Ravens and Cowboys prepare for game at Maracanã Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 10:17 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
The Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys are set to face off at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET. Concerns have been raised about the playing surface, with reports of visible synthetic grass amid limited natural grass. Despite these issues, the NFL has stated that there is no cause for concern regarding the field conditions. This matchup marks the league's third consecutive year hosting games in Brazil, reflecting its strategy to reach more global fans.
- •Ravens and Cowboys face each other on September 27.
- •Field at Maracanã shows poor quality with synthetic grass visible.
- •NFL reassures there is no need to worry about field conditions.
- •This is the NFL's third straight year hosting a game in Brazil.
- 10:17 PMYahoo Sports — Close-up images of field at Maracanã Stadium, a day before Ravens-Cowboys
"Ready or not, the Ravens and Cowboys will play on Sunday, at Maracanä Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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