The NFL’s expansion into Brazil continues in 2026, with the league bringing regular-season football to the country for the third consecutive year.
As of September 27, 2026, two NFL regular-season games have been completed in Brazil, with the third taking place between the Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens in Rio de Janeiro.
Once the Cowboys-Ravens matchup is completed, Brazil will have hosted three NFL regular-season games since 2024.
How Many NFL Games Have Been Played in Brazil?
The NFL began playing regular-season games in Brazil in 2024, when the Philadelphia Eagles faced the Green Bay Packers in São Paulo.
Here is the complete NFL Brazil game history through 2026:
2024: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Green Bay Packers
Date: September 6, 2024
Location: São Paulo, Brazil
Stadium: Corinthians Arena
Final Score: Eagles 34, Packers 29
The Eagles and Packers made history by playing the first NFL regular-season game in South America.
Philadelphia defeated Green Bay 34-29 in a high-scoring matchup that officially established Brazil as part of the NFL’s growing international schedule.
2025: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers
Date: September 5, 2025
Location: São Paulo, Brazil
Stadium: Corinthians Arena
Final Score: Chargers 27, Chiefs 21
The NFL returned to São Paulo one year later, this time featuring an AFC West matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers.
Los Angeles defeated Kansas City 27-21, making the Chargers the second team to win an NFL regular-season game in Brazil.
2026: Baltimore Ravens vs. Dallas Cowboys
Date: September 27, 2026
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Stadium: Maracanã Stadium
Kickoff: 4:25 p.m. ET
The NFL expanded its Brazilian presence beyond São Paulo in 2026 by bringing the Dallas Cowboys vs. Baltimore Ravens matchup to Rio de Janeiro.
The game is particularly significant because it is the first NFL regular-season game played in Rio de Janeiro and the first at the world-famous Maracanã Stadium.
It also marks the third consecutive NFL season featuring a regular-season game in Brazil.
NFL Games in Brazil by Year
| Year | Matchup | City | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Philadelphia Eagles vs. Green Bay Packers | São Paulo | Eagles 34-29 |
| 2025 | Los Angeles Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs | São Paulo | Chargers 27-21 |
| 2026 | Baltimore Ravens vs. Dallas Cowboys | Rio de Janeiro | September 27, 2026 |
When Was the First NFL Game in Brazil?
The first NFL regular-season game in Brazil was played on September 6, 2024, when the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Green Bay Packers 34-29 in São Paulo.
The matchup was also historic because it represented the NFL’s first regular-season game in South America.
How Many NFL Games Has São Paulo Hosted?
São Paulo has hosted two NFL regular-season games:
- Philadelphia Eagles vs. Green Bay Packers in 2024
- Los Angeles Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs in 2025
Both games were played at Corinthians Arena.
How Many NFL Games Has Rio de Janeiro Hosted?
The September 27, 2026 matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys is the first NFL regular-season game hosted by Rio de Janeiro.
The game is being played at Maracanã Stadium, one of the most recognizable sporting venues in the world.
NFL Continues Expanding in Brazil
Brazil has quickly become an important part of the NFL’s international expansion.
After debuting in São Paulo in 2024 and returning in 2025, the league expanded to Rio de Janeiro for the 2026 season.
With the Cowboys and Ravens playing at Maracanã, Brazil will have hosted three NFL regular-season games across three consecutive seasons — 2024, 2025 and 2026.