Summary
In 2026, NC State and Virginia will play an ACC football game in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, marking the first FBS college football game held in South America. The game will take place at Nilton Santos Stadium and will be broadcast on ESPN.
Key Facts
- The game will be held on August 29, 2026, at Nilton Santos Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
- This is the first time an FBS college football game will be played in South America.
- NC State and Virginia are the two teams competing in this historic matchup.
- The event is called "College Football Brasil" and will be shown on ESPN and potentially other streaming services.
- Nilton Santos Stadium has a capacity of 44,661 and previously hosted events for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
- Virginia will be designated as the home team for this game.
- The game will count towards the ACC standings for the 2026 season.
