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NFL Expands International Games to Eight by 2026

10/22/2025

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The National Football League (NFL) plans to add two more international games in 2026, expanding league-organized games to eight and targeting 16 international games per season.
Currently seven international games are scheduled, six of which are league-organized.
Games are confirmed for Australia and Mexico City.
Saudi Arabia has shown interest in hosting a game.
The NFL will continue to evaluate its international market strategy and consider expanding to new countries.

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The National Football League (NFL) plans to add two more international games in 2026, expanding league-organized games to eight and targeting 16 international games per season.
Currently seven international games are scheduled, six of which are league-organized.
Games are confirmed for Australia and Mexico City.
Saudi Arabia has shown interest in hosting a game.
The NFL will continue to evaluate its international market strategy and consider expanding to new countries.