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NFL Sets Cowboys–Ravens in Rio for Sept. 27, 2026

The game anchors a multi-year push that brings at least three regular-season contests to Rio.

Overview

  • The league announced Friday during the NFL Draft that Dallas will host Baltimore in Week 3 at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
  • Kickoff is set for 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+, with mobile streaming available on NFL+.
  • The Cowboys are the designated home team for the international matchup at the iconic soccer venue.
  • This marks the NFL’s first regular-season game in Rio after São Paulo hosted games in 2024 and 2025 at Corinthians Arena, and Maracanã can seat nearly 79,000 fans.
  • The matchup is part of a broader plan that includes at least three Rio games over five years and a record nine international contests in 2026, with official ticket and travel packages offered by On Location.