The countdown to NFL kickoff is officially on! As we gear up for the release of the full regular-season schedule on Thursday, May 14 (8 p.m. ET on ESPN2, NFL Network, and NFL+), the league is teasing fans with a series of marquee matchups. The first big reveal? A classic NFC East showdown that’s sure to set the tone for the season.
On Monday morning, the NFL announced that the New York Giants will host the Dallas Cowboys in the opening game of "Sunday Night Football" on September 13 at 8:20 p.m. ET. The game, broadcast on NBC and Peacock, marks the eighth time in 15 seasons these two iconic franchises have faced off in the season opener. With a combined nine Super Bowl titles—five for the Cowboys and four for the Giants—this rivalry is as storied as it gets.
Dallas holds the all-time edge at 78-48-2, and the teams split their 2025 series. But this year brings fresh storylines. For the Giants, it’s a new era under head coach John Harbaugh, who takes over at MetLife Stadium after an 18-season tenure with the Baltimore Ravens. New York has bolstered its roster with key free-agent additions like defensive tackle D.J. Reader and receiver Darnell Mooney, joining stars Malik Nabers and Cam Skattebo, who are returning from injuries. Second-year quarterback Jaxson Dart leads the offense, while top-10 draft picks EDGE Arvell Reese and offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa add youthful energy.
On the other side, the Cowboys have focused on shoring up a defense that struggled last season. They’ve added EDGE Rashan Gary and safety Jalen Thompson, and used first-round picks on safety Caleb Downs and EDGE Malachi Lawrence. With quarterback Dak Prescott at the helm, supported by receivers CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, plus returning 1,000-yard rusher Javonte Williams, Dallas’s offense looks primed for another explosive year.
The Giants are poised for improvement, but the Cowboys’ established firepower gives them the edge. Expect Prescott and company to light up the scoreboard in what promises to be a thrilling season opener. Whether you’re repping Big Blue or the Star, this is a matchup you won’t want to miss—and the perfect excuse to gear up in your team’s best apparel.