NFL · 2026 Season

NFL International
Series

Nine regular-season games on four continents in 2026 — kickoff times in your own time zone, ticket prices, weather and packing notes, and where to eat, drink, sleep and explore in every host city.

Games
9
Continents
4
Countries
7
Stadiums
8
Dallas Cowboys vs Baltimore Ravens
Maracanã Stadium
Local kickoff Your kickoff
Maracanã sits in the North Zone, well away from the tourist South Zone. The sound advice from local guides: base yourself in Zona Sul (Copacabana or Ipanema) and ride the Metro in — Line 1 to Estácio/Central, then Line 2 to Maracanã station, about 35–40 minutes and well-policed on matchday.

Eat

Drink

Pubs & Bars

  • Pavão AzulCopacabana
    High-energy botequim famous for fried cod balls and cold beer.
  • CervantesCopacabana
    Rio institution since 1955, famous late-night sandwiches, open very late.
  • Praça Varnhagen~1.2km from stadium
    A whole square of botecos in Tijuca — the genuine local pre-match warm-up hub.
  • Bar dos ChicosNear stadium
    Informal, close to the ground, cold beer, casual pre-match stop.

Sports Bars — NFL & RedZone

  • The Clover Irish PubCopacabana
    Irish pub on Av. Atlântica that shows sporting events, including NFL.
  • Blue AgaveCopacabana
    American-owned Mexican bar & grill, games on year-round — also has an Ipanema branch.

Sports-package coverage varies bar to bar — worth a quick call to confirm they'll have this specific game (and RedZone) on before you commit for the day.

Stay

Budget

Selina CopacabanaWell-known hostel chain, Zona Sul base.
Che LagartoIpanema or Copacabana location.

Mid-range

Windsor MiramarCopacabana beachfront, 4-star.
PortoBay Rio InternacionalCopacabana, well-reviewed.

Luxury

Belmond Copacabana PalaceThe historic icon, private beach.
Fasano Rio de JaneiroIpanema design-hotel luxury on Av. Vieira Souto.

See & Do