Cowboys to Play Ravens in NFL's Rio Debut, 2026

The matchup, set to take place at Maracanã Stadium which famously hosted the 2014 FIFA World Cup final, marks the NFL's expansion into Rio after previously playing games in São Paulo. Both the Cowboys and Ravens have international game experience, with Dallas last playing overseas in 2014 in London and Baltimore having played in London in 2017 and 2023.

The NFL's Rio venture comes amid the league's growing international presence, with plans for at least three regular-season games in Rio over the next five years. This Cowboys-Ravens game will be one of nine international contests for the NFL in 2026, including the league's first regular-season game in Melbourne, Australia during Week 1.