Report: NFL hopes to add two international games for 2026
The NFL is hoping to add two more international games in 2026, league executives said Tuesday, via Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal.
www.nbcsports.comHere’s the latest on NFL international games for 2026 based on recent reports.
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Nine international games planned in 2026, a record for the league, with multiple cities hosting (London, Mexico City, Melbourne, Madrid, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, Munich) across four continents. This marks the largest global slate in NFL history to date.[2][3][4][5]
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London will host three games, continuing the Jaguars and Commanders involvement, while the Jaguars are also slated for a second London game in 2026. The schedule aims to maintain a regular presence in the UK alongside other international sites.[5]
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Mexico City returns to the schedule in 2026, with multi-year commitments ensuring games there through 2028. Paris and Madrid are added destinations for the first time or expanded presence in Europe, continuing the league’s push into continental Europe.[4][5]
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Notable matchups announced or anticipated include the Rams vs. 49ers in Melbourne, Ravens vs. Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro, and the Saints vs. Saints’ opponent in Paris, with additional games in Munich and Barcelona/Madrid as part of the expanded rotation. Several pairings are still labeled as "to be announced," with full dates and times released in conjunction with the regular-season schedule in spring 2026.[3][4][5]
Would you like a concise table summarizing the nine 2026 international games by city, country, and primary teams, or a short explainer of how the NFL schedules these international games and manages travel for teams? I can also pull the official matchup list for you with current dates if you’d like.[5]