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Cowboys Head to Brazil for 2026 Season Opener!
14 May
Summary
- Cowboys' 2026 season kicks off internationally in Brazil.
- Thanksgiving game features a home matchup against the Eagles.
- Team looks to improve with new defensive additions.
The NFL is set to unveil the full 2026 schedule for all 32 teams on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET, but key matchups for the Dallas Cowboys are already confirmed. Notably, the Cowboys will play their Week 3 game on September 27 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, against the Baltimore Ravens, marking their first international appearance since 2014.
The team's Thanksgiving Day game is scheduled for November 26 at home against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Cowboys will also face every team from the NFC West and AFC South divisions. Their 17-game schedule includes two matchups against each NFC East rival, one home and one away.
After a 7-9-1 record in 2025, missing the playoffs for a second consecutive season, the Cowboys are preparing for 2026. The team retains a strong offense led by Dak Prescott and has bolstered its defense with first-round draft picks Caleb Downs and Malachi Lawrence, alongside offseason acquisitions Rashan Gary and Dee Winters.
