NFL announces Giants and Cowboys to play 2026 season opener on Sunday Night Football
The New York Giants will host the Dallas Cowboys on September 13, 2026, in the NBC Sunday Night Football season opener at MetLife Stadium. This marks the eighth time in 15 years the two NFC East rivals have opened the season against each other. Both teams finished with losing records in 2025 (Cowboys 7-9-1, Giants 4-13), but NBC selected them for the prime-time slot based on their market appeal.
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Breitbart emphasizes brand over performance, noting both teams' poor records before discussing the matchup; NY Post focuses purely on Giants home opener details and ticket sales.
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“Giants Will Host Cowboys for 2026 Sunday Night Football Opener”
“The NY Giants are opening 2026 at MetLife against the Cowboys. Get tickets now”
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