Overview

• The NFL committed to stage at least three regular-season games in Rio over the next five years beginning in 2026.
• Games will be held at Estadio Maracanã, the first time the venue hosts an official NFL matchup.
• League officials said they will work with Rio’s municipal and state authorities to deliver the events.
• Rio leaders welcomed the move, adding the games to the city’s official calendar and highlighting tourism and economic benefits.
• Dates, participating teams and kickoff times will be announced later as part of an international slate that includes Dublin, London, Berlin and Madrid in 2025 and Melbourne in 2026.