The 2026 NFL schedule is starting to take shape, and football fans have a lot to look forward to. The league has already announced a blockbuster Week 1 matchup that will kick off the season in style: the Dallas Cowboys will face the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football. Set for September 13 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, this primetime showdown on NBC marks the eighth time in 15 seasons these NFC East rivals have squared off in the opening week.

For the Cowboys, this is the second straight year they'll headline a marquee game to start the season. Last year, they opened in Philadelphia, and the intensity of that rivalry is sure to carry over into this year's clash with the Giants. But Dallas's early-season schedule doesn't stop there. We already know they'll travel to Rio de Janeiro for a Week 3 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, and, as always, they'll host their traditional Thanksgiving game.

The NFL is building up to the full schedule reveal on Thursday night, but there's more to come before then. The league plans to announce all of this year's international matchups on Wednesday, and a few other games are expected to trickle out to get fans hyped for the big unveiling. Whether you're a die-hard Cowboys fan or a Giants supporter, this Week 1 Sunday night game is one you won't want to miss—so make sure you're geared up and ready for kickoff.