Overview

• Rio de Janeiro will host at least three regular‑season games beginning in 2026 under a multi‑year agreement, with matches at Maracanã.
• The league also confirmed its first regular‑season game in Australia in 2026 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
• Specific teams, dates, and kickoff times for the Rio fixtures will be released at a later date.
• Commissioner Roger Goodell characterized the move as part of the NFL’s global expansion, while Mayor Eduardo Paes welcomed the partnership and its addition to the city’s event calendar.
• BILD reports the Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, and Philadelphia Eagles hold Brazil marketing rights, and that the Los Angeles Rams are slated as the Melbourne home team.