Cowboys Will Play Game in Brazil in 2026 NFL Schedule, Team's 1st International Game Since 2014

The Dallas Cowboys will travel to Brazil to play a game in Rio de Janeiro during the 2026 season, the team announced Thursday.

It'll mark the Cowboys' first international game since 2014, per Jon Machota of The Athletic.

The only other regular-season contest that Dallas has played outside the United States was a 31-17 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London during its 2014 campaign (h/t Nick Eatman of the team's official website).

The 2026 game will be played at Maracanã Stadium, which has a capacity of 78,838 (via Eatman).

Brazil has already hosted two NFL games, as the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Green Bay Packers by the final score of 34-29 in 2024 at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo. The same venue hosted the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers in Week 1 of the 2025 season, as Los Angeles emerged with a 27-21 win.

Dallas will now head to Brazil as part of a recent commitment by the NFL to play three regular-season games over five years in Rio de Janeiro starting in 2026.

The Cowboys are looking to improve upon a 7-9-1 record in 2025, missing the playoffs for the second consecutive year.

Dak Prescott's play was a silver lining for Dallas, as he completed 67.3 percent of his throws for 4,552 yards and 30 touchdowns compared to 10 interceptions. His 70.3 QBR ranked No. 5 among 28 qualified quarterbacks, via ESPN.

While the Cowboys' upcoming international opponent is still to be determined, they're set to travel to Brazil next season.