NFL expands global reach with international game tour

The NFL is expanding its global presence with a record-breaking tour of regular-season games across seven countries, including regions in Europe, Oceania, and the Americas. In Brazil, the Baltimore Ravens will face the Dallas Cowboys at the Maracanã Stadium on September 27. This event will feature a halftime mini-show headlined by Ricky Martin and Brazilian artist Pedro Sampaio.

Other international matchups include the San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia; three consecutive games in London, United Kingdom; the New Orleans Saints vs. Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris, France; the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Atlanta Falcons in Madrid, Spain; and the New England Patriots vs. Detroit Lions in Munich, Germany. Additionally, the Minnesota Vikings will play the San Francisco 49ers in Mexico City.

In related league news, the NFL Hall of Fame has inducted several legends, including Roger Craig, Drew Brees, Adam Vinatieri, Larry Fitzgerald, and Luke Kuechly.