Five NFL teams assigned international venues for 2026 season
Five NFL teams assigned to play international games across Munich, London, Madrid, and Mexico City in 2026.
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NFL 2026 International Games
The NFL announced a record nine international games for the 2026 regular season across four continents and seven countries, including inaugural games in Australia, Brazil, and Paris, alongside returning games in London, Madrid, Mexico City, and Munich.
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2026-08-18 to 2026-11-15 · UTC publication dates
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NFL announces 2026 regular season schedule release for May 14
The National Football League announced that the full 2026 regular season schedule will be released on Thursday, May 14 at 8 p.m. ET. The release will be broadcast live on NFL Network, ESPN2, the ESPN App, and NFL+, with additional coverage on the NFL Channel on various streaming platforms.
NFL announces record nine international games for 2026 season
The NFL announced a record nine international games for the 2026 season, to be played across four continents, seven countries, and eight stadiums. Games are scheduled in London (three games), Madrid (one game), Melbourne (one game), Mexico City (one game), Munich (one game), Paris (one game), and Rio de Janeiro (one game).
Detroit Lions to host international game in Munich, Germany
The Detroit Lions are scheduled to host an international game at FC Bayern Munich Stadium in Munich, Germany during the 2026 season.
NFL to announce international games on May 13
The NFL will announce its remaining 2026 international games on Wednesday, May 13 at 9 a.m. ET on Good Morning Football on NFL Network, one day before the full schedule release.
Jacksonville Jaguars to play two games in London
The Jacksonville Jaguars are scheduled to play two regular-season games in London, including matches at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Wembley Stadium during the 2026 season.
Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys scheduled for Rio de Janeiro game
The Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys are scheduled to play at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on September 27, 2026, in the NFL's first regular-season game at that venue.
San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams to play in Melbourne, Australia
The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams are scheduled to meet at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 10, 2026, in the first regular-season NFL game in Australia. The game will air in the evening of September 10 in the United States.
Washington Commanders to host game in London
The Washington Commanders are scheduled to host one regular-season game in London during the 2026 season, playing at either Tottenham Hotspur Stadium or Wembley Stadium.
Atlanta Falcons to host game in Madrid, Spain
The Atlanta Falcons are scheduled to host a regular-season game in Madrid, Spain at Bernabéu Stadium during the 2026 season.
San Francisco 49ers to play in Mexico City
The San Francisco 49ers are scheduled to play a regular-season game in Mexico City, Mexico at Estadio Banorte during NFL Week 11 in the 2026 season.
New Orleans Saints to play in Paris, France
The New Orleans Saints are scheduled to face a TBD opponent in Paris, France at Stade de France Stadium during the 2026 season.
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NFL names three inaugural international game venues for 2026 season
NFL confirms three inaugural 2026 international venues: Melbourne, Rio de Janeiro, and Paris.
NFL plans record nine international games for 2026 season
NFL sets record with nine international games scheduled for 2026 season.