Giants prepare for 2026 season opener against Cowboys
New York Post • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 12:30 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
The New York Giants are set to open their 2026 season against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday at 8:15 p.m. The game will take place at MetLife Stadium. General manager Joe Schoen enters the contest having finalized a roster constructed to address the previous season's weaknesses. The team heads into the matchup with expectations of improvement across the depth chart. Players are scheduled to take the field for the prime-time kickoff as the organization begins its campaign against a division rival. This meeting marks the official start of the regular season schedule for the franchise.
- •New York Giants play the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday at 8:15 p.m.
- •The game is hosted at MetLife Stadium.
- •Joe Schoen finalized the roster for the start of the 2026 season.
- •The matchup marks the season opener for both teams.
- 12:30 AMNew York Post — Joe Schoen’s Giants work is complete — for now - nypost.com
"It is the GM’s job to hand over to the head coach a roster that has more answers than questions and more positives than negatives.
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