The Dallas Cowboys will face the Arizona Cardinals in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL preseason on Saturday, August 22. The game will be played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, and televised nationally on NFL Network.
Here’s everything you need to know about watching the Cowboys vs. Cardinals preseason game live.
Cowboys vs. Cardinals game information
- Matchup: Dallas Cowboys at Arizona Cardinals
- Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
- Kickoff: 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT / 7 p.m. Arizona and Pacific time
- Venue: State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
- National TV channel: NFL Network
- Streaming: NFL+
- Dallas-area coverage: CBS/KTVT 11
- Phoenix-area coverage: Arizona’s Family
What channel is the Cowboys vs. Cardinals game on?
The Dallas Cowboys vs. Arizona Cardinals preseason game will air nationally on NFL Network.
Fans in the Dallas–Fort Worth market can also check CBS affiliate KTVT 11, while viewers in the Phoenix area can watch the Cardinals’ local broadcast on Arizona’s Family. Local listings can vary, so viewers should confirm availability with their television provider before kickoff.
How to stream Cowboys vs. Cardinals
Football fans can stream the game through NFL+. The service carries live out-of-market preseason games on supported mobile devices and connected TVs.
NFL blackout restrictions may apply in the Cowboys’ and Cardinals’ local television markets. Viewers in those areas may need to use the designated local broadcast station.
What time does Cowboys vs. Cardinals start?
Kickoff is scheduled for 10 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday, August 22.
The corresponding start times are:
- 9 p.m. Central Time
- 8 p.m. Mountain Time
- 7 p.m. Arizona time
- 7 p.m. Pacific Time
Arizona does not observe daylight saving time, meaning the local kickoff time matches Pacific time in August.
Where is the Cowboys vs. Cardinals preseason game?
The game will take place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, the home of the Cardinals. It is Arizona’s only home game of the 2026 preseason.
Can you listen to Cowboys vs. Cardinals on the radio?
Cowboys fans can follow the radio broadcast on 105.3 The Fan in the Dallas area. Cardinals coverage is available through Arizona Sports 98.7 FM and the Cardinals Radio Network. Station availability may vary outside the teams’ home markets.
Cowboys vs. Cardinals viewing guide
The simplest way to watch the game nationally is through NFL Network. NFL+ provides a streaming option for eligible out-of-market viewers, while local fans can use the Cowboys’ or Cardinals’ regional broadcast partner.
Sources: Arizona Cardinals schedule and NFL+ preseason viewing guide.