Cowboys find out who they will play on Thanksgiving

TL;DR

The Dallas Cowboys will face the Philadelphia Eagles on Thanksgiving at AT&T Stadium. This matchup continues their rivalry, with past Thanksgiving games favoring the Eagles.

Key points

Cowboys will play Eagles on Thanksgiving at AT&T Stadium
Previous Thanksgiving games saw Cowboys lose to Eagles
Game likely has NFC East and playoff implications

Dallas CowboysPhiladelphia Eagles

Nov 23, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens (3) reacts after making a catch over Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean (33) and Philadelphia Eagles safety Sydney Brown (21) during the game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images The Dallas Cowboys found out on Monday morning that they’ll take on the New York Giants in their season opener on Sunday Night Football. Now, they know who they’ll play on Thanksgiving at AT&T Stadium. It’s another NFC East opponent, the Philadelphia Eagles. Dallas has played Philadelphia twice on Thanksgiving in the past, it hasn’t gone in their favor. The Eagles beat the Cowboys 27-0 in 1989 in the infamous “Bounty Bowl” during Hall of Famer Jimmy Johnson’s first season as head coach in Dallas. Their last matchup on Turkey Day came in 2014 when the Eagles won 33-14. This decade, the Cowboys and Eagles have split their 12 meetings. They’ve split the season series four times over those six years, and each team has swept the other once. With this game landing on Thanksgiving, it’s likely that NFC East and playoff implications will be heavily involved. The Cowboys and Eagles should be the favorites to win the division heading into the 2026 season.

Q&A

When will the Cowboys play the Eagles on Thanksgiving?

The Cowboys will play the Eagles on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2025.

What is the history of Cowboys vs Eagles Thanksgiving games?

The Cowboys have faced the Eagles twice on Thanksgiving, losing both times: 27-0 in 1989 and 33-14 in 2014.

What are the implications of the Cowboys vs Eagles game in 2025?

The game is expected to have significant NFC East and playoff implications as both teams are favorites to win the division heading into the 2026 season.