The Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys face off on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro, marking the NFL’s first regular-season game in the iconic Brazilian venue. Kickoff is scheduled for 22:25 CEST (17:25 local BRT), with international viewers able to stream the action live via NFL Game Pass on DAZN.
A Historic Setting at the Maracanã
Following previous games in São Paulo over the last two seasons, the league shifts its focus to Rio de Janeiro for Week 3 of the 2026 regular season. The Maracanã, a venue world-renowned for association football, will host a matchup between two teams eager to rebound from identical 1-1 records. The Ravens dropped a 24-17 decision to the New Orleans Saints in Week 2, while the Cowboys roll into South America following a 37-20 victory against the Washington Commanders. Halftime entertainment will feature performances by Pedro Sampaio and Ricky Martin.
French Commentary Introduced on DAZN
For French-speaking fans, the broadcast brings a notable change. The 2026 season introduces a full French commentary track across every matchup offered through NFL Game Pass on DAZN. While fans can still access original U.S. commentary—as well as full seasonal coverage in Spanish and Portuguese—the new French audio option marks a first for the platform’s international rollout. DAZN notes that NFL Game Pass operates as a dedicated add-on package rather than part of the standard DAZN subscription, available directly through account management settings.
Roster Updates and Key Matchups
On the field, the game features several marquee names despite notable injuries. Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson, a two-time NFL MVP, leads an offense that may remain without wide receiver Zay Flowers due to a hamstring injury sustained in Week 1. Running back Derrick Henry anchors the ground game for a Ravens squad under head coach Jesse Minter. Meanwhile, Dallas is guided by head coach Brian Schottenheimer and quarterback Dak Prescott, throwing to a receiving corps featuring CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens. The Cowboys enter the matchup missing several defensive contributors, including linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, safeties Malik Hooker and P.J. Locke, and cornerback Cobie Durant.
Global Expansion Path
Sunday’s fixture in Rio forms part of a broader international schedule comprising nine games across seven countries this season. Following stops in Australia and Brazil, the NFL’s international series will visit London, Madrid, Munich, Mexico, and Paris. The slate includes a scheduled matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New Orleans Saints at the Stade de France on October 25, 2026, marking the first regular-season NFL game played in France.
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