The 2026 Dallas Cowboys schedule sends America’s Team to Brazil, back to Lambeau Field to face Micah Parsons, and into a Thanksgiving showdown with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Below you get every game date, kickoff time in Eastern Time, TV channel and streaming option, plus a free printable PDF you can pin to the fridge or save on your phone.
Dallas opens on Sunday Night Football at the New York Giants on September 13 and closes with a Week 18 trip to Washington. Six primetime windows, one international game and the latest bye week since 1990 shape the season.
Free Printable Dallas Cowboys Schedule PDF
The printable Dallas Cowboys schedule puts the full season on one page. Every row shows the opponent, date, kickoff time in ET and TV channel, with room to write in scores and track the record through Week 18. Print it for the office wall or keep the file on your phone for quick reference on game day.
2026 Cowboys Preseason Schedule (ET)
Dallas plays two road exhibitions before the home finale at AT&T Stadium. All three games air locally on KTVT CBS 11, flagship of the Dallas Cowboys Television Network, which also feeds affiliates across Texas.
The trips to Seattle and Arizona are simulcast nationally on NFL Network, so fans outside Texas can watch those two.
| WEEK | DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNEL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sat, Aug 15 | at Seattle Seahawks | 8:00 PM | NFL Network / CBS 11 |
| 2 | Sat, Aug 22 | at Arizona Cardinals | 10:00 PM | NFL Network / CBS 11 |
| 3 | Fri, Aug 28 | vs New Orleans Saints | 8:00 PM | CBS 11 (local) |
2026 Dallas Cowboys Schedule: Full Regular Season
Here is the complete week by week slate with kickoff times converted to Eastern Time. The Week 18 date, time and network are set after Week 17, and that game falls on either Saturday, January 9 or Sunday, January 10, 2027.
| WEEK | DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNEL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, Sep 13 | at New York Giants | 8:20 PM | NBC, Peacock |
| 2 | Sun, Sep 20 | vs Washington Commanders | 4:25 PM | FOX |
| 3 | Sun, Sep 27 | vs Baltimore Ravens (Rio de Janeiro) | 4:25 PM | CBS, Paramount+ |
| 4 | Sun, Oct 4 | at Houston Texans | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 5 | Thu, Oct 8 | vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
| 6 | Sun, Oct 18 | at Green Bay Packers | 8:20 PM | NBC, Peacock |
| 7 | Mon, Oct 26 | at Philadelphia Eagles | 8:15 PM | ESPN/ABC |
| 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | vs Arizona Cardinals | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | at Indianapolis Colts | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | vs San Francisco 49ers | 4:25 PM | FOX |
| 11 | Sun, Nov 22 | vs Tennessee Titans | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 12 | Thu, Nov 26 | vs Philadelphia Eagles (Thanksgiving) | 4:30 PM | FOX |
| 13 | Mon, Dec 7 | at Seattle Seahawks | 8:15 PM | ESPN/ABC |
| 14 | Bye Week | No game | None | None |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 20 | at Los Angeles Rams | 4:25 PM | CBS, Paramount+ |
| 16 | Sun, Dec 27 | vs Jacksonville Jaguars | 8:20 PM | NBC, Peacock |
| 17 | Sun, Jan 3 | vs New York Giants | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 18 | Jan 9 or 10 | at Washington Commanders | TBD | TBD |
Key Matchups, Bye Week and the Brazil Game
- Week 3 vs Ravens in Rio de Janeiro: Dallas is the designated home team for the first NFL regular season game at Maracana Stadium on September 27. It is the franchise’s first international game since the 2014 trip to Wembley, and it pairs Dak Prescott with Lamar Jackson.
- Week 6 at Packers: Micah Parsons meets his former team at Lambeau Field on Sunday night. Their first meeting after the trade, in Dallas in 2025, finished 40 to 40.
- Week 12 vs Eagles on Thanksgiving: The 59th Thanksgiving game in club history and only the third against Philadelphia. The Eagles won the other two, in 1989 and 2014.
- Week 14 bye: Dallas plays 13 straight weeks before resting on the weekend of December 13. It is the club’s latest bye since 1990.
- Week 18 at Commanders: The NFC East finale is left unscheduled so the league can slot it where it matters most for playoff seeding.
Eight home games are set for AT&T Stadium in Arlington, with Rio counting as a ninth designated home date. The six division matchups against the Eagles, Giants and Commanders remain the clearest path back to the postseason after two straight losing seasons.
How to Watch the Dallas Cowboys Schedule on TV and Streaming
Most Cowboys games land on national broadcast television. FOX carries the bulk of the Sunday afternoon slate plus Thanksgiving, CBS has the Rio game and the December trip to the Rams, NBC handles three Sunday night appearances, and both Monday night games are simulcast on ESPN and ABC.
