How to Watch Ravens vs Cowboys in Rio 2026

Last verified: August 2, 2026
Game: Baltimore Ravens at Dallas Cowboys
Venue: Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio date and kickoff: Sunday, September 27 at 5:25 p.m. BRT
US date and kickoff: Sunday, September 27 at 4:25 p.m. ET / 1:25 p.m. PT
Confirmed US coverage: CBS, Paramount+ and mobile NFL+
Confirmed Brazil full-season route: NFL Game Pass on DAZN

The NFL's first regular-season game in Rio de Janeiro brings the Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys to Maracanã Stadium. Kickoff is 5:25 p.m. in Rio on Sunday, September 27, which is 4:25 p.m. Eastern and 1:25 p.m. Pacific in the United States.

CBS, Paramount+ and NFL+ are confirmed for US viewers. In Brazil, DAZN's NFL Game Pass is the safest confirmed full-season option because DAZN says it carries every NFL game live and on demand. A separate game-specific Brazilian television or Portuguese-commentary announcement was not available when this guide was checked; do not assume ESPN, Disney+, CazéTV or RedeTV will carry it until an official listing appears.

Ravens vs Cowboys Rio start time

The NFL's official Rio announcement confirms Sunday, September 27, Maracanã Stadium and the 4:25 p.m. ET US kickoff. Rio is one hour ahead of Eastern Daylight Time on that date, producing the 5:25 p.m. BRT local kickoff. The official Week 3 schedule is the best page to recheck before game day.

These are kickoff times, not the beginning of pregame coverage. Open the official event page early and recheck the schedule within 48 hours of the game.

Viewing options at a glance

Rights and catalogs depend on the country where you are watching. A service carrying the game in the United States may not have the same feed in Brazil, and a general NFL partner list is not proof of a game-specific telecast.

How to watch Ravens vs Cowboys in the United States

Watch on CBS

CBS is the confirmed US television network. If the game appears on your local CBS affiliate, you can watch through a pay-TV package that includes the station or receive it with a compatible antenna where the signal is available.

An antenna is the only confirmed route that may avoid a recurring subscription, but reception is never guaranteed. It depends on the affiliate assigned to your area, distance from its transmitter, terrain, building materials and antenna placement. Check the local CBS schedule and a reception map before buying equipment.

Stream on Paramount+

Paramount+ confirms that every NFL on CBS game airing on a viewer's local CBS station can be streamed live with any Paramount+ plan. Current direct US prices checked August 2 are:

• Paramount+ Essential: $8.99 per month
• Paramount+ Premium: $13.99 per month or $139.99 per year

Essential includes NFL on CBS and supports up to three simultaneous streams. Premium adds the live local CBS station, fewer on-demand ads, downloads, 4K on selected titles and SHOWTIME. The football game itself can still contain broadcast commercials on either plan.

Use the official Paramount+ 2026 NFL schedule to confirm the local game listing, then check the current plan page before paying. Prices, promotions and taxes can change.

Use NFL+ on a phone or tablet

NFL+ includes live local and primetime regular-season games, including this Rio matchup, but live viewing is restricted to phones and tablets. It is not a live-TV solution for a television, laptop or desktop.

Current direct prices are:

• NFL+: $6.99 per month or $49.99 per year
• NFL+ Premium: $14.99 per month or $99.99 per year

NFL+ Premium adds full-game, condensed and All-22 replays on supported devices after the game. The NFL's NFL+ comparison page explains the device limits, and its official price page lists current pricing.

How to watch Ravens vs Cowboys in Brazil

NFL Game Pass on DAZN

DAZN's Brazilian help center says NFL Game Pass provides every NFL game live and on demand. That makes it the confirmed full-season route for viewers in Brazil while the game-specific local television listing remains unresolved.

NFL Game Pass can be purchased separately; a regular DAZN sports subscription is not required. DAZN lists support for phones, tablets, web browsers, smart TVs and streaming players. Its current stream limits are:

• Season Pro: two simultaneous streams on one IP address
• Season Pro Ultimate: five simultaneous streams across two IP addresses

DAZN also provides replays and permits supported library downloads on iPhone, iPad, Android phones and Android tablets, although rights restrictions can exclude some titles. See the official Brazil NFL Game Pass stream-limit guide and separate-subscription explanation.

The 2026 season price was not clearly published in the official Brazilian material reviewed, so this guide does not reuse an old season or one-game promotion. Check the local checkout page for the total price, billing period, automatic-renewal date and refund terms.

Will there be Portuguese commentary or Brazilian TV coverage?

No game-specific Portuguese-language feed or separate Brazilian TV/streaming partner was confirmed in the official sources reviewed on August 2. NFL Game Pass may offer more than one audio feed for selected games, but availability can vary by event and device.

