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NFL brings first Rio de Janeiro game to Maracanã Stadium

NFL Rio Game Maracanã Stadium Dallas Cowboys Baltimore Ravens American football Brazil

The NFL is set to host its first regular-season game in Rio de Janeiro this Sunday at Maracanã Stadium, featuring the Dallas Cowboys and the Baltimore Ravens. This event marks the third consecutive year the league has held games in Brazil, following previous matchups in São Paulo.

Preparations for the game include significant logistical and security operations. Rio de Janeiro authorities have announced a major security and traffic plan involving nearly 1,500 agents to manage the expected crowd of 71,000 spectators. To facilitate travel, Azul airlines has scheduled extra flights between Rio and São Paulo. Both NFL teams will utilize local training facilities: the Cowboys will train at Flamengo’s Ninho do Urubu, while the Ravens will use Botafogo’s Espaço Lonier.

There has been notable concern regarding the condition of the Maracanã pitch due to recent heavy rainfall and criticism from local soccer players. However, NFL field director Nick Pappas stated that the league is confident in its ability to mitigate weather issues and ensure a suitable surface for American football. The league has implemented a plan to protect the turf and is currently overseeing stadium operations to prepare the field for the matchup.

Entities

Azul · Baltimore Ravens · Dallas Cowboys · Disney+ · Maracanã · Maracanã Stadium · NFL · Rio de Janeiro

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The security operation will involve over 500 agents from the Civil and Military Police. ultimosegundo.ig.com.br
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The NFL game at Maracanã features the Baltimore Ravens against the Dallas Cowboys. turismo.ig.com.br · ultimosegundo.ig.com.br
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Disney+ is launching an out-of-home media campaign in Rio de Janeiro to promote the 2026/2027 NFL season.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Azul will operate a special flight from Galeão International Airport to Viracopos at 1:05 AM on September 28. turismo.ig.com.br
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] A large-scale security and traffic operation will be implemented for the NFL game at Maracanã. ultimosegundo.ig.com.br

Sources

NFL no Rio terá ativações pela cidade; Amex abre lounge ao público na Lagoa [acapivaradeucria.com.br]
NFL Week 3 Preview: Ravens-Cowboys Make History in Rio, Eight Teams Chase 3-0 - Latest Muscle Sport and Fitness News NFL Week 3 Preview: Ravens-Cowboys Make History in Rio, Eight Teams Chase 3-0 [www.musclesportmag.com]
Dallas Cowboys treinará no CT do Flamengo antes de jogo da NFL [esportenaredemt.com.br]
Mulig aflysning af Brasiliens-kamp [gulklud.dk]
2026 NFL Week 3: Dallas Cowboys vs. Baltimore Ravens [www.bloggingtheboys.com]
Week 3 NFL Preview & Capsules [crescentcitysports.com]
NFL impulsiona interesse de marcas na ESPN e no Disney+ - TELA VIVA News [telaviva.com.br]
Gramado do Maracanã em estado ruim acende alerta na NFL para jogo no RJ | Tribuna de Petrópolis [tribunadepetropolis.com.br]
Jogo da NFL no Maracanã terá 22 patrocinadores e ativações espalhadas pelo RJ - Máquina do Esporte [maquinadoesporte.com.br]
Maracanã se prepara para receber a primeira partida da NFL no Rio [cbn.globo.com]
Maracanã se transforma para receber NFL: Cowboys x Ravens [diariodoestadogo.com.br]
Time da NFL treinará no CT do Flamengo para jogo no Brasil [www.gazetaesportiva.com]
Dallas Cowboys treinará no CT do Flamengo antes de jogo da NFL [esporte.ig.com.br]
Estado do gramado do Maracanã preocupa NFL às vésperas de jogo no Rio | Esporte | O Dia [odia.ig.com.br]
The NFL Finally Weighs In on the Condition of the Field in Rio [dose.ca]
Rio divulga megaoperação para jogo da NFL no Maracanã [ultimosegundo.ig.com.br]
Azul terá voos extras após o jogo da NFL no Rio de Janeiro [turismo.ig.com.br]
Ravens Insider Delivers Final Verdict on Surprising Lamar Jackson Trend [heavy.com]
Derrick Henry says Ravens weren't good enough, but not complaining about lack of carries [www.nbcsports.com]
Equipes da NFL utilizarão CTs de Flamengo e Botafogo na preparação para jogo no Maracanã [oglobo.globo.com]
NFL field director says he's confident Rio stadium surface will be in good shape for Ravens-Cowboys [www.newsday.com]