The New York Giants will kick off the 2026 NFL regular season at home against their NFC East rivals, the Dallas Cowboys, in primetime.
The NFL announced Monday that the matchup will headline the first Sunday Night Football game of the year on NBC.
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This marks the 12th time the two franchises have opened the season against each other—one of the most frequent Week 1 pairings in NFL history. The Cowboys lead the all-time series 78-48-2 and have won 10 of the previous 11 season-opening meetings, with the Giants’ lone victory coming in 2016.
The rivalry, which dates to 1960, consistently delivers massive TV audiences and early-season drama.
A primetime opener at MetLife Stadium will set an electric tone for both clubs as they chase playoff contention in a loaded conference.
Fans now await the rest of the slate.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: New York Giants will open 2026 season at home vs. Cowboys in primetime
Reporting by Dan Benton, Giants Wire / Giants Wire
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