NFL plans to hold Ravens-Cowboys game in Rio despite field concerns
The league intends to stage the Ravens versus Cowboys matchup at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, acknowledging that the playing surface may appear poor on television.
The National Football League confirmed that the scheduled game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Dallas Cowboys will take place on Sunday at Rio de Janeiro's Maracanã Stadium. Officials said the league expects the match to proceed as planned, although the grass surface is likely to look substandard on broadcast.
"It will be very important for the teams to get early access to the field so that the players can make the right decisions about footwear for the game," a league spokesperson said.
The NFL noted that visual appearance and playing quality can differ, and that a field that looks poor may still be playable. The organization emphasized its commitment to international expansion and indicated that the condition of the turf will not halt the event.