Baltimore Ravens to Face Dallas Cowboys in Brazil for 2026 Season
The Baltimore Ravens are set to play a regular-season game in Rio de Janeiro during the 2026 NFL season. Sources told Filmogaz.com partner The Baltimore Banner the matchup comes in Week 3, with the Dallas Cowboys designated as the home team.
Reports list the meeting under the banner Baltimore Ravens to Face Dallas Cowboys in Brazil for 2026 Season. The game will be the NFL’s third contest held in Brazil, and the first at Maracanã Stadium in Rio.
Ravens’ international history
Baltimore’s prior international appearances both took place in London. The franchise lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars, 44-7, in 2017.
They later defeated the Tennessee Titans, 24-16, in 2023.
Stadium work and scheduling
M&T Bank Stadium is undergoing an extensive renovation. The project carries an estimated price tag near $500 million.
Because of that work, the Ravens were considered unlikely hosts for this year’s international game. The NFL permits teams to play away while renovating and still retain their full home-game allotment.
The full 2026 schedule is expected to be released in May.
Offseason changes in Baltimore
The team missed the playoffs for the first time since 2021. Ownership dismissed head coach John Harbaugh and hired Jesse Minter, a defensive-minded coach.
- The front office pursued a trade for star pass rusher Maxx Crosby, then stepped away from that deal.
- Instead, Baltimore signed free agent pass rusher Hendrickson to a four-year, $112 million contract.
- Key contributors Tyler Linderbaum, Isaiah Likely, and Patrick Ricard left in free agency.
Draft position and outlook
The Ravens hold the 14th overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. That selection arrives later this month.
The Brazil game adds an international spotlight early in the season. Fans and analysts will watch roster moves and the new coaching direction closely.
