Maracana Stadium's Playing Surface Still Undergoing Final Touches Hours Before NFL Showdown
Even as the clock ticked down to less than 30 hours before the NFL’s inaugural contest in Rio de Janeiro, workers were still busy fine‑tuning the grass at the iconic Maracana Stadium. The matchup, pitting the Dallas Cowboys against the Baltimore Ravens, demanded a pristine playing field, yet the stadium’s pitch had been a source of anxiety for nearly two weeks. The concern stemmed from the turf’s…
Sept. 26, 2026, 6:30 p.m.