Cowboys vs Packers: Sunday Night Football Score, Kickoff Time, TV Channel & How to Watch (October 18, 2026)

Two of the NFL's most famous franchises meet in primetime. The Dallas Cowboys travel to Lambeau Field to face the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football in Week 6 of the 2026 season. Here is everything you need to know about the game.

Cowboys vs Packers: Game Details

What Channel Is the Cowboys vs Packers Game On?

The game airs nationally on NBC. Cable-free options include Peacock and NFL+, plus live TV services that carry NBC such as YouTube TV, Sling TV, Fubo, and Hulu + Live TV. Availability can depend on your location and plan.

Cowboys vs Packers Score and Updates

Add the final score and key moments once the game ends.

Early in the game, the Packers took a 7-0 lead on a nine-yard touchdown pass from Jordan Love to Matthew Golden, capping a 90-yard drive. Dallas linebacker Dee Winters then picked off Love for the Cowboys' first interception of the season. Later, Dallas scored a touchdown, and Green Bay answered with a field goal to lead 20-7 at one point, according to Fox Sports' live coverage.

Key Players to Watch

Dallas Cowboys

• Dak Prescott, quarterback, who has been playing at a high level this season
• CeeDee Lamb, wide receiver and Prescott's top target
• Dee Winters and Malik Hooker, defenders who made big plays in the first half

Green Bay Packers

• Jordan Love, quarterback leading a top-ranked passing offense
• Matthew Golden, wide receiver with a touchdown catch
• Tucker Kraft, tight end
• Christian Watson, wide receiver

What to Watch For

1. Passing offenses: Both Prescott and Love are playing well, so a high-scoring game is possible.
2. Dallas's defense: The Cowboys have struggled on defense this season and need stops against Green Bay.
3. Home-field advantage: Lambeau Field is one of the NFL's toughest places to play in the fall.
4. Division stakes: Both teams are chasing NFC playoff positioning, and early-season games can matter in tiebreakers.

A Classic NFL Rivalry

The Cowboys and Packers have met in the playoffs nine times, tied for the most postseason matchups between two teams in NFL history. Their games, from the Ice Bowl in 1967 to recent wild-card clashes, are among the league's most memorable.

Where to Find More

• NBC: How to watch Cowboys vs Packers
• Yahoo Sports: Cowboys game time and TV
• Fox Sports: Live updates and score
• Yahoo Sports: Cowboys vs Packers live updates
• Dallas Morning News: Game time, TV and how to watch
• NFL.com schedule and scores

FAQ

What time is the Cowboys vs Packers game? Kickoff is 8:20 p.m. ET (7:20 p.m. CT) on Sunday, October 18.

What channel is Cowboys vs Packers on? NBC, with streaming on Peacock and NFL+.

Where is the game being played? Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Who is the Packers quarterback? Jordan Love.

Who is the Cowboys quarterback? Dak Prescott.

Last updated: October 18, 2026. Scores and details can change during the game.