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'Sunday Night Football' 2026 NFL schedule: Full slate beginning with Cowboys vs. Giants in Week 1
TL;DR
The 2026 NFL Sunday Night Football schedule features 18 games, starting with the Cowboys vs. Giants in Week 1. The Cowboys and Chiefs will each play three times in the primetime slot, with a game in Mexico City between the Vikings and 49ers in Week 11.
Key points
- 2026 NFL Sunday Night Football schedule released
- First game: Cowboys vs. Giants in Week 1
- Cowboys and Chiefs each have three primetime appearances
- Vikings vs. 49ers in Mexico City in Week 11
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We'll need to wait a little while longer for Sunday night, but we now know what to look forward to. With the NFL's release of the full 2026 regular season schedule, we have the entire "Sunday Night Football" slate to sink our teeth into. In all, there will be 18 games in the primetime window that'll cap off our Sundays throughout the fall.
First up, when it comes to games kicking off on Sunday night, it will be an NFC East matchup between theĀ Dallas CowboysĀ andĀ New York GiantsĀ at MetLife Stadium in Week 1. The Cowboys will be a popular staple in this window, as they are slated to appear on Sunday night three times, tying them with the Kansas City Chiefs for the most in the NFL.
The NFL also heads abroad during this window, with theĀ Minnesota VikingsĀ andĀ San Francisco 49ersĀ squaring off in Mexico City in Week 11.
Below, we'll roll out the entire "Sunday Night Football" slate.
2025 'Thursday Night Football' schedule
| Week (Date) | Matchup |
|---|---|
| Week 1 (Sept. 13) | Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants |
| Week 2 (Sept. 20) | Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs |
| Week 3 (Sept. 27) | Los Angeles Rams at |
Q&A
What teams are playing in the first Sunday Night Football game of 2026?
The first Sunday Night Football game of 2026 will feature the Dallas Cowboys against the New York Giants.
How many times will the Cowboys appear on Sunday Night Football in 2026?
The Dallas Cowboys are scheduled to appear three times on Sunday Night Football in 2026.
Which teams will play in Mexico City during the 2026 Sunday Night Football schedule?
The Minnesota Vikings and San Francisco 49ers will play in Mexico City during Week 11 of the 2026 Sunday Night Football schedule.
