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Although the NFL has played games in São Paulo, Brazil since 2024, the league travels to Rio de Janeiro for the first-ever NFL Rio Game. The NFL has been growing American Football around the world with regular season games played in international cities, such as London, Mexico City, Melbourne, Berlin, Dublin and others.
For the week three matchup, two premiere NFL teams with the Ravens and Cowboys play against each other for domination on the field. Meanwhile, there might be one or two celebrity sightings during the game too with a special halftime performance by Pedro Sampaio and Ricky Martin.
How to Watch NFL Rio Game 2026 Live Online, at a Glance:
When Does the NFL Rio Game 2026 Start?
The NFL Rio Game happens on Sunday (Sept. 27) with a matchup featuring the Baltimore Ravens (1-1) taking on the Dallas Cowboys (1-1) at Maracanã Stadium in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, with a start time of 4:25 p.m. ET/1:25 p.m. PT.
What TV Network Features the NFL Rio Game 2026?
The Ravens-Cowboys game broadcasts on CBS, while the NFL game is available to livestream on Paramount+.
Which Celebrities Are Making Appearances During the NFL Rio Game 2026?
NFL games are known for celebrity sightings, so it’s likely there may be a number of famous actors, actresses and recording artists in attendance. Artists have been known to appear at games in the past, include Brazilian NFL fans, Anitta, Luísa Sonza, Neymar Jr. and others.
In addition, Pedro Sampaio and Ricky Martin are scheduled to perform during the halftime show. It starts around 5:45 p.m. ET/2:45 p.m. PT.
Where to Watch the NFL Rio Game 2026 Live Online for Free
For cord-cutters, there are a few ways to watch the NFL Rio Game, if you don’t have cable, especially if you want to watch for free. DirecTV has a five-day free trial, while other streaming services, such as Fubo and Hulu + Live TV, also offer free trials, so you can watch Ravens vs. Cowboys for free.
DirecTV
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DirecTV
Comes with a five-day free trial.
A subscription to DirecTV gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, including CBS, at $59.99 per month for the first three months of service ($89.99 per month afterward). The service even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free, if you sign up now. It comes with access to ESPN Unlimited too for even more ESPN networks.
Fubo starts at $63.99 for the first month ($88.99 per month afterward) with more than 230 channels, including local and cable networks, like CBS, that are streamable on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and on web browsers. And with a five-day free trial, you can watch for free, if you act fast and sign up now.
Hulu
No Hidden Fees
Hulu + Live TV
Comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited.
For the NFL Rio Game: Ravens vs. Cowboys, the broadcast network CBS is available to watch with Hulu + Live TV. Prices for the cable alternative start at $89.99 per month for more than 100 live channels, while each plan comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited at no additional cost. Hulu + Live TV might be best for those who want all of these streaming services together in one package.
Paramount+
Stream on 3 devices at once
Paramount+
There are two plans to choose from: Paramount+ Essential and Paramount+ Premium (with Showtime).
Paramount+ has the NFL Rio Game on CBS streaming online, as well as past seasons. If you don’t already have a Paramount+ subscription, the streaming service plan goes for $8.99 per month (or $89.99 per year). With Paramount+, you’ll get access to a wide selection of TV shows and movies, live sports, 24-hour news with CBS News and more.
Although it doesn’t offer a free trial anymore, you can get access to Paramount+ for just $1, if you sign up for Walmart+. The retailer’s rewards program offers access to Paramount+ at no extra cost, while Walmart+ also offers a 30-day trial to take the service out for a test drive.
On Sunday (Sept. 27), the NFL Rio Game 2026: Baltimore Ravens vs. Dallas Cowboys broadcasts on CBS. One of the best ways to watch the game live is with DirecTV.
