Cowboys vs. 49ers: Upcoming Game Info & Rivalry History

When Do the Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers Play Next?

Dallas Cowboys tickets and San Francisco 49ers tickets can be found on their respective team pages, along with schedule information.

Are the Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers Rivals?

Yes, as two of the most distinguished and decorated franchises in the NFL, the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers are fiercely competitive rivals. Between the two teams, the Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers have a combined 10 Super Bowl titles and 15 NFC Championships.

Who are the Dallas Cowboys’ Biggest Rivals?

The Dallas Cowboys are known for having several rivals within the NFL. They have three rivals within the NFC East that they play every year: the Washington Commanders, the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles. Outside of their division, the Cowboys also have rivalries with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the San Francisco 49ers and the Green Bay Packers, due to the success of all four franchises that have led to many regular and postseason games. The Cowboys also have a rivalry with the Los Angeles Rams that dates back to the 1970s.

Who are the San Francisco 49ers’ Biggest Rivals?

Due to their decorated success within the NFL, the San Francisco 49ers also have numerous rivalries within the NFL. Chief among them are their rivals within the NFC West and teams that they play every year: the Seattle Seahawks, the Los Angeles Rams and the Arizona Cardinals. The 49ers also have a geographically based rivalry with the Las Vegas Raiders. Finally, the 49ers have historic rivalries with the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants that date back to the 1970s.

Dallas Cowboys vs. San Francisco 49ers History

Because the Cowboys and 49ers do not play in the same division within the NFC, their interdivisional rivalry means they play once every three years in the regular season per the NFL’s rotating schedule. Through the 2023–2024 regular season, though, the Cowboys and 49ers have played 41 times total, with San Fran leading  21–19–1. In the postseason, however, the Cowboys hold a narrow edge, winning five times in nine contests.

The 49ers have had their success too, however, winning the most recent matchup — the 2023 Division Playoff game — 19–12. San Francisco has won the last four meetings between both teams.

The rivalry between the Cowboys and 49ers dates all the way back to 1960, when the two teams played on November 20, a game the 49ers won 26–14. The Cowboys would go on to exact their revenge on the 49ers, stacking playoff wins in 1970,1971 and 1972 over the 49ers: two games were in the NFC Championship and one in the Divisional Round.

The two franchises met again in the 1981 NFC Championship game in San Francisco, one of the most famous games in NFL history where Dwight Clark caught the game-winning touchdown pass from Joe Montana to eliminate the Cowboys. The play is now commonly referred to by NFL fans as “The Catch.”

The flames of the rivalry were stoked again between 1992–1994 when the Cowboys and 49ers played each other in three consecutive NFC Championship games, where the winner would ultimately go on to claim the Super Bowl title. Dallas got the best of San Francisco in 1992 and 1993, but the 49ers got revenge in 1994.

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