Tracking the Cowboys schedule release rumors

TL;DR

The NFL will release the 2026 schedule on May 14th, with the Cowboys facing tough opponents including the Seahawks and 49ers. Rumors suggest they will open the season against the Giants and host the Ravens in Brazil.

Key points

NFL schedule release date is May 14th, 2026
Cowboys face NFC East, AFC South, NFC West opponents
Rumored Thanksgiving Day game against the Eagles

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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 28: A detail shot of the Dallas Cowboys logo painted at midfield prior to an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium on November 28, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) | Getty Images The NFL has one last event to do this offseason before training camps come around. That is to release the 2026 NFL schedule. They will do that on Thursday, May 14th. We already know who are opponents will be based on the regular rotation formula the NFL has employed for a while. This year the Cowboys will play their NFC East opponents twice, the AFC South once, the NFC West once, and have single games against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Baltimore Ravens and the Green Bay Packers. You can see the home and away split below.

Having to play the NFC West is a tough ask this year. The World Champion Seattle Seahawks, and two teams that are expected to be strong contenders in the San Francisco 49ers and , are on the schedule. They also have odds on all kinds of NFL predictions for the season. We should be getting leaks and rumors about the schedule this week which we will track and update here.

Q&A

When will the Dallas Cowboys' 2026 schedule be released?

The Dallas Cowboys' 2026 schedule will be released on May 14th.

Who are the Dallas Cowboys' opponents for the 2026 season?

The Cowboys will play their NFC East opponents twice, the AFC South once, the NFC West once, and face the Buccaneers, Ravens, and Packers.

What are the rumors regarding the Cowboys' Thanksgiving Day game?

The Cowboys are rumored to be hosting the Eagles on Thanksgiving Day.