Dallas Cowboys to play first-ever NFL game in Brazil in 2026
Dallas Cowboys announced as participants in historic NFL Rio game at Maracanã Stadium
Joel Casillas
2/6/20261 min read
A milestone for the NFL
The NFL has officially announced that the Dallas Cowboys will be one of the participating teams in the first-ever NFL game to be played in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, scheduled for the 2026 season at the legendary Maracanã Stadium.
Brazil’s growing NFL presence
With more than 36 million NFL fans, Brazil represents one of the league’s most important international markets. The Rio game is part of the NFL’s long-term commitment to host multiple regular-season games in Brazil over the coming years.
Part of a global NFL season
The Rio matchup will be included in a record nine international games during the 2026 season, spanning four continents and seven countries, highlighting the NFL’s continued global expansion.
More information coming soon
Details regarding Dallas’ opponent, kickoff time, and ticket availability will be announced at a later date. Fans can register for updates at nfl.com/Rio.