The Dallas Cowboys schedule for the 2026 season has 17 games across 18 weeks, with the bye in Week 14. This page lists every game with the date, kickoff time in Eastern Time,dallas-cowboys-schedule and TV channel. The box below updates on its own with the latest Cowboys score, record, and next game.
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Dallas Cowboys schedule 2026: every game
| Week | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, Sep 13 | at the New York Giants | 8:20 PM | NBC | β |
| 2 | Sun, Sep 20 | vs. Washington Commanders | 4:25 PM | FOX | β |
| 3 | Sun, Sep 27 | vs. Baltimore Ravens (Rio de Janeiro) | TBA | CBS | β |
| 4 | Sun, Oct 4 | at the Houston Texans | 1:00 PM | FOX | β |
| 5 | Thu, Oct 8 | vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 8:15 PM | Prime Video | β |
| 6 | Sun, Oct 18 | at the Green Bay Packers | 8:20 PM | NBC | β |
| 7 | Mon, Oct 26 | at the Philadelphia Eagles | 8:15 PM | ESPN/ABC | β |
| 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | vs. Arizona Cardinals | 1:00 PM | FOX | β |
| 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | at the Indianapolis Colts | 1:00 PM | FOX | β |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | vs the Sandallas-cowboys-schedule Francisco 49ers | 4:25 PM | FOX | β |
| 11 | Sun, Nov 22 | vs. Tennessee Titans | 1:00 PM | FOX | β |
| 12 | Thu, Nov 26 | vs. Philadelphia Eagles | 4:30 PM | FOX | β |
| 13 | Mon, Dec 7 | at the Seattle Seahawks | 8:15 PM | ESPN/ABC | β |
| 14 | β | Bye, week.dallas-cowboys-schedule | β | β | β |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 20 | at the Los Angeles Rams | 4:25 PM | CBS | β |
| 16 | Sun, Dec 27 | vs Jacksonville Jaguars | 8:20 PM | NBC | β |
| 17 | Sun, Jan 3 | vs. New York Giants | 1:00 PM | FOX | β |
| 18 | Jan 9 or 10 | at Washington Commanders | TBD | TBD | β |
The Result column fills in by itself when each game ends. Kickoff times are Eastern. The NFL can move games in the second half of the season under flex scheduling, and it sets the Week 18 day and time after Week 17.
Cowboys schedule at a glance
- Home games: 8 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
- Road games: 8.
- International game: Week 3 against the Baltimore Ravens in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Bye week: Week 14.
- Night games: 6 kickoffs at 8:00 PM ET or later.
- Division games: 6, two each against the Giants, Eagles, and Commanders.
Cowboys prime-time and holiday games
These are the Cowboys games played in a national night window or on a day other than Sunday. Check the Dallas Cowboys schedule above for all dates, times, and TV channels.
| Week | Day | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunday, September 13 | at the New York Giants | 8:20 PM | NBC |
| 5 | Thursday, October 8 | vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
| 6 | Sunday, October 18 | at the Green Bay Packers | 8:20 PM | NBC |
| 7 | Monday, October 26 | at the Philadelphia Eagles | 8:15 PM | ESPN/ABC |
| 12 | Thursday, November 26 | vs. Philadelphia Eagles | 4:30 PM | FOX |
| 13 | Monday, December 7 | at the Seattle Seahawks | 8:15 PM | ESPN/ABC |
| 16 | Sunday, December 27 | vs Jacksonville Jaguars | 8:20 PM | NBC |
Holiday games: Thanksgiving Day (Week 12, vs. Philadelphia Eagles). It is the biggest home date on the Dallas Cowboys schedule.
The hardest parts of the Cowboys schedule
A schedule is more than a list of opponents. Travel and rest decide a lot of games, and most schedule pages leave them out. Here is what stands out for the Cowboys.
- Longest road run: 2 games in a row away from home, from Week 6 to Week 7 (at the Green Bay Packers and at the Philadelphia Eagles).
- Short week: only 4 days between Week 4 (at Houston Texans) and Week 5 (vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers).
- Short week: only 4 days between Week 11 (vs Tennessee Titans) and Week 12 (vs Philadelphia Eagles).
- Late division games: Week 17 vs. New York Giants; Week 18 at Washington Commanders. These often decide the division title.
- Bye timing: the Week 14 bye leaves 4 games after the break.
Cowboys standings: NFC East
| Pos | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York Giants | 3-1 |
| 2 | Philadelphia Eagles | 2-2 |
| 3 | Dallas Cowboys | 2-2 |
| 4 | Washington Commanders | 1-3 |
Records through Sunday, October 4, 2026.
The division winner goes straight to the playoffs. The other teams compete for three wild card places. Our guide to how many teams make the NFL playoffs explains the format.
How to watch Cowboys games
This season the Cowboys appear on CBS, ESPN/ABC, FOX, NBC, and Prime Video. Games on CBS, FOX, NBC, and ABC are free with an antenna. Prime Video and Netflix games need those apps, but they are also shown on a local broadcast station in the Cowboys home market.
If you live outside the Cowboys TV market, Sunday afternoon games may not be on your local station. Our NFL TV schedule map guide explains why and what to do.
Cowboys schedule FAQ
When is the Cowboys bye week?
The Cowboys have their bye in Week 14 of the 2026 season. The rest of the Dallas Cowboys schedule resumes in Week 15.
How many home games do the Cowboys have in 2026?
They play 8 games at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, plus one international game.
Who do the Cowboys play next?
The box at the top of this page shows the next Cowboys game with the date and kickoff time. It updates automatically.
Do the Cowboys play on a holiday in 2026?
Yes. Thanksgiving Day (Week 12, vs. Philadelphia Eagles).
How many prime-time games do the Cowboys have?
The Cowboys have 6 games that kick off at 8:00 PM ET or later.
What is the Cowboys record?
The current record is shown in the live box at the top of this page and in the NFC East standings table.
Schedule source: 2026 Dallas Cowboys season on Wikipedia. Related: all 32 NFL teams.