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NFL Rio Game 2026 halftime show to feature Pedro Sampaio and Ricky Martin
The NFL has announced that Brazilian funk star Pedro Sampaio and global music icon Ricky Martin will headline the halftime show for the 2026 NFL Rio Game. The event is scheduled for September 27, 2026, at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
The game will feature a matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and the Dallas Cowboys, marking the league's first regular-season game in the city. This performance is part of a broader international expansion strategy, with the NFL planning seven halftime shows across seven different countries and four continents during its 2026 international season.
Pedro Sampaio, a prominent figure in Brazilian music with over 14 billion streams, expressed excitement about performing at the historic Maracanã alongside his inspiration, Ricky Martin. Martin, who has sold over 95 million albums, noted the opportunity to return to Rio de Janeiro for this unprecedented NFL event.
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Baltimore Ravens · Dallas Cowboys · Maracanã · Maracanã Stadium · NFL · Pedro Sampaio · Ricky Martin
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 2026 NFL international calendar includes matches in seven countries across four continents. www.gazetaesportiva.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The NFL has an agreement for at least two more games in Rio de Janeiro over the next five years. www.metropoles.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The game will be held at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. www.gazetaesportiva.com · glamurama.com.br · www.metropoles.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The matchup features the Dallas Cowboys against the Baltimore Ravens. www.gazetaesportiva.com · www.metropoles.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Pedro Sampaio and Ricky Martin will perform the halftime show for the 2026 NFL Rio Game. www.gazetaesportiva.com · glamurama.com.br · www.metropoles.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The halftime show will take place on September 27, 2026. www.gazetaesportiva.com · glamurama.com.br · www.metropoles.com