Cowboys set for grueling travel schedule in 2026 — including a historic game in Brazil

NFL teams have officially released their full 2026 schedules, and the Dallas Cowboys are among the franchises facing the toughest travel demands. Over the course of the season, Dallas will log just over 27,980 miles (45,029 km) — largely because they’re headed to South America for an International Game in Rio de Janeiro.

Cowboys heading to Brazil this season

For the first time since 2014, the Cowboys will play a regular‑season game outside the United States. Dallas will serve as the home team when they take on the Baltimore Ravens at the iconic Maracanã Stadium in Rio. It’s one of the most anticipated international matchups on the NFL calendar.

Another date fans will circle immediately: the annual Thanksgiving Day showdown, this time against their NFC East rivals, the Philadelphia Eagles.

Dallas enters the season looking to bounce back after finishing 7‑9‑1 last year — their first campaign under head coach Brian Schottenheimer.

Cowboys’ preseason matchups

Here are the preseason games on Dallas’ slate:

• Preseason Week 1:Dallas Cowboys @ Seattle Seahawks
• Preseason Week 2: Dallas Cowboys @ Arizona Cardinals
• Week 3 of preseason: Dallas Cowboys vs. New Orleans Saints

Dallas Cowboys 2026-27 season schedule

• Week 1: Dallas Cowboys @ New York Giants, Sep. 13, 7:20 p.m., ET
• Week 2: Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders, Sept. 20, 3:25 p.m. E.T.
• Week 3: Dallas Cowboys vs. Baltimore Ravens (Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), September 27, 3:25 p.m. ET
• Week 4: Dallas Cowboys @ Houston Texans, Oct. 4, 12:00 p.m., ET
• Week 5: Dallas Cowboys vs. Tampa Bay BuccaneersOct. 8, 7:15 p.m. ET
• Week 6: Dallas Cowboys @ Green Bay Packers, Sun. Oct. 18, 7:20 p.m. ET
• Week 7: Dallas Cowboys @ Philadelphia Eagles, Oct. 26, 7:15 p.m. ET
• Week 8: Dallas Cowboys vs. Arizona Cardinals, Nov. 1, 12:00 p.m. ET
• Week 9: Dallas Cowboys @ Indianapolis Colts, Nov. 8, 12:00 p.m., ET
• Week 10: Dallas Cowboys vs. San Francisco 49ers, Nov. 15, 3:25 p.m. ET
• Week 11: Dallas Cowboys vs. Tennessee Titans, Nov. 22, 12:00 p.m. ET
• Week 12: Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles, Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving), 3:30 p.m. ET
• Week 13: Dallas Cowboys @ Seattle Seahawks, Dec. 7, 7:15 p.m. ET
• Week 14: BYE Week
• Week 15: Dallas Cowboys @ Los Angeles Rams, Dec. 20, 3:25 p.m., ET
• Week 16: Dallas Cowboys vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, Dec. 27, 7:20 p.m., NBC
• Week 17: Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants, Jan. 3, 12:00 p.m., FOX
• Week 18: Dallas Cowboys @ Washington Commanders, To be defined

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