{"id":493595,"date":"2026-01-05T07:40:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T07:40:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/493595\/"},"modified":"2026-01-05T07:40:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T07:40:18","slug":"dallas-cowboys-2026-nfl-opponents-home-away-schedule-set","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/493595\/","title":{"rendered":"Dallas Cowboys&#8217; 2026 NFL opponents, home &#038; away schedule set"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"inline-text-0\" class=\"mt-[18px] md:mt-0 mb-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6h\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/onsi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dallas Cowboys<\/a>&#8216; season came to a disappointing end on Sunday afternoon, falling to the division rival <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/giants\/onsi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Giants<\/a> to finish the season at 7-9-1. <\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-1\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6k\">Dallas will now turn its attention to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NFL <\/a>offseason and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/onsi\/draft\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NFL Draft<\/a>, looking to improve the roster and make changes to the coaching staff that can set the team up for success moving forward. <\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-2\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6n\">While the Cowboys won&#8217;t be taking the field again until the fall, we do know who their opponents will be following the conclusion of the regular season. <\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-3\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6q\"><strong>MORE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/onsi\/news\/full-list-dallas-cowboys-pending-free-agents-2026-nfl-offseason\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Full list of Cowboys&#8217; pending free agents entering 2026 NFL offseason<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-4\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6t\">The CoTwboys will play each NFC East rival twice, the NFC West, the AFC South, and second-place finishers in the from the NFC North and AFC North. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/01ke684mthtze94h3mpt.jpg\" alt=\"Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer looks on before the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium.\" title=\"Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer looks on before the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium.\" width=\"2805\" height=\"2805\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"72\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer looks on before the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. | Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-6\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"76\">The schedule breaks down to nine home games and eight games on the road, though there have been rumblings that the Cowboys could play an international game in 2026, potentially in Mexico. <\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-7\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"79\">A full look at the team&#8217;s home and away opponents for next season can be seen below. <\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-8\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7c\"><strong>MORE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/onsi\/news\/dak-prescott-explains-not-blaming-himself-dallas-cowboys-failed-season\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Dak Prescott explains why he&#8217;s not blaming himself for Cowboys&#8217; failed season<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys&#8217; 2026 NFL opponents<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/01ke687ct5b0n798wjv7.jpg\" alt=\"A view of Dallas Cowboys players' helmets on the bench against the Washington Commanders at FedExField. \" title=\"A view of Dallas Cowboys players' helmets on the bench against the Washington Commanders at FedExField. \" width=\"3195\" height=\"2130\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"7q\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A view of Dallas Cowboys players&#8217; helmets on the bench against the Washington Commanders at FedExField.  | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Home Opponents<\/p>\n<ul id=\"inline-text-13\" class=\"!list-disc ml-5 my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7x\">\n<li>Arizona Cardinals<\/li>\n<li>San Francisco 49ers <\/li>\n<li>Jacksonville Jaguars<\/li>\n<li>Tennessee Titans<\/li>\n<li>Baltimore Ravens<\/li>\n<li>Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/li>\n<li>New York Giants<\/li>\n<li>Philadelphia Eagles<\/li>\n<li>WashingtonCommanders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"inline-text-14\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"80\"><strong>MORE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/onsi\/draft\/dallas-cowboys-2026-nfl-draft-order-major-boost-week-18-loss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Cowboys&#8217; 2026 NFL draft order gets major boost after Week 18 loss<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Away Opponents<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/01ke68mee30m8gqwf9z7.jpg\" alt=\"Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott hugs Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts after the game at AT&amp;T Stadium. \" title=\"Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott hugs Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts after the game at AT&amp;T Stadium. \" width=\"4402\" height=\"2934\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"8c\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott hugs Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts after the game at AT&amp;T Stadium.  | Tim Heitman-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<ul id=\"inline-text-17\" class=\"!list-disc ml-5 my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8g\">\n<li>Houston Texans<\/li>\n<li>Indianapolis Colts <\/li>\n<li>Los Angeles Rams<\/li>\n<li>Seattle Seahawks<\/li>\n<li>Green Bay Packers<\/li>\n<li>New York Giants<\/li>\n<li>Philadelphia Eagles <\/li>\n<li>Washington Commanders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"inline-text-18\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8j\">Let&#8217;s hope that the team is in a better position entering Brian Schottenheimer&#8217;s sophomore season as head coach and can return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus. Of course, it will all start with re-signing key players in the offseason, and making the most out of the team&#8217;s two first-round picks. <\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-19\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8m\">The 2026 NFL Draft will be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from Thursday, April 23, through Saturday, April 25.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/newsletter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Sign up for the Cowboys Daily Digest newsletter <\/strong><\/a><strong>for more free coverage from<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong> Dallas Cowboys on SI<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2014<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-21\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8s\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/onsi\/news\/rapid-reactions-dallas-cowboys-embarrassing-week-18-loss-giants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Rapid reactions from Dallas Cowboys&#8217; embarrassing Week 18 loss to Giants<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-22\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8v\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/onsi\/news\/2-winners-3-losers-dallas-cowboys-flat-week-18-loss-giants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>2 winners &amp; 3 losers from Cowboys\u2019 flat Week 18 loss to Giants<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-23\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8y\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/onsi\/draft\/dallas-cowboys-2026-nfl-mock-draft-earth-mover-star-edge-week-18\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Cowboys&#8217; 2026 mock draft adds &#8216;earth mover,&#8217; star EDGE ahead of Week 18<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-24\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"91\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/onsi\/news\/dak-prescott-finishes-nfl-season-better-stats-than-record-indicates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Dak Prescott finishes 2025-26 NFL season with better stats than record indicates<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-25\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"94\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/onsi\/news\/did-javonte-williams-already-play-last-game-dallas-cowboys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Did Javonte Williams already play his last game with Cowboys?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-26\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"97\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/onsi\/news\/brenley-herrera-dallas-cowboys-cheerleader-2025-rookie-photos-bio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Meet Brenley Herrera: Viral Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader 2025 rookie<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Dallas Cowboys&#8216; season came to a disappointing end on Sunday afternoon, falling to the division rival New&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":493596,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5135],"tags":[5229,1596,358,3187,67,586,132,5230,68,2969],"class_list":{"0":"post-493595","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-dallas","8":"tag-america","9":"tag-dallas","10":"tag-texas","11":"tag-tx","12":"tag-united-states","13":"tag-united-states-of-america","14":"tag-unitedstates","15":"tag-unitedstatesofamerica","16":"tag-us","17":"tag-usa"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/115841363086755459","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/493595","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=493595"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/493595\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/493596"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=493595"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=493595"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=493595"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}