Dallas Cowboys 2026 Schedule and How to Watch with Sling TV
Dallas has star power and looks ready to compete. Here’s a complete look at their schedule, offseason additions, and how to watch Cowboys games with Sling.
No sports franchise evokes a stronger reaction than the Dallas Cowboys. Love them or hate them (those are the only options), Dallas always attracts outsized attention in the NFL. Following a tough season for Big D, the Cowboys have reloaded on defense and are returning with an offense that was among the league’s best.
Here’s a look at the Cowboys’ 2026 schedule, along with a deep dive into their offseason moves. Cowboys fans in Dallas can watch games on ESPN, NFL Network, NBC, and FOX by subscribing to Sling Essentials + Select using the link below.
Dallas Cowboys 2026 Schedule and How to Watch with Sling
Key Matchups to Watch
New York Giants (Week 1): The Cowboys will start their season under the prime-time lights on Sunday Night Football to take on their bitter division rivals, which also marks the Giants' debut under new head coach John Harbaugh.
San Francisco 49ers (Week 10): One of the best non-divisional rivalries in the NFL, the Cowboys begin a three-game home stand by hosting the 49ers, a game that could have implications for playoff seeding.
Philadelphia Eagles (Week 12): A huge late-season divisional battle on Thanksgiving Day. The Cowboys and Eagles split their series last year, and this holiday clash on FOX could hold massive playoff implications.
Dallas Cowboys Prime Time Games
The Dallas Cowboys are currently slated for the following prime-time appearances in 2026:
- Week 1: at New York Giants — NBC (Sunday Night Football)
- Week 5: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Amazon Prime (Thursday Night Football)
- Week 6: at Green Bay Packers — NBC (Sunday Night Football)
- Week 7: at Philadelphia Eagles — ESPN/ABC (Monday Night Football)
- Week 13: at Seattle Seahawks — ESPN/ABC (Monday Night Football)
- Week 16: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars — NBC (Sunday Night Football)
When is the Dallas Cowboys Bye Week?
The Dallas Cowboys will take their mid-season break in Week 14.
2026 Dallas Cowboys Season Outlook
Following a disappointing 2025 season where they missed the playoffs, the Cowboys have made a clear commitment to fixing their defense under new defensive coordinator Christian Parker. The team executed multiple off-season acquisitions to improve the unit's talent floor, trading for edge rusher Rashan Gary and linebacker Dee Winters, while aggressively addressing their secondary with free agents and draft picks.
With the infusion of high-impact rookies like safety Caleb Downs—a Day 1 starter who significantly raises the ceiling of the secondary—and defensive end Malachi Lawrence to add vital pass-rush juice, Dallas is shaping up to be much more formidable on defense. Coupled with their explosive offense, this overhauled defensive group could propel the Cowboys back into genuine Super Bowl contention.
Dallas Cowboys Free Agent Additions
Jalen Thompson, S (Arizona Cardinals)
P.J. Locke, S (Denver Broncos)
Sam Howell, QB (Philadelphia Eagles)
Tyler Johnson, WR (New York Jets)
Jonathan Bullard, IDL (New Orleans Saints)
Otito Ogbonnia, DL (Los Angeles Chargers)
Curtis Robinson, LB (San Francisco 49ers)
Cobie Durant, CB (Los Angeles Rams)
Derion Kendrick, CB (Los Angeles Rams)
Dallas Cowboys 2026 Draft Class
Caleb Downs, S (Ohio State) — Round 1, Pick 11
Malachi Lawrence, DE (UCF) — Round 1, Pick 23
Drew Shelton, OT (Penn State) — Round 4, Pick 112
Devin Moore, CB (Florida) — Round 4, Pick 114
LT Overton, DE (Alabama) — Round 4, Pick 137
Anthony Smith, WR (East Carolina) — Round 7, Pick 218