The New York Giants will face off against the Dallas Cowboys in their Week 1 matchup on Sunday Night Football at MetLife Stadium. This game will also feature a notable halftime performance by cast members of Broadway’s Hamilton, marking the musical’s first appearance during an NFL halftime show.
The game is also part of the Giants’ 25th-anniversary 9/11 tribute, with first responders, military members and families affected by the attacks being honored throughout the evening. Nicholas Christopher will perform as Aaron Burr, with Mandy Gonzalez, Morgan Anita Wood and Candace Quarrels joining him as the Schuyler Sisters.
The Cowboys-Giants game began at 8:20 pm ET on Sunday, September 13, at MetLife Stadium. Since NFL halftime begins after the second quarter, its exact start time depends on the length of the first half.
The halftime show is part of a wider Giants program marking 25 years since the September 11, 2001 attacks. The team is honoring first responders, military members, 9/11 family members and others whose lives were affected. The Giants are hosting Dallas in their 2026 season opener, with the game airing nationally on NBC. The Hamilton performance is the main halftime attraction, while the 9/11 tribute runs across the evening rather than being limited to the break.
The Giants’ official announcement confirmed that the Hamilton performance is the first time the Broadway musical will be showcased at an NFL game.
The Giants said Morgan State University’s Magnificent Marching Machine and Penn State’s Blue Band will join the performance. Soloist Jaheim Lee is also part of the halftime presentation.