Before subscribing specifically for Portuguese coverage:

1. Open the Ravens-Cowboys event page in DAZN and inspect its available audio tracks.
2. Check the official NFL Brasil accounts and NFL Brazil viewing page.
3. Check only dated September 27 schedules from licensed broadcasters.
4. Do not treat coverage of a previous Brazil game as proof of rights for this one.

This section will be updated when the NFL or a Brazilian broadcaster publishes a game-specific listing.

How to watch outside the US and Brazil

NFL Game Pass on DAZN is the league's broad international live and on-demand service in most markets. Local rights can override or supplement it, and Canada has different NFL distribution arrangements.

Before paying:

1. Confirm that NFL Game Pass is offered in the country where you will physically watch.
2. Search for the Ravens-Cowboys event tile, not just a generic NFL logo.
3. Check the local 2026 price and renewal terms at checkout.
4. Verify the supported device and simultaneous-stream rules.
5. Recheck the local date; viewers in India and Australia watch early Monday, September 28.

Using a subscription from another country does not guarantee the same sports rights while traveling. Start2Watch recommends licensed services for the viewer's actual location and does not provide instructions for bypassing rights restrictions.

Is there a free Ravens vs Cowboys Rio stream?

In the United States, a local CBS affiliate may be receivable over the air with an antenna. That does not create a free online stream, and reception depends on the viewer's location and equipment.

Paramount+, NFL+ and NFL Game Pass are paid services. No nationwide US free online stream and no game-specific free Brazilian television or online stream were confirmed at verification time.

Promotional trials can be temporary, account-specific and set to renew automatically. Read the checkout screen and cancellation deadline instead of relying on an old offer. Start2Watch does not link to unofficial IPTV sellers, copied accounts, social-media mirrors or unlicensed restreams.

Which option is best for your device?

Do not plan to cast NFL+ mobile live video to a TV as a workaround: the NFL's live access is licensed for phones and tablets. Use Paramount+ or a CBS television route for a large-screen US live stream.

Set up the stream before kickoff

1. Confirm the event appears in the service and region you will use.
2. Update Paramount+, DAZN or the NFL app and the device operating system.
3. Verify the account's billing status and test another live channel or video.
4. Select the desired audio track in advance if Portuguese commentary is important.
5. Stop large downloads and unnecessary 4K streams on the same network.
6. Open coverage 15 to 20 minutes before the 5:25 p.m. Rio kickoff.
7. Keep the official NFL Week 3 schedule available for a late operational update.

Use Start2Watch's internet speed guide for HD and 4K streaming to size the connection for your household. If the video stalls, follow the stream buffering diagnostic. Fire TV users can also use the Firestick Wi-Fi troubleshooting guide.

Ravens vs Cowboys Rio FAQs

What time is Ravens vs Cowboys in Rio?

Kickoff is 5:25 p.m. BRT on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Maracanã Stadium.

What time is the Rio NFL game in the United States?

It starts Sunday, September 27 at 4:25 p.m. ET, 3:25 p.m. CT, 2:25 p.m. MT and 1:25 p.m. PT.

What channel is Ravens vs Cowboys on?

CBS is the confirmed US television network. Paramount+ is the confirmed US stream, NFL+ carries it live on US phones and tablets, and NFL Game Pass on DAZN is the confirmed full-season route in Brazil and most international markets.

Can I watch Ravens vs Cowboys on Paramount+ Essential?

Yes. Paramount+ says NFL on CBS games airing on the viewer's local CBS station can be streamed live on any Paramount+ plan, including Essential.

Can I watch live on a TV with NFL+?

No. NFL+ live local and primetime game access is limited to phones and tablets. NFL+ Premium replays work across supported devices after the game.

Will the Rio game have Portuguese commentary?

A game-specific Portuguese-language feed was not confirmed as of August 2. Check the DAZN event page's audio menu and official NFL Brasil announcements nearer September 27.

Is there a free stream in Brazil?

No game-specific free Brazilian stream or free-to-air telecast was confirmed when this guide was verified. That may change after a licensed partner publishes its September 27 schedule.

Is a replay available?

NFL Game Pass on DAZN includes live and on-demand games internationally. In the US, NFL+ Premium includes full, condensed and All-22 replays. Paramount+ availability after the live broadcast can vary, so do not rely on it as the only replay plan.

Verification and update policy

This guide was verified on August 2, 2026 using official NFL, Paramount+ and DAZN sources for the matchup, stadium, kickoff, US distribution, prices, device restrictions, replay features and Brazil's confirmed NFL Game Pass route.

Start2Watch will recheck the kickoff, CBS affiliate listings, Paramount+ terms, NFL+ prices, DAZN's 2026 Brazil price, Portuguese audio and any separate licensed Brazilian television or free-stream announcement within 48 hours of the game. Any material change will be corrected and the visible verification date updated.

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