Ranking the Dallas Cowboys’ best home games to attend during the 2026 NFL season

The 2026-27 NFL schedule is here, and the Dallas Cowboys’ home slate has a little bit of everything: NFC East rivalries, classic conference matchups and a few games that could become sneaky-good ticket targets as the season gets closer.

Technically, the Cowboys have nine “home” opponents for this upcoming campaign, but one of those games is overseas. Dallas will face the Baltimore Ravens on September 27 at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in the NFL’s first regular-season game in Rio. That leaves eight games scheduled for AT&T Stadium in Arlington. 

Ranking the eight Cowboys home games at AT&T Stadium in 2026-27

So, which Cowboys home games should fans circle first? SeatGeek is the Official Primary Ticketing Partner for the Dallas Cowboys, and we have our ranking of the top matchups coming to AT&T Stadium in 2026.

1. Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys (Week 12: Thursday, Nov. 26 at 3:30 PM CT)

There is no overthinking the top spot. Eagles-Cowboys is the biggest game on the Cowboys’ 2026 home schedule, and with this matchup set for Thanksgiving, it becomes the clear headline game at AT&T Stadium.

This is one of the NFL’s defining rivalries thanks to two massive fan bases, years of NFC East history and a matchup that regularly carries playoff implications. Add in the Cowboys’ annual Thanksgiving tradition, and the Eagles’ trip to Arlington becomes one of the marquee events of the entire NFL holiday slate.

For Cowboys fans, the Eagles coming to town is usually one of the first games to circle when the schedule drops. This year, it should be circled twice. It has rivalry history, playoff implications, Thanksgiving tradition and the kind of atmosphere that makes AT&T Stadium one of the best places in the league to watch football.

2. San Francisco 49ers at Dallas Cowboys (Week 10: Sunday, Nov. 15 at 3:25 PM CT)

If Eagles-Cowboys is the top rivalry game, 49ers-Cowboys might be the best pure football matchup.

Dallas and San Francisco share one of the NFL’s most famous postseason histories, from the 1990s dynasty battles to more recent playoff meetings. Even when they are not in the same division, this matchup carries a big-game feel. For Cowboys fans, seeing the 49ers come to Arlington is not just another NFC game.

The 49ers also bring a strong traveling fan base, which can add even more juice to the building. Add in two offenses with plenty of firepower, and this has all the makings of one of the most electric games at AT&T Stadium in 2026.

3. Washington Commanders at Dallas Cowboys (Week 2: Sunday, Sept. 20 at 3:25 PM CT)

The Commanders game gets the edge over the Giants because it has the best revenge-game angle on the Cowboys’ home schedule.

Washington head coach Dan Quinn spent three seasons as the Cowboys’ defensive coordinator from 2021-23 before taking over the Commanders. That gives this matchup an added layer beyond the usual NFC East stakes, since Quinn knows Dallas and Cowboys fans know Quinn. Whenever a former coordinator returns as the head coach of a division rival, there is going to be extra attention on both sidelines.

On the field, this is still a division game first. The Cowboys and Commanders see each other twice a year, and every NFC East meeting has the potential to swing the playoff race.

4. New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys (Week 17: Sunday, Jan. 3 at 12 PM CT)

Giants-Cowboys is another matchup that sells itself, and this year it comes with added intrigue.

This rivalry may not have the same current heat as Eagles-Cowboys, but it remains one of the NFL’s most recognizable annual matchups. Dallas and New York are two of the league’s biggest brands, and when the Giants visit AT&T Stadium, the game always carries a familiar NFC East edge.

There is also a new wrinkle in 2026: John Harbaugh’s first season as Giants head coach. After a long, successful run in Baltimore that included a Super Bowl title, Harbaugh taking over in New York gives this rivalry game a different feel. The Giants are trying to reset their identity under a proven coach, and a road trip to Dallas is the kind of matchup that will show how quickly that new era is taking shape.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars at Dallas Cowboys (Week 16: Sunday, Dec. 27 at 7:20 PM CT)

Jacksonville may not have the rivalry history of the teams above it, but this matchup has more juice after Trevor Lawrence and Liam Coen led the Jaguars to a surprise playoff appearance last season.

