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Ricky Martin & Pedro Sampaio to Rock 2026 NFL Rio Game
18 Aug
Summary
- Ricky Martin and Pedro Sampaio will perform at the 2026 NFL Rio Game halftime.
- The game features the Ravens vs. Cowboys at Rio's Maracanã Stadium.
- This is the first NFL regular-season game ever to be held in Rio de Janeiro.
The NFL is expanding its international reach with the 2026 NFL Rio Game, set to take place on September 27, 2026. Puerto Rican music icon Ricky Martin and Brazilian DJ Pedro Sampaio have been announced as the performers for the halftime show. This marks a significant moment as it is the first NFL regular-season game to be held in Rio de Janeiro.
The game will see the Baltimore Ravens compete against the Dallas Cowboys at the legendary Maracanã Stadium. This event is part of a record-breaking 2026 International Games season for the NFL, which will span seven countries across four continents. Sampaio, a native of Rio, expressed his excitement about performing in his hometown at such a historic venue alongside Martin.
Ricky Martin, a global music phenomenon, shared his enthusiasm for returning to Rio and participating in another landmark NFL event. The performance underscores the NFL's growing embrace of Latin music's global influence. Limited-edition merchandise will be available to commemorate the halftime show at NFL Shops in Rio.
