The Dallas Cowboys have unveiled their 2026 regular season schedule after finishing 7-9-1 in 2025 under play-caller Brian Schottenheimer. Following a 7-10 campaign in 2024 that led to the departure of head coach Mike McCarthy and a trade of linebacker Micah Parsons, the team underwent significant changes to rebound.
Schottenheimer enters Year 2 on the hot seat with a demanding home slate at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Key matchups include the Washington Commanders, led by Jayden Daniels, in the season opener on September 20; the San Francisco 49ers with Brock Purdy on November 15; and the Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacked by Jalen Hurts on November 26.
Analysis shows the Cowboys drew the NFL’s 12th-easiest strength of schedule, thanks to their 2025 performance. Opponents combined for a .493 winning percentage last season.
Defensive Overhaul Boosts Optimism
The Cowboys strengthened their defense by appointing new coordinator Christian Parker, trading for elite edge rusher Rashan Gary, selecting safety Caleb Downs in the draft, and signing safety Jalen Thompson and cornerback Cobie Durant.
“Right now we got tunnel vision on doing things the right way,” Parker, 34, stated at a press conference.
Offensively, Dak Prescott anchors a potent group with wide receivers George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb, running back Javonte Williams, tight end Jake Ferguson, and offensive lineman Tyler Smith.
Dallas Cowboys 2026 Home Schedule
| Matchup | Date | Start Time |
|---|---|---|
| Commanders vs. Cowboys | Sunday, Sept. 20 | 3:25 p.m. |
| Buccaneers vs. Cowboys | Thursday, Oct. 8 | 7:15 p.m. |
| Cardinals vs. Cowboys | Sunday, Nov. 1 | 12 p.m. |
| 49ers vs. Cowboys | Sunday, Nov. 15 | 3:25 p.m. |
| Titans vs. Cowboys | Sunday, Nov. 22 | 12 p.m. |
| Eagles vs. Cowboys | Thursday, Nov. 26 | 3:30 p.m. |
| Jaguars vs. Cowboys | Sunday, Dec. 27 | 7:20 p.m. |
| Giants vs. Cowboys | Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027 | 12 p.m. |
Dallas Cowboys 2026 Road Schedule
| Matchup | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Cowboys vs. Giants | Sunday, Sept. 13 | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ |
| Ravens vs. Cowboys | Sunday, Sept. 27 | Estadio do Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Cowboys vs. Texans | Sunday, Oct. 4 | NRG Stadium, Houston, TX |
| Cowboys vs. Packers | Sunday, Oct. 18 | Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI |
| Cowboys vs. Eagles | Monday, Oct. 26 | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA |
| Cowboys vs. Colts | Sunday, Nov. 8 | Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN |
| Cowboys vs. Seahawks | Monday, Dec. 7 | Lumen Field, Seattle, WA |
| Cowboys vs. Rams | Sunday, Dec. 20 | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA |
| Cowboys vs. Commanders | Jan. 9 or 10, 2027 | Northwest Stadium, Landover, MD |
How to Watch Dallas Cowboys Games
Cowboys games air on ABC, CBS, ESPN, Fox, NBC, and NFL Network. Most NFC matchups broadcast on Fox during the regular season. Sunday Night Football streams on NBC and Peacock, Monday Night Football on ESPN, and Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime Video.
