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Robert Kraft Advocates for 18-Game NFL Season Expansion

1/21/2026

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Robert Kraft, owner of New England Patriots, supports expanding the NFL season to 18 games with one international game per team annually.
He says the change would boost the league's global presence and revenue.
Kraft noted that 93 of the top 100 television programs are NFL games.
The NFL increased international play to seven overseas games in 2025, with nine planned for 2026, aligning with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's vision.

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Robert Kraft, owner of New England Patriots, supports expanding the NFL season to 18 games with one international game per team annually.
He says the change would boost the league's global presence and revenue.
Kraft noted that 93 of the top 100 television programs are NFL games.
The NFL increased international play to seven overseas games in 2025, with nine planned for 2026, aligning with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's vision.