The Giants and Cowboys will open Week 1 under the lights at MetLife Stadium, with Sunday night football set against the New York City skyline on Sept. 13.
Dallas and New York split the season series last year, and the Giants walked away with their first win over the Cowboys since the 2020 season. Now the rivalry picks up right away, with New York trying to start this season by stringing together back-to-back wins over its NFC East opponent.
For fans looking to be there in person, tickets are available now on StubHub. The cheapest get-in price is $215, with middle-level seats listed at $300 and lower-bowl tickets at $420.
Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
New York’s 2026 schedule begins with Dallas in Week 1, then moves to a Monday night trip to the Rams on Sept. 21.
The Giants’ home slate after that includes the Titans on Sept. 27, the Cardinals on Oct. 4, the Saints on Oct. 18, the Commanders on Nov. 12, the Jaguars on Nov. 22, the 49ers on Dec. 6, the Browns on Dec. 20, and the Eagles in a TBD Week 18 game. Their road schedule also includes the Commanders, Texans, Eagles, Colts, Seahawks, and Lions, with a bye in Week 8.
Dallas opens the season at the Giants before returning home for the Commanders in Week 2. The Cowboys’ early stretch also includes the Ravens, Texans, Buccaneers, Packers, and Eagles, along with a late-season run that features the Seahawks, Rams, Jaguars, and Giants again on Jan.
- Their bye comes in Week 14, and they close with a TBD road game at the Commanders.
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