NFL unveils 2026 preseason national TV schedule, Cowboys not featured
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 10:14 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The NFL announced its national TV schedule for the 2026 preseason, revealing that the Dallas Cowboys will not be included in any of the televised games. Cowboys fans will miss opportunities to see their starters, as last season, they did not play in any preseason games under head coach Brian Schottenheimer. However, the Cowboys will kick off their preseason with a game against the Seattle Seahawks on August 13. Meanwhile, the Detroit Lions are also absent from the national broadcast schedule but will start their preseason against the Cincinnati Bengals on the same day.
- •Cowboys' preseason games not on national TV schedule.
- •Dallas plays Seahawks on August 13, Bengals on August 22.
- •Lions also left off national schedule, face Bengals on August 13.
- •Cowboys starters did not play in any preseason games last year.
- •Fans can follow local broadcasts and NFL Network replays.
- 10:14 AMYahoo Sports — Cowboys Preseason: NFL releases national TV schedule, America's Team you say?
- 9:47 AMYahoo Sports — NFL releases preseason national TV schedule, Lions receive none
"As the NFL revealed its national TV schedule for the 2026 preseason on June 3, the Detroit Lions have been left off the air.
"Cowboys fans near and far might not be thrilled after the NFL revealed their national TV schedule.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 10:14 AMCowboys Preseason: NFL releases national TV schedule, America's Team you say?
Cowboys fans near and far might not be thrilled after the NFL revealed their national TV schedule.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 9:47 AMNFL releases preseason national TV schedule, Lions receive none
As the NFL revealed its national TV schedule for the 2026 preseason on June 3, the Detroit Lions have been left off the air.
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