Maracana Stadium Turf Maintenance Underway Just Hours Before NFL Kickoff
Workers were still trimming the turf at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro less than 30 hours before the NFL game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Baltimore Ravens.
Dothan, AL, September 26, 2026 —
Final preparations for the National Football League (NFL) game at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro involved last-minute turf maintenance. Workers were observed trimming the stadium’s playing field with less than 30 hours remaining before the scheduled kickoff.
The NFL game is set to feature a matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Baltimore Ravens. The proximity of the turf work to the game’s commencement highlights the compressed timeline for stadium readiness. Details regarding the specific timing of the turf trimming operation or any potential impact on the game’s schedule were not immediately available.
The Maracana Stadium is a prominent venue located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, known for hosting major sporting events. This upcoming NFL game marks a significant event for the stadium and the sport’s presence in the region. The condition of the playing surface is critical for the safety of the athletes and the quality of the game. The exact nature of the work being performed by the groundskeeping crew was not specified beyond trimming the turf.
Further information regarding the stadium’s operational status leading up to the event was not provided in the available summary. The identity of the contractor or groundskeeping company responsible for the turf maintenance was also not disclosed. The event is scheduled to proceed as planned, with teams and officials expected to arrive and prepare for the highly anticipated contest.
Story summarized from the original created by MAURICIO SAVARESE, Associated Press on www.wdhn.com, see more information here.
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