Cowboys vs Ravens in Rio: NFL's Global Expansion

0:00On April 1st, the NFL is expanding its global reach with the Dallas Cowboys taking on the Baltimore Ravens in Rio de Janeiro during week 3 of the 2026 season. The game has to the legendary Maricana Stadium, home of the 2014 World Cup Final, marking the Cowboys' first international match-up since. They played in London 12 years back. Brazil's already proven hot ground for the league, hosting week 1 thrillers the past two seasons at Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo. The Eagles edged the Packers in 2024, and the Chargers topped the Chiefs in 2025, both decided by a single score. No wonder, with over 36 million NFL fans calling Brazil home. Fans are buzzing about this clash of powerhouse franchises and their star quarterbacks lighting up Rio. The Ravens bring experience from London Games in 2017 and 2023, while Dallas looks to shake off a long overseas drought and make a statement. This slots into the NFL's record 9 international games next year.

1:02Week 1 kicks off big, with the San Francisco 49ers versus the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia, on Thursday, September 10th, around 8.35pm, Eastern Time, plus a rare Wednesday opener for the Super Bowl champs, the Seattle Seahawks. As the lead plants flags worldwide, expect these cross-continent battles to crank up the hype and draw new crowds into the fold. Football news, powered by AI. This is NFL News Today.