"Trench Rossi Watanabe Facilitates NFL's Historic Regular Season Game in Brazil for 2026"

"Trench Rossi Watanabe has advised NFL International Licensing on the legal framework for hosting the first official NFL regular season game in Brazil, set for 2026 at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. This event is part of an agreement for at least three NFL games in the city over the next five years, expected to significantly boost the local economy and enhance Rio's reputation as a global sports hub."

Trench Rossi Watanabe advised NFL International Licensing on the legal structure for hosting a National Football League (NFL) regular season game in Brazil, scheduled for 2026, at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. This transaction marks the first official NFL game to be held at Maracanã and is part of a broader agreement that includes at least three regular season games in Rio de Janeiro over the next five years. The initiative is anticipated to have a significant economic impact, enhancing sectors such as tourism, hospitality, transportation, and commerce, while also strengthening the city’s reputation as a global hub for major sporting events. The legal team from Trench Rossi Watanabe involved in this transaction included partners Anna Mello and Thales Stucky, legal consultant Marcia Assis Calafate, and associate Caroline Strehler.

"Trench Rossi Watanabe Facilitates NFL's Historic Regular Season Game in Brazil for 2026"

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