NC State, Virginia Reportedly Agree to Play Historic CFB Game in Brazil

NC State and Virginia are reportedly set to face off in an international matchup during the 2026 college football season.

According to 247Sports' R. Cory Smith, the Cavaliers and Wolfpack will clash with each other in the first game ever played in Brazil. The contest will count as an ACC game, marking the conference's first international battle since 2024.

The ACC has played five total games outside the United States, via Smith.

The 2026 matchup will also mark the first international game played by NC State and Virginia in the history of each program.

Brazil has already hosted two NFL games at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, with three more contests scheduled to occur in Rio de Janeiro over the next five years starting in 2026.

NC State and Virginia have faced off 59 total times, with the Wolfpack owning a 37-21-1 record in the rivalry. Their most recent meeting occurred on Sept. 6, as NC State emerged with a 35-31 victory.

The Wolfpack currently sit at 5-5 during their 2025 campaign, as they've lost five of their past seven games following a 3-0 start to the year.

As for the Cavaliers, they own a 9-2 record in their fourth season under head coach Tony Elliott and held the No. 19 spot in the latest College Football Playoff rankings.