Find out when and where to watch Miranda Lambert perform during the Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Day game against the Philadelphia Eagles on FOX.
Written by Amanda Tempel
Published: November 4, 2026
November 26, 2026, performing during halftime of the Dallas Cowboys' game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
The three-time GRAMMY Award winner will headline the 30th consecutive Salvation Army Red Kettle Kickoff halftime show, continuing a holiday tradition that brings music and charitable giving to a national television audience.
The game will air live on FOX beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. CT).
“There’s something special about how music brings people together, especially when it’s to spread joy and hope to families who need it most,” said Lambert. “The Salvation Army and the Dallas Cowboys have built an incredible tradition with the Red Kettle Kickoff, and I can’t wait to be back home in Texas this Thanksgiving to help carry it forward.”
When Is Miranda Lambert's Thanksgiving Halftime Performance?
Lambert's performance is scheduled for halftime of the Dallas Cowboys' Thanksgiving Day matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, November 26, 2026.
The game begins at 4:30 p.m. ET on FOX, with the halftime performance taking place during the game. An exact performance time has not been announced.
The Texas native will perform at AT&T Stadium as part of The Salvation Army's annual Red Kettle Campaign, which raises money to assist individuals and families in need.
A 30-Year Thanksgiving Halftime Tradition
The Salvation Army Red Kettle Kickoff began in 1997 when Reba McEntire performed during the Dallas Cowboys' Thanksgiving Day game.
Since then, the halftime stage has welcomed some of music's biggest names, including Destiny's Child, Carrie Underwood, the Jonas Brothers, Selena Gomez, Dolly Parton, Lainey Wilson, and Post Malone.
Charlotte Jones, chief brand officer and co-owner of the Dallas Cowboys, helped establish the partnership between the team and The Salvation Army nearly three decades ago.
“The Red Kettle Kickoff has become one of the Dallas Cowboys’ proudest traditions and one my family and our entire organization look forward to every Thanksgiving,” said Jones. “For 30 years, incredible artists have appeared on our halftime stage to help The Salvation Army bring hope to millions of people in need.”
Lambert's appearance marks the 30th consecutive year of the nationally televised performance, which has become a Thanksgiving tradition for football and music fans.
Supporting The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign
The 2026 performance also celebrates The Salvation Army's 136th Red Kettle Campaign.
Over the past three decades, the Thanksgiving halftime tradition has helped the campaign raise more than $3.4 billion to support individuals and families facing financial hardship.
The Salvation Army provides food assistance, emergency shelter, disaster relief, rehabilitation programs, and other services through nearly 7,600 centers of operation across the United States.
Donations made through the Red Kettle Campaign remain in the communities where they are collected, supporting local programs and services throughout the year.
For more information about the campaign, opportunities to donate, or available assistance, visit SalvationArmyUSA.org.
Photo Credits:
Courtesy of The Salvation Army
Tyler Conrad