NC State and Virginia will kick off the 2026 college football season with a Week 0 game in Brazil, marking the first time a collegiate contest has been played in the country. The game,initially a home-and-home series,will be played in Brazil and count as a conference matchup as the ACC transitions to a nine-game league schedule next year.
The move follows the NFL’s accomplished inaugural game in São Paulo in 2025, featuring the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Chargers, which generated important interest in American football among Brazilian fans. While college football games have been held in Europe in recent years, this represents a new expansion for the sport.
Details regarding the specific location and date within Week 0 are forthcoming. Fans anticipating travel to the game should prepare for significant expenses.
