the most dangerous receiving duo in the NFL — the Dallas Cowboys are a legitimate NFC championship contender in 2026. The NFC East is always competitive with the Philadelphia Eagles the main rival, but Dallas has the firepower to win the division. Their home schedule is outstanding and the Thanksgiving game gives them a national spotlight moment. If the Cowboys can stay healthy and their defense steps up, Super Bowl 61 is very much in play for America’s Team!
FAQ — Dallas Cowboys 2026 Schedule
Q: When do the Dallas Cowboys open the 2026 NFL season?
A: The Cowboys open at home against the New York Giants on September 13 at AT&T Stadium.
Q: When is the Cowboys bye week in 2026?
A: The Dallas Cowboys have their bye week in Week 7 — October 25, 2026.
Q: Do the Cowboys play on Thanksgiving 2026?
A: Yes! The Cowboys host the New York Giants on Thanksgiving Day, November 26 at AT&T Stadium — a classic NFL tradition!
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