The Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants will face off on ‘Sunday Night Football’ to kick off their 2026 seasons. The game is scheduled for Week 1 on Sept. 13. NBC will broadcast the game at 8:20 p.m. ET.
A Familiar Rivalry Renewed
This game will be the eighth time in the past 15 seasons that the Cowboys and Giants have opened their season against each other. The match-up is expected to draw significant viewership to NBC.
Both clubs are entering 2026 with optimism after struggling last year. The game is expected to provide fireworks.
Key Storylines to Watch
Several storylines are in place for the prime-time kickoff. These include Dak Prescott versus Jaxson Dart and the Giants’ pass rush against the Cowboys’ explosive offence.
Other aspects to watch include CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens against a revamped Giants secondary. The game will also feature New York’s new offence against an overhauled Cowboys defence under new coordinator Christian Parker. Week 1 will provide the first real look at the Cowboys’ new defence. John Harbaugh’s first home game in N.Y.
Full Schedule Release Coming Soon
The slow trickle of 2026 matchups has kicked off. The entire 2026 NFL schedule release will take place on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET. Coverage will be available on NFL.com and NFL+.
Tickets for the Cowboys-Giants game are available for purchase.