The Dallas Cowboys’ official 2026 NFL schedule features several marquee matchups that have fans already circling dates on their calendars. The Cowboys open the season at home against the New York Giants, one of their NFC East rivals, before embarking on a challenging stretch that will test the team’s depth and character under new head coach Brian Schottenheimer. One of the most anticipated games is the Thanksgiving Day matchup, where Dallas will host the Philadelphia Eagles — a rivalry game that traditionally draws massive national television audiences.
The Cowboys are also scheduled to play in Brazil as part of the NFL’s international series, adding a global dimension to the 2026 campaign. NFL schedules are designed to balance competitive fairness while maximizing prime-time opportunities for marquee franchises, and the Cowboys — one of the league’s most valuable franchises — are featured prominently in prime-time windows this season. Analysts at NFL.com project Dallas to be a legitimate NFC Wild Card contender if the new coaching staff’s changes take hold.
Source: DallasCowboys.com, NFL.com – 2026