Only the Week 5 Thursday night meeting with Tampa Bay is a streaming exclusive. No Cowboys game airs on Netflix in 2026.
| PLATFORM | WHAT IT CARRIES |
|---|---|
| FOX | Most Sunday afternoon games and Thanksgiving |
| CBS / Paramount+ | Week 3 in Brazil and Week 15 at the Rams |
| NBC / Peacock | Sunday Night Football in Weeks 1, 6 and 16 |
| ESPN and ABC | Monday Night Football in Weeks 7 and 13 |
| Prime Video | Thursday Night Football in Week 5 |
| NFL Network | Preseason at Seattle and at Arizona |
| NFL+ | Local and primetime games on phone or tablet, from $6.99 a month |
| NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube | Out of market Sunday afternoon games |
| YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, DirecTV | Live access to FOX, CBS, NBC and ESPN |
You can also watch for free. An HD antenna pulls in local FOX, CBS and NBC broadcasts at no cost anywhere in the Dallas Fort Worth area, CBS 11 airs all three preseason games, and Peacock and Paramount+ both run free trial periods you can time around a big matchup.
One caveat on Paramount+: it streams the CBS game showing in your own market, so an out of market Cowboys game still needs Sunday Ticket.
What Changed in Dallas for 2026
Brian Schottenheimer returns for year two as head coach with Klayton Adams back as offensive coordinator. The big change is on defense, where Christian Parker arrives from Philadelphia to replace Matt Eberflus. At 34 he is the youngest defensive coordinator in club history, and he is installing a multiple scheme with a 3-4 base and 4-3 spacing.
The rebuild around him is aggressive. Dallas spent the 12th overall pick, acquired in the Micah Parsons trade, on Ohio State safety Caleb Downs, then traded with Green Bay again for edge rusher Rashan Gary and signed safety Jalen Thompson. Quinnen Williams and Kenny Clark anchor the interior line.
Dak Prescott is back under center with CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, who plays 2026 on the franchise tag worth $27.3 million after extension talks stalled. Dallas went 7 and 9 and 1 in 2025 and missed the playoffs for a second straight year, so the pressure to turn this roster into a January run is real.
FAQ: Dallas Cowboys 2026 Season
When do the Cowboys play their first game in 2026?
Dallas opens the 2026 regular season on Sunday, September 13 at the New York Giants, kicking off at 8:20 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.
Who is the Cowboys head coach and quarterback in 2026?
Brian Schottenheimer returns for his second season as head coach and Dak Prescott is back as the starting quarterback. Christian Parker replaced Matt Eberflus as defensive coordinator.
When is the Cowboys bye week in 2026?
Dallas has its bye in Week 14, the weekend of December 13, after playing 13 consecutive weeks. It is the latest bye the club has had since 1990.
Are the Cowboys playing on Thanksgiving in 2026?
Yes. Dallas hosts the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium on Thursday, November 26 at 4:30 PM ET on FOX. It is the 59th Thanksgiving game in franchise history and only the third against Philadelphia.
Where is the Cowboys international game in 2026?
The Cowboys are the designated home team against the Baltimore Ravens at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, September 27 at 4:25 PM ET. It is the first NFL regular season game played in Rio and the first Cowboys international game since 2014.
What channel are Cowboys games on in 2026?
Cowboys games air on FOX, CBS, NBC and ESPN with ABC. One Thursday night game streams on Prime Video. Preseason games air locally on CBS 11 in Dallas Fort Worth, with the Seattle and Arizona games also on NFL Network.
How many primetime games do the Cowboys have in 2026?
Six. Three Sunday night games on NBC, two Monday night games on ESPN and ABC, and one Thursday night game on Prime Video.
Do the Cowboys play on Christmas Day in 2026?
No. Christmas falls on a Friday in 2026 and Dallas is not on the holiday slate. Netflix carries two Christmas Day games and neither involves the Cowboys, who host Jacksonville on Sunday, December 27 instead.
When do the Cowboys play Micah Parsons?
Week 6 on Sunday, October 18 at Lambeau Field. Parsons was traded to Green Bay for Kenny Clark plus a 2026 and a 2027 first round pick. Their first meeting after the trade ended 40 to 40 in Dallas in 2025.
When did the Cowboys last make the playoffs?
The 2023 season, when they lost a home wild card game to Green Bay. Their last playoff win came after the 2022 season against Tampa Bay. Dallas has five Super Bowl titles, the most recent after the 1995 season.
Where can I buy Cowboys tickets?
Official tickets are sold through DallasCowboys.com, with resale inventory on Ticketmaster, StubHub, SeatGeek and Vivid Seats.
Can I watch Cowboys games for free?
Yes. An HD antenna picks up local FOX, CBS and NBC broadcasts free of charge, and Peacock and Paramount+ both offer free trial periods.
From the Maracana opener in Rio to the Thanksgiving clash with Philadelphia, the 2026 Dallas Cowboys schedule offers a season worth planning around.
Download the free printable Cowboys schedule, bookmark this page, and check back as the NFL confirms the Week 18 date and any flex changes late in the year.