Dallas Cowboys to play 2026 regular-season game in international city

by: Brian Jones 3 hours ago brianjones_93

The Dallas Cowboys will be heading to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for a game in 2026. On Thursday, the NFL announced it is sending the Cowboys to Brazil for the first-ever game in Rio de Janeiro.

“We are proud to welcome the Dallas Cowboys to Brazil for the first‑ever NFL game in Rio de Janeiro,” NFL Brazil General Manager Luis Martinez said in a press release. “Introducing one of the league’s most iconic teams to the Maracanã Stadium marks a powerful milestone in the continued growth of the sport worldwide. Bringing a regular-season game to Rio strengthens our connection to a vibrant and passionate football community and underscores our long‑term commitment to the market.”

The ‘Boys are Brazil bound pic.twitter.com/7O3d7SNspy

— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) February 6, 2026

In September, the NFL announced a multiyear commitment to play at least three regular-season games over five years in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, beginning in 2026. Next season’s game will be played at Rio’s Maracanã Stadium.

“Building on the success of the games in São Paulo, we could not be more excited to play in one of the world’s most iconic cities — Rio de Janeiro,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said at the time. “We look forward to working closely with our city and state partners in Rio, along with the historic Maracanã Stadium, to deepen our ties to the tens of millions of fans in Brazil and across South America.”

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