NFL Pushing Ahead With Brazil Game Amid Field Complaints: ‘Bumps Everywhere’
The Cowboys are the designated home team.
The NFL is set to proceed with the Cowboys–Ravens game scheduled for next Sunday in Brazil, despite ongoing concerns about field conditions at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. The league's field conditions plan aims to ensure a high-quality playing surface for the international match. The NFL Players Association has been in contact with the league regarding the situation.
The Cowboys and Ravens are slated to play at 4:25 p.m. Eastern time next Sunday. This matchup is the second of nine international games on the NFL’s schedule for the season, following the 49ers' Week 1 victory over the Rams in Australia. Flamengo, currently leading Brazil’s Serie A, has expressed significant dissatisfaction with the field at their home stadium.
Goalkeeper Agustín Rossi and midfielder Giorgian De Arrascaeta both highlighted the poor condition of the pitch, noting that penalty areas are particularly bad and the field is riddled with bumps. Despite these complaints, the NFL remains committed to hosting the game during the international break. The league had previously made similar adjustments for field concerns, such as relocating a Chiefs–Rams game from Mexico City to Los Angeles in 2018 due to issues at Estadio Azteca.
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