Arlington, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys return to AT&T Stadium on Sunday looking to respond after a disappointing Week 1 loss to the New York Giants. Their Week 2 matchup against the Washington Commanders gives Dak Prescott and the Cowboys an early opportunity to get back on track, but Washington will arrive with the same goal after a narrow loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
For fans wondering where to watch Cowboys vs Commanders, the Week 2 NFC East matchup will be broadcast nationally on FOX from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The game is scheduled for the late Sunday afternoon window, with kickoff set for 4:25 p.m. ET.
What channel is Cowboys vs Commanders on?
The Cowboys vs. Commanders game will air on FOX as one of the network’s nationally televised late-afternoon NFL games.
FOX’s broadcast team for the matchup will feature Kevin Burkhardt on play-by-play and Tom Brady as the color analyst. Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi will also report from the sidelines.
What's New
The game will be played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with Dallas hosting Washington in its first home game of the 2026 regular season.
What time is Cowboys vs Commanders?
The Cowboys and Commanders are scheduled to kick off at:
- Date: Sunday, September 20
- Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
- 3:25 p.m. CT
- 2:25 p.m. MT
- 1:25 p.m. PT
- Venue: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
For Cowboys fans in Dallas, the game begins at 3:25 p.m. local time.
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How to stream Cowboys vs Commanders
Fans who cannot watch the game through a traditional FOX broadcast can use streaming services that carry the network in their market.
Fubo is one of the streaming options carrying FOX and offers access to live NFL broadcasts in supported markets. DIRECTV is another option listed for streaming the game.
Availability can vary by location, so viewers should check their local service listings before kickoff.
What to know before Cowboys vs Commanders
Dallas enters the matchup at 0-1 after falling 28-20 to the Giants in Week 1. The Cowboys’ new-look defense struggled to consistently stop New York, while the offense took time to find its rhythm.
Washington also enters Week 2 at 0-1 after losing 24-22 to Philadelphia. Jayden Daniels and the Commanders offense will now face a Dallas defense looking for a much stronger performance in its second game under defensive coordinator Christian Parker.
The Cowboys will also be without DeMarvion Overshown and Malik Hooker, who were ruled out for the game. Jaishawn Barham is expected to have an increased role at linebacker, while P.J. Locke is in line for more work at safety.
George Pickens will also be looking to make a bigger impact after finishing Week 1 with three catches for 28 yards.
Where to watch Cowboys vs Commanders
Cowboys fans looking for the simplest way to watch Sunday’s NFC East matchup can tune into FOX at 4:25 p.m. ET. The game is also available through supported live-TV streaming services, including Fubo and DIRECTV.
With both Dallas and Washington entering the game at 0-1, the Week 2 meeting gives one NFC East team its first victory of the season while the other will fall to 0-2.
