For the second consecutive season, the Browns will kick off their season at Cleveland Browns Stadium.
This year, they will face an NFC East opponent who they have not played against since 2020. The Browns will host the Dallas Cowboys on Sept. 8 at 4:25 p.m. ET, and the game will air on FOX.
Single-game tickets for the home opener are available now.
"It's exciting to be able to open the season at home," head coach Kevin Stefanski said. "Last year's home opener was electric, and we expect the same atmosphere. We feed off our fans' energy and I am sure there will be a little extra juice from them with this being the first one of the 2024 season. The Cowboys are the defending NFC East champs, so it will be a great challenge and we are looking forward to it."
They traveled to Dallas in 2020 where they beat the Cowboys 49-38 in Week 4. The Browns last hosted the Cowboys in Cleveland in 2016, when they lost to Dallas 35-10. The Browns have played the Cowboys 32 times since 1960 in franchise history, including three postseason games in the 1960s. Cleveland leads the overall series 18-14.
While the Browns dealt with a plethora of injuries in the 2023 season to key players on both sides of the ball, they are poised to be healthier to start the 2024 season as both QB Deshaun Watson and RB Nick Chubb continue to rehab for their respective injuries. They also re-signed integral players to the Browns' defense to run it back with their league-leading defense from 2023.
The Cowboys finished the 2023 season at the top of the NFC East, winning the division for the first time since 2021 and the second time in three seasons. They ended the regular season with a 12-5 record but lost in the Wild Card round to the Packers. However, this offseason, the Cowboys made an important move as they brought back star RB Ezekiel Elliott after he spent the 2023 season with the Patriots.
The Browns may have a tough test to kick off the season, but one that could set the tone for Cleveland in Week 1.
The wait for the Browns' 2024 schedule will end Wednesday when the NFL unveils full slates for all 32 teams. For now, check out photos of the Browns 2024 opponents
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during a NFL football game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Cleveland Browns on October 9, 2022 at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Browns lost 30-28.
Kansas City Chiefs at Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on 11/4/18
Defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo (54) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Denver Broncos on November 26, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High. The Browns lost 12-29.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during a NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns on September 10, 2023 at Cleveland Browns Stadium. The Browns won 24-3.
Wide Receiver Amari Cooper (2) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Washington Commanders on January 1, 2023 at FedEx Field. The Browns won 24-10.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) is introduced before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Miami Dolphins at Cleveland Browns game on November 24, 2019 at First Energy Stadium.
Offensive tackle Jack Conklin (78) during a NFL Monday Night Football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns on December 14, 2020 at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Browns lost 47-42.
Offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals on December 11, 2022 at Paycor Stadium. The Browns lost 23-10.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott runs with the ball in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in Cleveland. Dallas won 35-10. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Offensive guard Wyatt Teller (77) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens on November 12, 2023 at M&T Bank Stadium. The Browns won 33-31.
Quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers on January 8, 2023 at Acrisure Stadium. The Browns lost 14-28.
Running Back Nick Chubb (24) during a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars on November 29, 2020 at TIAA Bank Field. The Browns won 27-25.
Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (17) during a preseason NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles on August 17, 2023 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Browns and Eagles tied 18-18.
Linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (28) during a preseason NFL football game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on August 22, 2021 at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Browns won 17-13.
Cleveland Browns at New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 16, 2018
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 9th, 2018
