The Philadelphia Eagles host the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field for Monday Night Football on Oct. 26 at 8:15 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast nationally on ABC and ESPN, with ESPN2 carrying the Manningcast. Both teams enter this Week 7 game with identical 2-4 records, and the winner of Monday night's game gets a real boost in a wide-open NFC East.
Kickoff, TV and Radio at a Glance
| What | Details |
|---|---|
| Kickoff | Monday, Oct. 26, 8:15 p.m. ET (7:15 p.m. in Dallas) |
| Played at | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| Television | ABC and ESPN; the Manningcast on ESPN2 |
| Eagles radio | SportsRadio 94WIP with Merrill Reese and Mike Quick |
| Cowboys radio | 105.3 The Fan (English) and 107.5 (Spanish) in the Dallas market |
| National radio | SiriusXM NFL Radio, Channel 194, and Westwood One stations |
Joe Buck serves as the play-by-play announcer, Troy Aikman as the color commentator, and Lisa Salters is joined by Laura Rutledge on the sideline. Eagles fans who like the radio call should know that this year is Merrill Reese's 50th season as the Voice of the Eagles.
Where Both Teams Stand Going In
Neither season has gone to plan. According to the Cowboys' official site, the season has certainly not gone according to plan for both the Cowboys and Eagles, and because no team in the NFC East seems to be head and shoulders above the rest, winning the division is still on the table for everyone.
Philadelphia's biggest change is at quarterback. Jalen Hurts was placed on injured reserve and will likely miss the remainder of the season, and Tanner McKee will make his second straight start in his place. Running back Saquon Barkley, who missed the last two games with a hamstring injury, could make his return on Monday night.
Dallas arrives having lost two straight games. The Cowboys were averaging over 30 points per game after the first four weeks of the season, but the offense has put up just 29 points total in those two losses, including only 13 against the Packers. The defense has allowed at least 20 points in all six games this year.
There is a coaching subplot, too. Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker worked for Vic Fangio from 2024 to 2025 as passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach, and Monday is the first time he faces his former boss. If the Cowboys win on the road, they would be 2-1 in the division after playing all three of their division rivals.
Why This Rivalry Still Feels Bigger Than One Game
The Eagles' own website calls it the best rivalry in the NFL, and the schedule leans into it. The teams meet twice in five weeks: Monday night in South Philadelphia, then again in Arlington, Texas, on Thanksgiving Day.
Last season set the tone. The Eagles split their two games against the Cowboys in 2025, defeating Dallas 24-20 to open the regular season and then losing at Dallas in Week 12.
The Bounty Bowl
The most famous chapter came on Thanksgiving in 1989, when the Eagles, coached by Buddy Ryan, beat Dallas 27-0 in a game known as the Bounty Bowl. Dallas head coach Jimmy Johnson alleged that Ryan had taken out a bounty on two Cowboys players, placekicker Luis Zendejas and rookie quarterback Troy Aikman. Ryan denied the accusation, saying film of the game showed that linebacker Jessie Small had no intention of hurting Zendejas.
Fans watching on Monday may notice the connection: the rookie quarterback from that 1989 game is now the man in the booth beside Joe Buck. Philadelphia also won the most recent Thanksgiving meeting in Dallas, 33-10 in 2014.
Hosting a Monday Night Watch Party
A late kickoff on a school night changes the plan for a lot of families. A few simple choices keep the evening fun without turning Tuesday morning into a struggle:
- Serve dinner before kickoff. Cheesesteaks for one side of the room and a slow-cooker brisket for the other split the menu by city, and both hold well into the second half.
- Set a halftime cutoff for kids. Let younger fans watch the first half in their colors, then share the final score at breakfast.
- Try the radio call. Some fans mute the TV and play their team's local radio broadcast instead; each side has its own, so a split household can run two speakers in two rooms.
- Keep the stakes small. A rivalry game is a good excuse for a friendly family wager, such as the losing side doing the dishes.
Dressing a Divided Living Room
Color is the easy part of this rivalry. Dallas will wear its all-white Color Rush uniforms against the Eagles in Week 7, according to the Cowboys' uniform schedule. For a Cowboys fan, navy, white and a lighter silver-blue cover the familiar palette and look right next to an all-white uniform on the screen. The pick below is described by color only.
On the other side of the couch, Eagles fans reach for green. A deep green and white jersey is the simplest choice: it reads clearly from across a living room, layers over a hoodie on a cold late-October night, and leaves space for a family name and number on the back.
We are an independent brand and are not affiliated with the NFL, the Dallas Cowboys or the Philadelphia Eagles; these picks simply share the colors.
Looking Ahead to the Thanksgiving Rematch
Whatever happens on Monday, the rematch is only a month away. The Eagles play at the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, at 4:30 PM on FOX. That game marks the Eagles' eighth all-time game on Thanksgiving and the first at Dallas since 2014. For that holiday game, the Cowboys plan to sport their classic 1960s-era jerseys.
For households split between the two teams, that means two chances in five weeks for bragging rights, and a good reason to keep the jerseys out of the closet until the holidays. If Monday goes badly for your side, the turkey-day game is the shot at redemption, and if it goes well, you get to hear about it twice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I stream Cowboys vs. Eagles on Monday night?
ABC and ESPN networks can be streamed with a Disney+ or ESPN+ subscription. Outside the United States, DAZN broadcasts NFL games via NFL Game Pass International, except in China.
Is there a Spanish-language radio call of the game?
The Spanish radio call of the game will be available on the Eagles website, with Rickie Ricardo on play-by-play and Oscar Budejen as the color commentator, along with Dave Gerhardt. In the Philadelphia area it can also be heard on La Mega 105.7 FM, and in the Dallas market the Spanish broadcast for the Cowboys is on 107.5.
Why do the Cowboys usually wear white at home?
The Cowboys have famously worn their primary whites at home since the 1960s. Former team president and general manager Tex Schramm said this gave home fans a chance to see a variety of team jerseys, and it also gave Dallas a slight advantage in the Texas heat.
What is the Eagles' next game after Monday night?
The Eagles play at the Commanders on Sunday, November 1, at 8:20 PM on NBC. It is their second straight prime-time game and the middle of three straight division games, with the Giants visiting Lincoln Financial Field on November 8.
Sources
- Philadelphia Eagles: How to watch, stream, and listen, Cowboys vs. Eagles
- Dallas Cowboys: Big Picture, 10 Storylines for Cowboys and Eagles
- Philadelphia Eagles: The Eagles-Cowboys rivalry will be in the spotlight on Thanksgiving
- Philadelphia Eagles: Eagles announce 2026 schedule
- Dallas Cowboys: Dallas Cowboys reveal uniform schedule for 2026 season
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