That makes this a real measuring-stick game for Dallas. The Jaguars are a team trying to prove last season was the start of something bigger. For Cowboys fans, that gives this matchup a little more intrigue than it would have had a year ago.

It still sits behind the rivalry games because it does not carry the same built-in emotion, but Jaguars-Cowboys could be one of the better football matchups on the home slate if both teams are in the playoff mix.

6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys (Week 5: Thursday, Oct. 8 at 7:15 PM CT)

The Buccaneers bring a competitive NFC matchup to AT&T Stadium, with a team that has remained firmly in the postseason mix behind Baker Mayfield.

Tampa Bay has built a tough, veteran identity, and Mayfield’s career resurgence has made the Bucs one of the league’s more interesting teams to watch. His style gives this game some personality: aggressive, emotional and capable of turning a standard regular-season matchup into something a little more chaotic.

For Cowboys fans, this is the kind of home game worth circling with a visiting quarterback who brings plenty of fire and the potential for a fourth-quarter finish that has AT&T Stadium fully alive.

7. Tennessee Titans at Dallas Cowboys (Week 11: Sunday, Nov. 22 at 12 PM CT)

The Titans give Cowboys fans a different kind of matchup at AT&T Stadium, with Tennessee coming to Arlington as a team trying to build momentum around a new offensive era.

There is some intrigue here with Cam Ward, who gives the Titans a young quarterback storyline and a reason to watch how Dallas’ defense handles a developing AFC offense. Tennessee may not have the same national pull as some of the bigger names on the home schedule, but young quarterback games can become fun quickly if the visiting offense finds a rhythm.

For fans looking to get to AT&T Stadium in 2026, this could be one of the smartest games to target. 

8. Arizona Cardinals at Dallas Cowboys (Week 8: Sunday, Nov. 1 at 12 PM CT)

The Cardinals come to AT&T Stadium as a team in transition, which gives this matchup a different kind of intrigue. With Kyler Murray no longer in Arizona, the Cardinals are trying to reset their identity and find stability in a new era.

That makes this game more about uncertainty than star power. Arizona could look very different by the time it visits Dallas, especially if its quarterback situation evolves over the course of the season. 

For Cowboys fans, this one could be the practical pick. Not every trip to AT&T Stadium has to be for the loudest rivalry or the biggest national window; sometimes the best game to target is the one that gives you a little more flexibility. Cardinals-Cowboys could be a good fit for families, first-time visitors or anyone who wants the full Dallas game-day experience without chasing one of the toughest tickets on the schedule.

How to buy Dallas Cowboys tickets on SeatGeek

SeatGeek is the Official Primary Ticketing Partner of the Dallas Cowboys, giving fans an easy way to shop for tickets to every Cowboys home game at AT&T Stadium.

Here’s how to get your seats:

1. Go to SeatGeek Visit SeatGeek and search for “Dallas Cowboys,” and then you’ll be able to pull up all available games.

2. Choose the Cowboys game you want to attend Browse the 2026 home schedule and select the matchup you’re interested in, whether it’s Eagles-Cowboys on Thanksgiving or another game at AT&T Stadium.

3. Use the interactive seating map Explore available seats around AT&T Stadium and compare sections, prices and sightlines before choosing your tickets.

4. Look for SeatGeek Deal Score SeatGeek’s Deal Score helps fans compare ticket value by rating listings based on factors like price, seat location and historical data. The higher the Deal Score, the better the value.

5. Pick your tickets Once you find the seats that work best for your budget and game-day plans, select your tickets and continue to checkout.

6. Check out securely Review your order details, complete your purchase and get ready for game day. Every eligible ticket purchase is backed by our Buyer Guarantee, giving fans added confidence when buying Cowboys tickets.

7. Access your tickets on your phone After purchase, your tickets will be available through SeatGeek, making it easy to pull them up on your mobile device when it’s time to head to AT&T Stadium.

The schedule gives Cowboys fans what they want most: Philadelphia on Thanksgiving, San Francisco walking into AT&T Stadium, Dan Quinn coming back with Washington and eight real chances to feel the building tilt when Dallas gets rolling at home.