Cowboys will battle Ravens in Brazil on September 27

We knew the Cowboys were playing in Brazil, and now we know who they’ll be playing.

On Friday, during the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, the league announced that the Baltimore Ravens will take on the Dallas Cowboys in the 2026 NFL Rio Game.

The matchup will take place on Sunday, Sept. 27, at the Maracanã Stadium, at 4:25 p.m. ET. 

“We are honored to be chosen for the NFL’s first-ever game in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,” said Baltimore Ravens Owner Steve Bisciotti in a statement. “The international expansion of our great game has been remarkable. South America is home to some of the world’s most passionate sports fans, including our Ravens Flock in Brazil. We look forward to playing in the iconic Maracanã Stadium against the Dallas Cowboys, as our league continues to engage with fans across the globe.”

“We’re thrilled and honored to be part of Rio’s first NFL game,” said Dallas Cowboys Owner, President and General Manager Jerry Jones in a statement. “Playing in the legendary Maracanã Stadium against the Ravens in front of such a passionate and growing fan base on a global stage will be very special for our team, our entire Cowboys organization and the millions watching back home and around the world.”

Brazil is home to more than 36 million NFL fans and is one of the league’s most significant international markets. The NFL has made a multi-year commitment to bring at least three regular-season games to Rio de Janeiro over the next five years, reinforcing the league’s long‑term investment in Brazil.

The NFL has played two games in Brazil (2024: Packers-Eagles; 2025: Chiefs-Chargers) in São Paulo at Corinthians Arena.

The 2026 Rio game is part of a record nine international contests to be played during the upcoming season, across four continents, seven countries and eight stadiums.

2026 NFL International Markets (*designates a new market/city for 2026):

• London, U.K. (Two games in Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, One in Wembley Stadium)

• Madrid, Spain (Bernabéu Stadium—home to Real Madrid C.F.)

• Melbourne, Australia* (Melbourne Cricket Ground)

• Mexico City, Mexico (Estadio Banorte)

• Munich, Germany (FC Bayern Munich Stadium)

• Paris, France* (Stade de France Stadium)

• Rio De Janeiro, Brazil* (Maracanã Stadium)