Updates September 13, 2026

Crackstreams: NFL Sunday Night football 2026 Live Free Week 1 September 13

The first Sunday of the 2026 NFL season rolls to a close with an NFC East Division rivalry battle in the first edition of “Sunday Night Football.” The weekly Sunday night game will air on NBC with streaming available on Peacock ($12.99/mo.).

Who will play on “Sunday Night Football” in Week 1?

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys will travel to the East Coast to face Jaxson Dart and the New York Giants, who will play for the first time under the leadership of former longtime Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh. Brian Schottenheimer will kick off Year 2 as the

Cowboys head coach.

What time does the Cowboys vs. Giants game start?

All “Sunday Night Football” broadcasts are ticketed for 8:20 p.m. ET starts unless otherwise noted. Eighteen such broadcasts are on the NFL schedule, while NBC and Peacock are also set to air a Thanksgiving Day matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills. In addition, the NFL announced that Peacock will exclusively carry a Week 17 regular-season game in primetime.

What TV channel and who are the broadcasters?

The Giants vs. Cowboys game will be televised on NBC with the broadcast team of: Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst), Melissa Stark and Kaylee Hartung (sideline) and Terry McAulay (officiating and rules analyst)

Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants

NFL Week 1 matchup at a glance

• When: Sunday, Sept. 13 at 8:20 p.m. ET
• Where: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J.
• TV channel: NBC
• Streaming on: FuboTV (free trial) | DirecTV (free trial) | SlingTV (low intro rate) | Peacock ($12.99+/mo.)

How can I watch the Cowboys vs. Giants game for free?

The top options available to stream the Cowboys vs. Giants game on “Sunday Night Football” include two free trials and standalone streaming on Peacock:

FuboTV (free trial): Stream live sports, news, and hit shows with FuboTV. Enjoy a 5-day free trial along with introductory discounts on tiered monthly plans featuring top sports channels, local networks, and broad DVR capability.

DirecTV (free trial): Test out DirecTV with a 5-day free trial and promotional savings over your first few months. Packages include extensive channel lineups, major sports networks, local coverage, and regional sports networks with no contract required.

SlingTV (low intro rate): Get live TV flexibility for less with Sling TV. Take advantage of introductory half-off deals on monthly base plans, or choose short-term daily and multi-day passes for flexible, commitment-free streaming.

Peacock ($12.99+/mo.): Peacock’s library of live sports is growing and features exclusive NFL and college football games, all in addition to NBC Universal movies, television series, and more.

Who’s favored to win “Sunday Night Football” in Week 1

The Cowboys are installed as 3-point favorites by DraftKings Sportsbook, with an over/under set at 48.5 points.

• Date : 2026-09-05
• Location : USA