Extra NFL international games planned for 2026
With a Melbourne game already confirmed for 2026 the league is reportedly expanding with additional international games.
en.as.comHere’s the latest on NFL international games for 2026.
- The NFL is planning a record nine international games in 2026, expanding global play across multiple continents. This includes a return to Mexico City and debuts in Madrid and Paris, with additional games in London and Melbourne.[3][4][5]
- Teams confirmed for 2026 international slate include the Jaguars, Commanders, Rams, 49ers, and others, with several matchups announced and others yet to be finalized as part of the full schedule release.[5]
- The league’s long-term aim is to reach a total of 16 international games annually, though the 2026 slate operates at nine games this season, the most ever in a single year to date.[3][5]
Illustration: The 2026 schedule expands to three games in London, adds Madrid and Paris, returns to Mexico City, and introduces Melbourne, marking a global footprint across four continents.[4][5]
If you’d like, I can pull specific game dates, host cities, and team matchups as soon as the full schedule is published, and provide a concise, day-by-day calendar.
Citations:
- NFL schedule release confirms nine international games and detailed matchups.[5]
- Reporting on plans to max international games near nine for 2026 and potential new markets.[2]
- Coverage of confirmed and rumored 2026 international locations including Mexico City, Madrid, Paris, Melbourne, and London.[4][3]