Cowboys 2026 NFL schedule release leaks, live updates: Time, opponents
TL;DR
The Dallas Cowboys' 2026 NFL schedule will be released Thursday night, featuring key matchups including a Week 3 game in Brazil against the Baltimore Ravens and a Thanksgiving game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Key points
- Dallas Cowboys' 2026 schedule release on Thursday night
- Week 3 game in Brazil against Baltimore Ravens
- Opening week game against New York Giants
- Thanksgiving game against Philadelphia Eagles
- Schedule available on NFL Network and NFL app
The Dallas Cowboys 2026 schedule will be released Thursday night, along with the rest of the NFL schedule.
The Cowboys' Week 3 game in Brazil against the Baltimore Ravens was already set, as were their opening week game against the New York Giants, and their annual Thanksgiving home game. This year the rival Philadelphia Eagles will be in town for the holiday.
Here's a review of all the the Cowboys and NFL schedule news Thursday.
When does the 2026 NFL schedule come out?
The NFL will officially release the schedule Thursday night on the NFL Network and stream on the NFL app and NFL+.
What time is the NFL schedule released?
The schedule will be released at 7 p.m. Central Thursday.
Cowboys schedule 2026 (games and times that have been confirmed)
Week 1: at New York Giants - Sunday, Sept. 13 (8:20 p.m. ET)
Week 2:
Week 3: vs Baltimore Ravens - Sunday Sept. 27 (4:25 p.m. ET) at Maracana Stadium, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
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Week 12: vs. Philadelphia Eagles, November 26 (4:30 p.m. ET)
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Dallas Cowboys opponents 2026
We've known the Cowboys' opponents since the end of the 2025 season. Where each will fit into the Cowboys'' schedule will be revealed on Thursday.
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- New York Giants
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Washington Commanders
- Arizona Cardinals
- San Francisco 49ers
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Baltimore Ravens
- Houston Texans
- Jacksonville Jaguars
Away
- New York Giants
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Washington Commanders
- Green Bay Packers
- Seattle Seahawks
- Los Angeles Rams
- Indianapolis Colts
- Tennessee Titans
NFL international games 2026
The Cowboys will play in one of nine international games on the 2026 NFL schedule. These games were all officially announced Wednesday morning on the NFL Network.
- Week 1: San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia
- Week 3: Baltimore Ravens at Dallas Cowboys in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
- Week 4: Indianapolis Colts at Washington Commanders in London, England
- Week 5: Philadelphia Eagles at Jacksonville Jaguars in London, England
- Week 6: Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars, in London, England
- Week 7: Pittsburgh Steelers at New Orleans Saints in Paris, France
- Week 9: Cincinnati Bengals at Atlanta Falcons in Madrid, Spain
- Week 10: New England Patriots at Detroit Lions in Munich, Germany
- Week 11: Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers in Mexico City, Mexico
NFL strength of schedule 2026
The Cowboys, based on last season's records, will have one of the easier schedules in the NFL in 2026.
Cowboys will play an NFC team in their Thanksgiving game
The Cowboys, per custom, will host the late afternoon game on Thanksgiving. Each year, they flip flop between playing and AFC or NFC opponent based on the broadcast partner assigned, and this year's game will be on FOX, indicating an All-NFC matchup.
That opponent was released as being the Philadelphia Eagles, two-time defending NFC East champion.
The Cowboys and Eagles have met on the holiday twice before, with Philadelphia winning both matchups. Dallas will be looking to win on the holiday for the fifth time in a row. Last year they took down Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, 31-28, to claim their third win in a row that season.
They could not keep the momentum though, losing ther next three contests and four of their last five to finish the season 7-9-1 and miss the playoffs for the second-straight campaign.
NFL Thanksgiving Day games schedule
- Thanksgiving "Eve": Los Angeles Rams at Green Bay Packers (Netflix)
- Early Game: Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions (CBS)
- Late Game: Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys (FOX)
- Night Game: Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills
- Black Friday Game: Denver Broncos at Pittsburgh Steelers
Cowboys, NFL Schedule Rumors and Leaks
All schedule leaks and rumors will be updated here.
This article originally appeared on Cowboys Wire: 2026 Cowboys schedule release, live updates: 2026 opponents
Q&A
What time will the Dallas Cowboys' 2026 schedule be released?
The Cowboys' 2026 schedule will be released Thursday night.
Who are the Dallas Cowboys' opponents in the 2026 NFL season?
The Cowboys will face the Baltimore Ravens in Brazil, the New York Giants in Week 1, and the Philadelphia Eagles on Thanksgiving.
Where can I watch the 2026 NFL schedule release?
The schedule release can be watched on the NFL Network and streamed on the NFL app and NFL+.
What is significant about the Cowboys' Thanksgiving game in 2026?
The Cowboys will host the Philadelphia Eagles for their annual Thanksgiving home game in 2026.
