Dallas Cowboys to Face Giants in 2026 Season Opener

Dallas Cowboys will open the 2026 NFL season against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The highly anticipated kickoff is scheduled for Sunday, September 13 at 7:20 p.m. on NBC. This matchup will be significant as it marks the 13th time in franchise history that the Cowboys have faced the Giants in a season opener, with the Cowboys winning 11 out of their previous 12 matchups. The 2026 season will also see John Harbaugh debut as the head coach of the Giants, following his successful tenure with the Baltimore Ravens. Meanwhile, Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer will be entering his second year after finishing his first season with a 7-9-1 record. The game will feature rookie players Caleb Downs from the Cowboys and Arvell Reese from the Giants, both of whom were first-round picks and previously played together at Ohio State. Historically, the Cowboys have dominated the rivalry, leading the all-time series against the Giants with a record of 78-48-2. The Cowboys also recently faced the Giants in 2025, winning one game and losing another in a thrilling season finale. As the Cowboys prepare for the upcoming season, they also look forward to their Week 3 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, which will be the NFL's first game held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.