Overview
- The NFL confirmed Dallas will play at Rio’s Maracanã in 2026, marking the league’s first regular-season game in the city.
- The Rio contest is included in an NFL-record nine international games across four continents, seven countries and eight stadiums.
- The opponent, exact date, kickoff time and ticket information will be announced when the full 2026 schedule is released in the spring.
- Under league rules the Cowboys will forgo a home date at AT&T Stadium, and this will be their first international regular-season game since 2014.
- The announcement aligns with a multi-year commitment to stage at least three regular-season games in Rio over five years, following 2024 and 2025 games in São Paulo.