The equipment, date and schedule for the match that will be played in Brazil will be announced soon.
After or success with two games in São Paulo, the NFL He announced that he will expand his performance in the Brazilian market. The National Football League He disclosed that he signed an agreement for the realization of at least three games of the regular season over five years from 2026.
“The NFL held two games in Brazil in São Pauloin the Arena Corinthiansand now it will expand its presence through the country to Río”, He cited the league in a statement.
The League also stressed that the teams that will play, together with the date of the game and the start schedule, will be announced later.
“Giving continuity to the success of the games in São Paulo, We could not be more excited to play one of the most iconic cities in the world: Rio de Janeiro, ”he said or commissioner of the NFL, Roger Goodell.
“We look forward to work close collaboration with our municipal and state parties in Rio, along with the historic Maracaná stadium, to deepen our ties with dozens of millions of fans in Brazil throughout South America.”
The “romance” between Janeiro River and the NFL It happened before the realization of the first match of the League in Brazil.
“The multiannual association of the National Football League With Rio, a vibrant city where people want to be, is a perfect combination, ”said Eduardo paesmayor of Janeiro River.
“It will be a historical event, since the matches of the NFL They will be included in the official calendar of our city. I am anxious to see an American football match in Maracaná, the most iconic temple in world football. ”
The NFL held two regular season games in Brazil. In 2024, the Philadelphia Eagles Ao beat Green Bay Packers by 34-29. In 2025, Los Angeles Chargers defeated Ao Kansas City Chiefs by 21-21.
