Your guide to game day: Cowboys and Texans

For some of us fall means one thing... the return of football. Need help planning for game day? Score the need-to-know info before you cheer for the Dallas Cowboys or the Houston Texans.

Can’t-miss games

If you’re a true football fan, then you know every game is a can’t-miss game. But these games are next level.

• Texans | Sunday, Sept. 15 vs. Chicago Bears | This is the home opener for the 2024 season, so get ready for your first chance to Houston in NRG Stadium.
• Cowboys | Monday, Nov. 18 vs. Texans | Dallas will host Houston to play for the Texas Governor’s Cup.

Browse the full schedule for the Cowboys and the Texans.

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Know before you go

Have tickets to watch the Cowboys and Texans in person? Before you put on your game day gear, there are a couple need-to-knows about the stadiums.

• NGR Stadium | Parking is always stressful, especially with 70,000 other fans involved. Use this guide to know where to park and tailgate near the stadium.
• AT&T Stadium | Familiarize yourself with the rules, including no bags or purses larger than a small clutch and no cash payments for food and drink concessions.

Can’t make it to the games in-person? Watch at one of these fan-focused sports bars.

Players to watch

Texans quarterback CJ Stroud won the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award last season. Stroud is also a former Heisman Trophy finalist from his time as a Buckeye.

Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is coming off of an explosive year with 135 receptions, 1,749 receiving yards, and 12 touchdowns.