Lamar Jackson and the Ravens prepare for regular-season game in Brazil
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 10:27 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is scheduled to play the Dallas Cowboys at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on September 27. The Week 3 matchup represents the first regular-season NFL game held in Brazil and serves as part of the league’s international expansion strategy. Jackson, a two-time MVP entering his latest campaign under head coach Jesse Minter, expressed interest in the cultural experience of visiting Brazil alongside the competitive requirements of the game. This contest marks the third international appearance for the Baltimore franchise, which previously played two games in London. For the Dallas Cowboys, the September 27 date serves as their first international game since 2014. The NFL maintains a long-term commitment to the region, with plans to host at least three regular-season matchups at the iconic venue over the next five years.
- •The Baltimore Ravens face the Dallas Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro on September 27.
- •The game takes place at Maracanã Stadium during Week 3 of the NFL season.
- •This is the first regular-season NFL game ever hosted in Brazil.
- •The NFL plans to hold at least three games at this venue over five years.
- •The Ravens are playing their third international game after two previous appearances in London.
- 10:27 PMYahoo Sports — Lamar Jackson Has One Big Reason to Be Excited About Brazil Game
"The Baltimore Ravens quarterback, Lamar Jackson, is set to experience a different kind of NFL game when the Ravens visit Brazil later this month. The two-time MVP will headline a historic matchup that would see his side matchup against the Dallas Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro on September 27 in Week 3. The game will mark the first-ever regular-season […] The post Lamar Jackson Has One Big Reason to Be Excited About Brazil Game appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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