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Cowboys’ 2026 season at a glance
- Division: NFC East
- Current record: 0-0
- Last season’s regular-season record (2025): 7-9-1
- Bye week: 14
- NFL on CBS games: 2
The Cowboys head into 2026 coming off a losing season in which Dallas missed the playoffs despite having a high-flying offense. The team spent the offseason loading up on defense, highlighted by selecting stand-out Ohio State safety Caleb Downs in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Cowboys also added former Packers pass rusher Rashan Gary, and brought back offensive weapons in George Pickens and Javonte Williams.
Keep reading to get the week-by-week, 2026 NFL schedule for the Dallas Cowboys, and get all the info you need to watch NFL on CBS Cowboys games (when scheduled in your area) on CBS and Paramount+. So, are you ready now? Let’s get to it.
Is there a Cowboys game on CBS and Paramount+ today?
The next Cowboys game on CBS/Paramount+ is Sunday, Sept. 27, the NFL’s first-ever regular-season game in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, against the Ravens. Here’s what you need to know to watch:
Ravens at Cowboys
- Date: Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026
- Kickoff time: 4:25 PM ET
- Location: Maracanã Stadium (Rio de Janeiro)
- Halftime performers: Pedro Sampaio and Ricky Martin
- TV channel: CBS*
- Streaming: Paramount+*
*Note: Check your local listings to see if this game will be broadcast by your local CBS station. NFL on CBS games broadcast by your local CBS station can be watched live on TV, and streamed live on Paramount+ with a subscription.
How to watch Cowboys games live
You can watch Cowboys games live on a variety of channels and services, including CBS and Paramount+. During the 2026 season, the NFL on CBS is set to carry two Cowboys games.
When scheduled in your area, NFL on CBS Cowboys games can be watched live on:
- your local CBS TV station using cable, satellite, digital antenna, or live-TV streaming service; and,
- Paramount+ with a subscription (any plan).
How to stream Cowboys games live
You can stream Cowboys games live on Paramount+ when:
- the Cowboys game is aired on your local CBS TV station; and,
- you have a Paramount+ subscription (any plan).
On game day, log into your Paramount+ account on your device, smart TV, or browser, or get started with a subscription. (Plans start at $8.99 a month.) The Paramount+ app is available on the Apple App Store or Google Play, and once you’ve downloaded it, you can stream everything Paramount+ offers (40,000 episodes and movies – plus, of course, live NFL action) from your phone, tablet, smart TV, or device.
All set? Great. Navigate to Live TV, then the NFL on CBS channel. You’re ready to stream.
Cowboys schedule 2026
The 2026 Cowboys schedule features 17 regular-season games, and one bye. Highlights include Dallas’ showdown with NFC East division rival the Eagles in Weeks 7 and 12, as well as their Week 13 matchup with the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks.
See below for the full list of Cowboys games. The schedule is subject to change.
Regular season
Week 1
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Cowboys at Giants | Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026 | 8:20 PM ET | NBC/Peacock | MetLife Stadium |
Week 2
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Commanders at Cowboys | Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026 | 4:25 PM ET | FOX | AT&T Stadium |
Week 3
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Ravens at Cowboys | Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026 | 4:25 PM ET | CBS/Paramount+* | AT&T Stadium |
Week 4
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Cowboys at Texans | Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026 | 1 PM ET | FOX | Reliant Stadium |
Week 5
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Buccaneers at Cowboys | Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 | 8:15 PM ET | Prime Video | AT&T Stadium |
Week 6
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Cowboys at Packers | Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026 | 8:20 PM ET | NBC/Peacock | Lambeau Field |
Week 7
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Cowboys at Eagles | Sunday, Oct. 26, 2026 | 8:15 PM ET | ABC/ESPN | Lincoln Financial Field |
Week 8
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Cardinals at Cowboys | Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026 | 1 PM ET | FOX | AT&T Stadium |
Week 9
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Cowboys at Colts | Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026 | 1 PM ET | FOX | Lucas Oil Stadium |
Week 10
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| 49ers at Cowboys | Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026 | 4:25 PM ET | FOX | AT&T Stadium |
Week 11
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Titans at Cowboys | Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026 | 1 PM ET | FOX | AT&T Stadium |
Week 12
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Eagles at Cowboys | Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026 | 4:30 PM ET | FOX | AT&T Stadium |
Week 13
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Cowboys at Seahawks | Monday, Dec. 7, 2026 | 8:15 PM ET | ABC/ESPN | Lumen Field |
Week 14
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| BYE |
Week 15
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Cowboys at Rams | Sunday, Dec. 20, 2026 | 4:25 PM ET | CBS/Paramount+* | SoFi Stadium |
Week 16
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Jaguars at Cowboys | Sunday, Dec. 27, 2026 | 8:20 PM ET | NBC/Peacock | AT&T Stadium |
Week 17
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Giants at Cowboys | Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027 | 1 PM ET | FOX | AT&T Stadium |
Week 18
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Cowboys at Commanders | TBD | TBD | TBD | Northwest Stadium |
*Note: Check your local listings to see if this game will be broadcast by your local CBS station. NFL on CBS games broadcast by your local CBS station can be watched live on TV, and streamed live on Paramount+ with a subscription.
Frequently asked questions about watching Cowboys games
Can I watch the Cowboys on CBS and Paramount+?
Yes. When scheduled, and when airing on your local CBS TV station, you can watch the Cowboys on CBS and Paramount+. Currently, NFL on CBS is scheduled to present two Cowboys games during the 2026 season.
Do I need cable to watch the Cowboys?
The answer as to whether you need cable to watch the Cowboys is: Not necessarily. When Cowboys games are presented by the NFL on CBS, and carried by your local CBS station, then, no, you don’t need cable. You can watch those games on your TV using a digital antenna, satellite service, or live-TV streaming service. And when you subscribe to Paramount+, you can stream those games live on your smart TV or device.
You also don’t need cable when Cowboys games are carried by ABC/ESPN, FOX, and/or NBC/Peacock. Those games can be watched on local TV stations using a digital antenna, satellite service, or live-TV streaming service, or by streaming them on the companion streaming service (i.e., Peacock for NBC games).
Cowboys games, if any, carried by NFL Network can be watched using satellite service or live-TV streaming service, and Cowboys games, if any, carried by Netflix or Prime can be watched on those streaming services (with subscriptions). Additionally, if the Cowboys are your local-market team, then Cowboys games presented by the NFL Network, Netflix, and Prime, can be watched, using a digital antenna, satellite service, or live-TV streaming service, on the Cowboys’ local broadcast-TV affiliate.
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