Cowboys vs Ravens in Rio: NFL's Global Showdown

On April 25th, the NFL just dropped a bombshell for 2026.

The Dallas Cowboys host the Baltimore Ravens in the first regular season game.

Ever in Rio, De Janeiro, Brazil, it's set for Sunday, September 27th at the legendary

Mara Conestadium, Cowboys play home team in this epic clash south of the equator.

This fits the least huge international push with a record nine games abroad that year.

We've seen an NFL action in São Paulo before, but Rio brings that next level vibe.

The Cowboys haven't gone overseas since beating the Jaguars in London back in 2014, so this

is fresh territory for them.

Fans are buzzing because his Dak Prescott versus Lamar Jackson, two elite quarterbacks ready

to light it up.

Prescott slinging to his receivers, Jackson with his MVP magic on the ground and through

the air.

Their last meeting was a close 28-25 thriller in 2024.

The Ravens roll in with new head coach Jesse Mentor and a beefed-up line aiming to make

a statement early in week three.

Mara Conne holds near the 80,000 screaming fans, it's hosted World Cup finals and Olympics,

so expect pure chaos and energy.

Logistics will test both squads with that long haul and early season grind, but that's

the thrill of global ball.

This one's going to be a spectacle you won't forget, putting NFL swagger on the world