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Cowboys will need to be road warriors in 2026
TL;DR
The Dallas Cowboys face a challenging 2026 schedule with tough road games and a demanding travel schedule. To be Super Bowl contenders, they must excel in hostile environments away from home.
Key points
- Dallas Cowboys face a tough 2026 schedule
- Challenging road games against top teams
- Need to win on the road to be Super Bowl contenders
- Historically better performance at home
- Extensive travel miles this season
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From having one of the toughest strength of schedule rankings, to the amount of miles they’ll have to travel this season, the Dallas Cowboys have a brutal schedule ahead of them in 2026. There’s a lot of optimism the Cowboys could be potential Super Bowl contenders this year, but to reach that goal they are going to have to win multiple games in hostile territory this season.
It’s no secret the Cowboys have been much more successful playing in front of their fans at home at AT&T Stadium over the past several years, but less so when they have to hit the road. That’s to be expected, hence the term “home-field advantage”. The way the schedule shakes up this year, they not only have to continue their home dominance, but find a way to be road warriors as well if they want to have success.
Unfortunately, the NFL schedule makers didn’t do the Cowboys any favors as far as their away games are concerned. Several of the road games this year are against some of the most talented teams in the league. Then factor in how the schedule plays out on a week-to-week basis this year, and the Cowboys are definitely going to have to find a way to win games against top-tier competition on the road.
Cowboys’ 2026 road games
| Week 1 | New York Giants |
| Week 3 | Baltimore Ravens* |
| Week 4 |
Q&A
What challenges do the Cowboys face in their 2026 schedule?
The Cowboys have a tough strength of schedule and must travel extensively, playing against some of the league's best teams on the road.
How successful have the Cowboys been at home compared to away games?
The Cowboys have historically performed better at home in AT&T Stadium, struggling more when playing on the road.
What is the significance of the Cowboys' road games in 2026?
Winning road games is crucial for the Cowboys to achieve their goal of becoming Super Bowl contenders this season.
Which teams are the Cowboys playing against on the road in 2026?
The Cowboys' road schedule includes matchups against several top-tier teams, although specific opponents are not detailed in the excerpt.
