The Dallas Cowboys are set to kick off their 2026 preseason on August 15 with an exhibition match against the Seattle Seahawks, the reigning Super Bowl champions. This game will take place at Lumen Field in Seattle, marking the beginning of a challenging preseason schedule.
The Cowboys will play a total of three preseason games, with only one being held at home. Following the opener, the team will face the Arizona Cardinals on August 22. The Cowboys will conclude their preseason with a matchup against the New Orleans Saints on August 28 at AT&T Stadium, which will be their only home game.
This game is notable as it features the Saints, who are coached by Kellen Moore, a former Cowboys quarterback and offensive coordinator.
Due to the NFL's scheduling system, the Cowboys will have nine regular-season home games this year, but only one preseason game at home. It's important to note that one of the regular-season home games, scheduled for September 27 against the Baltimore Ravens, will be played in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, reducing the actual number of home games at AT&T Stadium to eight this fall.
