The New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys Sunday Night Football game tonight, September 13, 2026, will feature a special halftime performance from the Broadway musical Hamilton.
The performance is part of the Giants’ commemoration surrounding the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and will bring together Broadway performers and college marching bands for a special musical presentation at MetLife Stadium.
Giants vs Cowboys kicks off at 8:20 PM ET tonight and will be televised nationally on NBC, with streaming available on Peacock.
Who Is Performing at Halftime of Giants vs Cowboys Tonight?
The Giants vs Cowboys halftime show will feature performers from the Broadway musical Hamilton.
The announced performers include:
- Nicholas Christopher as Aaron Burr
- Mandy Gonzalez
- Morgan Anita Wood
- Candace Quarrels
- Morgan State University’s Magnificent Marching Machine
- Penn State Blue Band
- Drummer Jaheim Lee
The performers are expected to come together for a special medley of music from Hamilton during halftime of the Giants-Cowboys game.
Why Is Hamilton Performing at Giants vs Cowboys?
The special Hamilton performance is connected to the Giants’ 25th anniversary commemoration of September 11.
The Giants are using their Sunday Night Football matchup against Dallas to honor and remember those affected by the September 11, 2001 attacks, including first responders and other heroes.
The Hamilton halftime presentation will be one component of the commemorative events surrounding the game at MetLife Stadium.
What Songs Will Hamilton Perform at Halftime?
The Giants have announced that the halftime show will include a special medley from Hamilton.
That means fans should expect multiple selections from the Broadway musical rather than one standalone song.
The combination of Broadway vocalists, marching bands and live percussion should give the performance a considerably different presentation from a traditional NFL halftime show.
Is Carrie Underwood Performing at Halftime Tonight?
No, Carrie Underwood is not the announced halftime performer for Giants vs Cowboys.
Underwood remains closely associated with Sunday Night Football and is featured in NBC’s 2026 SNF opening sequence.
However, her appearance as part of the Sunday Night Football broadcast should not be confused with the halftime show.
The announced halftime entertainment at MetLife Stadium centers around the special Hamilton performance.
What Time Is the Giants vs Cowboys Halftime Show?
There is no exact scheduled time for the halftime performance because its start depends on how long the first half of the football game takes.
Giants vs Cowboys kicks off at 8:20 PM ET.
NFL games typically take roughly three hours, and the first half commonly lasts around 90 minutes. That means the halftime performance could begin around 9:45 PM to 10:00 PM ET, although that is only an estimate.
Fans hoping to watch the performance should tune in well before that window because game stoppages, reviews, penalties and other factors can affect the timing.
Where to Watch Giants vs Cowboys Halftime Show
The Giants vs Cowboys Sunday Night Football game airs nationally on NBC.
The game can also be streamed on Peacock.
Game: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants
Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
Kickoff: 8:20 PM ET
TV: NBC
Streaming: Peacock
Stadium: MetLife Stadium
Halftime performance: Hamilton special medley
Who Is Singing Before Giants vs Cowboys?
Fans watching the entire Sunday Night Football broadcast will also see the traditional SNF opening featuring Carrie Underwood.
Underwood returns for the 2026 Sunday Night Football opening, continuing her long association with NBC’s NFL coverage.
Her performance is part of the television presentation leading into Sunday Night Football rather than the live halftime entertainment inside MetLife Stadium.
Giants vs Cowboys Opens Sunday Night Football in NFL Week 1
The halftime show adds another major element to one of the biggest games on the NFL Week 1 schedule.
Dallas and New York renew their NFC East rivalry under the lights at MetLife Stadium, with the matchup serving as the 2026 season debut of NBC’s Sunday Night Football.
The primetime setting, divisional rivalry and special September 11 commemoration make Giants vs Cowboys one of the marquee games of the opening NFL weekend.
Giants vs Cowboys Halftime Show 2026: What to Know
The Giants vs Cowboys halftime show tonight will feature a special Hamilton performance, including Broadway performers Nicholas Christopher, Mandy Gonzalez, Morgan Anita Wood and Candace Quarrels.
They will be joined by Morgan State University’s Magnificent Marching Machine, the Penn State Blue Band and drummer Jaheim Lee for a special medley.
The performance will take place during halftime of Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants on Sunday Night Football, which kicks off at 8:20 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.
Carrie Underwood will also be featured as part of NBC’s Sunday Night Football presentation, but she is not the announced halftime performer.