Ravens vs Cowboys in Rio: NFL's Global Push

0:00On April 2nd, the Baltimore Ravens are set to take on the Dallas Cowboys in week 3 of the 2026 NFL season. But get this, it's happening in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at the iconic Maracana Stadium. Dallas gets the home team nod, and if it sticks, it'll mark the first NFL game ever in Rio, the third overall in Brazil. Earlier games in the country hit São Paulo with the Eagles battling the Packers in 2024 and the Chiefs facing the Chargers next year. Maracana, packing about 78,000 fans, hosted the 2016 Summer Olympics opening and has lined up for at least three NFL clashes over the next five years. This fits the league's big international push, planning a record nine games across seven countries that season. Ravens fans know the team's dip toes overseas twice in London, beating the Titans in 2023, but getting smoked by the Jaguars back in 2017. Head to head, Baltimore owns a six to one edge over Dallas, though the Cowboys stole a while 28 to 25 win last year after trailing.

1:04Big, meanwhile, the Ravens won't host any international games this season thanks to a nearly $500 million overhaul at M&T Bank Stadium, keeping their full home slate intact. Word is the full 2026 schedule drops in May, so keep eyes peeled. This Brazil showdown could light up the global stage for Lamar and the squad.