The Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens are heading to Brazil for one of the biggest international games on the 2026 NFL schedule. The two teams will meet on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the iconic Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The Week 3 matchup is scheduled to kick off at 4:25 p.m. ET, which is 5:25 p.m. local time in Rio de Janeiro.
When Is Dallas Cowboys vs. Baltimore Ravens?
Here are the key details for the Cowboys vs. Ravens international matchup:
Matchup: Baltimore Ravens vs. Dallas Cowboys
Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
Kickoff: 4:25 p.m. ET
Local kickoff: 5:25 p.m. in Rio de Janeiro
Stadium: Maracanã Stadium (Estádio do Maracanã)
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Week: NFL Week 3
Home Team: Dallas Cowboys
Where Is Cowboys vs. Ravens Being Played?
The Cowboys and Ravens will play at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, one of the most famous sporting venues in the world.
Maracanã is best known for hosting major international soccer matches, including FIFA World Cup games and other major global sporting events. On September 27, the historic venue will take center stage for American football as the NFL continues expanding its international schedule.
The matchup will mark the NFL’s first regular-season game played in Rio de Janeiro.
Cowboys Serve as Home Team in Brazil
Although the game is thousands of miles away from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the Dallas Cowboys are designated as the home team, while the Baltimore Ravens will be the visiting team.
That means Dallas gives up one of its traditional home dates to participate in the NFL International Series.
What Time Is Ravens vs. Cowboys?
Kickoff is scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET for viewers in the United States.
For fans attending the game in Brazil, kickoff will be at 5:25 p.m. local time in Rio de Janeiro.
The afternoon start in the United States places Cowboys vs. Ravens in one of the NFL’s premier Sunday broadcast windows.
Cowboys vs. Ravens Brings NFL to Maracanã Stadium
Playing an NFL regular-season game at Maracanã adds another major chapter to the stadium’s history.
The Cowboys are one of the NFL’s most recognizable franchises internationally, while the Ravens have developed into one of the AFC’s prominent teams. Bringing the two franchises together in Rio gives the NFL a marquee matchup for its continued expansion into Brazil.
Dallas Cowboys vs. Baltimore Ravens 2026 Quick Facts
Game: Baltimore Ravens at Dallas Cowboys
Date: September 27, 2026
Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
Venue: Maracanã Stadium
City: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
NFL Week: Week 3
Season: 2026 NFL regular season
Football fans will get a unique setting when the Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens meet at Maracanã Stadium, bringing NFL action to one of the world’s most recognizable sports venues.