How many primetime games do the Cowboys have this year? 2026 schedule
Before the NFL schedule release, the Dallas Cowboys already knew about one of their primetime matchups. See their full primetime schedule.
"America's Team" will be well-represented in primetime once again in 2026. Last year, the Dallas Cowboys ' six primetime games were second in the NFL – one behind the Kansas City Chiefs ' seven such matchups. This year, the Cowboys are again among teams with the most primetime contests.
Even before the NFL announced the full 18-week schedule for the 2026 season, Dallas knew it would get an evening game early in the season. On May 11, the league, in tandem with NBC, announced that the New York Giants would host the Cowboys in the first "Sunday Night Football" game of the season. NFL NEWS, TAKES, FANTASY ADVICE: USA TODAY Sports has you covered with our NFL vodcast In addition to the benefits of extra eyes that come with being "America's Team," Dallas is expected to be an exciting squad during the 2026 season.
The 2025 team was second in the NFL in total offensive yards and seventh in the league in points per game. Simultaneously, their defense last year was the worst in the NFL at preventing opponents from scoring. After an offseason spent investing heavily in improving the defense, the Cowboys will get to test their mettle in primetime early and often.
Here's a look at their 2026 primetime schedule: How many primetime games do the Cowboys have? Dallas has six more primetime matchups in 2026, one year after having the same number of games in an evening slot. Cowboys primetime schedule 2026 Of the Cowboys' six primetime games, three of them are back-to-back-to-back in a three-week stretch.