Rio de Janeiro Travel Schedule Sets Stage for

Dallas Cowboys released their detailed travel itinerary for the Week 3 matchup in Rio de Janeiro, confirming departure times, practice facilities, and a chartered flight that will land at Galeão International Airport on Thursday evening, the team announced on Monday.

The schedule shows the squad leaving Dallas on Tuesday morning, arriving in Rio on Wednesday, and holding a two‑day practice at the city’s state‑of‑the‑art training complex before the Thursday night kickoff against the Baltimore Ravens.

“We’ve mapped every detail to keep our players focused and healthy,” a Cowboys spokesperson told reporters. Adding that the chartered jet will provide “customized rest cycles” for the team.

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and his staff are treating the trip as a “business trip,” according to a Baltimore Ravens news release, emphasizing the need to adapt to local field conditions and time‑zone differences.

Fans are already on the move. Hundreds of Ravens supporters booked flights to Rio, marking the franchise’s first international fan rally since the 2023 game in Mexico City, as reported by WBAL‑TV.

The logistical challenge is significant. The Cowboys must navigate a 5‑hour time shift, humid tropical climate. A stadium that has never hosted an NFL regular‑season game. Analysts note that teams that arrive early and secure dedicated practice slots tend to mitigate performance dips.

Beyond the on‑field impact, the Rio venture opens a new revenue frontier. Tech partners are eyeing the Brazilian market for 5G streaming trials. While Local sponsors see exposure to a 30‑million‑viewer U.S. audience. The NFL’s international strategy, highlighted in recent league reports, positions Brazil as the next growth hub.

According to CBS News, the Cowboys have arranged a “travel‑first” protocol that includes staggered meals, light‑exposure therapy. A dedicated sports‑science team to monitor fatigue. The plan mirrors the league’s best‑practice playbook for overseas games.

Both clubs will face a compressed preparation window, but the Cowboys’ proactive itinerary gives them a competitive edge. The matchup, featuring a high‑octane Ravens offense against a Cowboys defense that struggled in Week 2, now carries added intrigue as the teams adapt to an unfamiliar environment.

Sources

• Sports Illustrated
• News & Notes: Lamar Jackson, Ravens Preparing for a ‘Business Trip’ to Brazil
• Ravens fans fly to Rio for first international game since 2023
• How the Dallas Cowboys plan to handle international travel for their game in Brazil