The upcoming schedule of the Dallas Cowboys for the 2026 regular season, including games against the Giants, Commanders, Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Green Bay Packers, and more.
The Dallas Cowboys ' 2026 regular season schedule has been unleashed, and to discuss the schedule and the team's chances during it, Mike Doocy is joined by former Cowboys safety George Teague on this episode of Free 4 All+.
With a stretch of three games in 13 days early in the season, it's imperative the team gets out to a strong start. Dallas will have a chance to make a dent in the division standings at the year's end when they play the Giants and Commanders to close the season. Now that we know the Dallas Cowboys' 2026 regular season schedule, what should we make of the teams they're playing and the order they're playing them in?
We've got you covered. Here is an in-depth look at all 17 games the Cowboys will play in 2026, how the scheduling might affect the team, and what to expect from each squad Dallas will take on this season. : The Cowboys begin their 2026 season in the same stadium where they ended their 2025 season, having lost to the Giants in Week 18 last year.
The Giants are coming off a dismal year in which they won only four games. The team brought in longtime Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh in the offseason to lead the franchise. Their roster boasts young quarterback Jaxson Dart and dynamic defensive players like Brian Burns, Abdul Carter, and 2026 No. 5 overall pick Arvell Reese. Wide receiver Malik Nabers is expected to return this season after missing much of last year with an ACL injury.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JANUARY 04: Jaxson Dart #6 of the New York Giants in action during the game against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on January 04, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The New York Giants won 34-17. runs through the line of scrimmage for a first down during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders on October 19, 2025 at AT&T Stadium in Arlin: For the first time since 2014, the Cowboys will play an international game. Their opponent when they head to Brazil will be the Baltimore Ravens, who are coming off a season where they missed the playoffs entirely.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson is still a dual-threat player, while running back Derrick Henry ran rampant over the Cowboys the last time the two teams played in 2024. New head coach Jesse Minter looks to fix a defense that dipped last season. ARLINGTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 22: Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott #4 scrambles during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at AT&T Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.
: The Cowboys have only played their in-state rivals seven times in their history and haven’t made the trip down I-45 since 2018. The Texans have won a playoff game in each of the last three seasons and feature one of the NFL’s most fearsome pass rush duos in Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter.
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 18: CeeDee Lamb #88 of the Dallas Cowboys runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at AT&T Stadium on November 18, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. : The Cowboys' Week 5 game against the Bucs will be their third game in 13 days, and it'll be important for the team to overcome that streetch if they have playoff aspirations.
Tampa Bay brings back Baker Mayfield for his fourth season with the Bucs, although longtime Bucs receiver Mike Evans left in free agency. Tampa should still have a potent offense with WRs Chris Godwin and Emeka Egbuka as well as RB Bucky Irving returning. ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 22: CeeDee Lamb #88 of the Dallas Cowboys makes a catch during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at AT&T Stadium on December 22, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.
: Will Micah Parsons be ready to play by the Cowboys' primetime clash with the Packers? The NFL schedule makers might have had that in mind when crafting the Cowboys' schedule, as Parsons is reportedly unlikely to play in the first month of this year's NFL season. The Packers were a playoff team with Parsons missing much of the 2025 season's second half, and the Cowboys haven't won at Lambeau Field since 2016.
ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 28: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys is pressured by Micah Parsons #1 of the Green Bay Packers during an NFL football game at AT&T Field on September 28, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. : Dallas’ trip to Indianapolis will be their first since 2018, and it’ll feature a matchup of brothers. Cowboys rookie safety Caleb Downs is the younger sibling of Colts wide receiver Josh Downs, meaning we could get to see the brothers matched up against one another. Indianapolis brings back explosive running back Jonathan Taylor, but their quarterback situation is questionable with Daniel Jones coming off an ACL injury.
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 04: Malik Hooker #28 of the Dallas Cowboys runs with an interception in the second quarter of a game against the Indianapolis Colts at AT&T Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. : For the first time since 2014, the Cowboys will take on the Eagles in their annual Thanksgiving Day game. They’re hoping this year’s matchup will go better than last time, when they lost 33-10 to the Mark Sanchez-led squad.
ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 23: George Pickens #3 of the Dallas Cowboys carries the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of an NFL football game at AT&T Stadium on November 23, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. returns an interception for a touchdown during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders on October 19, 2025 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. won his first NFL MVP last season, and wide receiver Puka Nacua is one of the league's best receivers.
Their defense, led by defensive end Jared Verse, was one of the NFL's best last season. Coming off an appearance in the NFC Championship Game, Los Angeles will be a tough task on the road for the Cowboys. ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 29: DaRon Bland #26 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams at AT&T Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Arlington, Texas.
: It’s been four years since Trevor Lawrence bested Dak Prescott in an overtime duel back in 2022. Lawrence returns, having just led the Jaguars to an AFC South division title last season. The Jaguars lost running back Travis Etienne in the offseason but still feature plenty of playmakers, including one on both sides of the ball in WR/CB Travis Hunter.
JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 18: Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence looks for a receiver during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Jacksonville Jaguars on December 18, 2022 at tIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fl. : The date and time for the Cowboys' final game won't be announced until after Week 17 of the season, and will be based on how well the team has done leading into the matchup. What we do know is the Cowboys will play in Washington D.C. , where they've won their last three games against the Commanders.
LANDOVER, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 25: Tyler Booker #52 of the Dallas Cowboys blocks against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on December 25, 2025 in Landover, Maryland.
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