# Ravens-Cowboys game at Maracanã Stadium

> NFL plays first game in Brazil at Maracanã Stadium.
- Title: Ravens-Cowboys game at Maracanã Stadium · NBC Sports
- Summary: NFL plays first game in Brazil at Maracanã Stadium. The NFL will host its third straight year of games in Brazil at Maracanã Stadium on Sunday, with the…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/close-up-images-of-field-at-maracana-stadium-a-day-before-ravens-cowboys
- Published: 2026-09-26T22:17:01.413+00:00
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- Topics: ravens, cowboys, maracanã stadium, nfl, brazil, synthetic grass, sports
## Ravens-Cowboys game
The Ravens and Cowboys will play on Sunday at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
## Field condition concerns
Close-up images show synthetic grass stitched into real grass, described as 'looks like dog shit' by a source.

> looks like dog shit
## League assurance
The NFL confirmed there is 'no need to worry' about field readiness for the game.

> no need to worry
## Third straight year in Brazil
This will be the NFL's third consecutive year hosting a game in Brazil, part of its global fan outreach.
## Game time
The game starts at 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday, with millions watching the field conditions.
## Key takeaway

The NFL will host its third straight year of games in Brazil at Maracanã Stadium on Sunday, with the Ravens and Cowboys playing on synthetic grass.