Ravens vs Cowboys 2026: Game Day & Baltimore Watch Guide

The Baltimore Ravens take on the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, September 27, 2026, with kickoff at 4:25 PM ET on CBS and Paramount+. There is a twist: this game is being played at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — not M&T Bank Stadium. It is the NFL's first regular-season game in Rio and the Ravens' international game for the 2026 season. That means Ravens fans in Baltimore will not be heading to the stadium this week. But a 4:25 PM Sunday kickoff against America's Team still calls for a game-day plan — and for many fan groups, that means gathering at a bar, a watch party, or a private viewing setup.

Game Details

This is the NFL's first regular-season game in Rio de Janeiro and the Ravens' third international game in franchise history (after London in 2017 and 2023). Dallas is consistently one of the most-watched franchises in the NFL, and a Ravens-Cowboys matchup draws national attention regardless of where it is played. Head coach Jesse Minter's Ravens are building their identity in 2026 after the coaching transition, and a strong performance in the international spotlight would generate momentum heading into the October home stretch. The full 2026 Ravens schedule is on the official team site.

How to Watch in Baltimore

Baltimore's bar scene comes alive on Ravens Sundays. For the 4:25 PM Cowboys kickoff, the late-afternoon slot means fans have time to gather, eat, and settle in before the game.

Federal Hill — the epicenter of Ravens watch culture. The cluster of bars along Cross Street runs drink specials with wall-to-wall TVs. Canton — the O'Donnell Square area draws Ravens crowds on Sundays. Fells Point — a mix of neighborhood bars and larger venues with game-day setups. Power Plant Live — downtown's entertainment district, walkable from the Inner Harbor, typically hosts organized watch events for marquee games.

For groups that want to make the Cowboys game a social event — a birthday gathering, a fantasy league meetup, a friends reunion — the bar-hopping format works better with a vehicle and driver than with everyone driving separately and trying to find parking in Federal Hill at 3:30 PM on a Sunday.

The Designated Driver Question

A 4:25 PM kickoff means the game ends around 7:30 to 8:00 PM. For groups that arrive at a bar by 3:30 to settle in, that is four to five hours of eating, drinking, and watching football before someone has to drive home. A professional driver waiting outside when the postgame celebration wraps up means nobody sits out the drinks, nobody watches the clock, and nobody navigates Federal Hill's one-way streets after dark with a car full of people. The per-person cost split across a group of 6 or 8 is often comparable to rideshare surge pricing at 8:00 PM on a Sunday night.

Getting Around Baltimore on Game Day

Even though the Ravens are not playing at M&T Bank Stadium this week, a Cowboys kickoff still generates activity across the city. Bars fill early, parking in popular neighborhoods tightens, and the post-game crowd disperses after 8:00 PM.

From Baltimore suburbs (Towson, Ellicott City, Columbia, Bel Air) — Federal Hill parking is notoriously tight on weekends, and adding a Ravens game crowd makes it worse. From Annapolis (~30 mi) — a natural pairing: the game in a Baltimore bar, then dinner in the city. From DC/Northern Virginia (~40-50 mi) — Ravens fans in the DC suburbs can combine a trip to Baltimore with the city's game-day atmosphere.

Looking Ahead: Next Home Game

The Ravens return to M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, October 4 at 1:00 PM when they host the Tennessee Titans. For fans looking to attend a live game, that is the next opportunity. The October home schedule brings back-to-back home dates with the Titans (Oct 4) and Bengals (Oct 25), giving Baltimore fans two chances to see the Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium before November.

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