East Rutherford, NJ. - The New York Giants announced today a special lineup of gameday themes and giveaways throughout the 2026 home schedule, including a full MetLife Stadium "Go Big Blue" rally towel giveaway when the Giants take on the Dallas Cowboys on "Sunday Night Football," presented by American Express.
In addition to celebrating the start of the new season, the Giants will honor 25 years since the events of September 11, 2001, with a special pregame tribute on opening night. Fans attending the game will receive wearable light bands, courtesy of American Express, which will be used for special displays throughout the game.
On September 27, the Giants will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a pregame tailgate presented by Ford, featuring live music, performances and food, before hosting the Tennessee Titans. The first 25,000 fans in attendance will receive a Giants-branded flag, courtesy of Hackensack Meridian Health.
The Giants will celebrate two Legacy Games this season, presented by Quest® on October 4 vs. the Arizona Cardinals where the team will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Championship with a special halftime ceremony presented by Starter, and December 6 vs. the San Francisco 49ers. The Giants will once again wear the classic blue uniforms inspired by the 1980s and 1990s eras and rebrand the stadium with throwback designs. The October 4 game will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 1986 team that captured the franchise's first Super Bowl title, and the first 25,000 fans in attendance will receive a bobblehead of two-time Super Bowl champion tight end Mark Bavaro, courtesy of Quest.
On October 18, the Giants will celebrate Crucial Catch when they host the New Orleans Saints, with the first 25,000 fans in attendance receiving a Giants pennant, courtesy of PNC Private Bank. Pregame events will also feature the second annual Ultimate Women's Tailgate, presented by Jo Malone London, an event bringing together the team's passionate female fan base.
The Giants will host the Washington Commanders under the lights on Thursday Night Football on November 12, presented by Verizon. Fans attending the game will receive wearable light bands, which will light up MetLife Stadium throughout the night.
When the Giants host the Jacksonville Jaguars on November 22, the team will honor "Salute to Service" month with a special military knit beanie giveaway, courtesy of Ford, for the first 25,000 fans through the gates.
Below is a look at the full lineup of themes, initiatives, and giveaways for the 2026 season:
| DATE | OPPONENT | THEME | PRESENTING SPONSOR | GIVEAWAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 13 | Cowboys | Home Opener / 9/11 Anniversary | American Express | Lightbands & Rally Towels |
| Sept. 27 | Titans | Latino Heritage | Hackensack Meridian Health | Flag* |
| Oct. 4 | Cardinals | Legacy | Quest | Mark Bavaro Bobblehead* |
| Oct. 18 | Saints | Crucial Catch | PNC Private Bank | Pennant* |
| Nov. 12 | Commanders | Thursday Night Football | Verizon | Lightbands |
| Nov. 22 | Jaguars | Salute to Service | Ford | Knit Beanie* |
* First 25,000 fans in attendance
The Giants are proud to continue their support for the following NFL initiatives throughout the season through local outreach events and sustained community partnerships:
Crucial Catch: The NFL's Crucial Catch mission is to fight cancer through early detection and risk reduction. The league, its clubs, players, the NFL Player Association, and the American Cancer Society are committed to providing individuals with the tools they need to help them better understand early detection and ways to reduce their cancer risk.
Salute to Service: Salute to Service is a year-round effort to Honor, Empower and Connect our nation's service members, veterans, and their families. It is grounded in deep partnership with nonprofits and organizations that support the military community and the United States across the world.
My Cause My Cleats: NFL players reveal their passions beyond the game and wear their hearts on their feet through My Cause My Cleats, presented by Novartis. Players have the opportunity to pick a cause that is important to them and represent their chosen organization on custom-designed cleats.
Man of the Year: Considered the league's most prestigious honor, the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award recognizes NFL players who have exhibited excellence on the field, and whose passion to impact lives extends beyond the game.
Play 60: Our mission is to empower youth to be the most physically active and healthy. NFL PLAY 60 is the league's national youth health and wellness campaign that encourages kids to get physically active for at least 60 minutes a day.
Inspire Change: The NFL's Inspire Change efforts have committed more than $300M to social justice causes over the next 10 years, addressing barriers to opportunity and equality.
NFL Votes: NFL Votes, a league-wide, nonpartisan initiative supports and encourages the civic engagement and voting of NFL players, Legends, club and league personnel, and NFL fans. NFL Votes focuses on three key components of the electoral process: voter education, voter registration, and voter activation.
