NFL's 2026 International Schedule Leaked: Record Nine Games Across the Globe
The NFL's upcoming international schedule has been leaked ahead of its official release, revealing that a record nine games will be played in various cities around the world in 2026. The schedule includes games in Paris, Mexico City, London, Melbourne, Munich, Madrid, and Rio. The first games are set to feature the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia, and the Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens in Rio, Brazil. The Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to play twice in London, facing the Philadelphia Eagles and Houston Texans at different stadiums.
In addition to the London games, other matchups include the Washington Commanders against the Indianapolis Colts in London, the Pittsburgh Steelers against the New Orleans Saints in Paris, the Cincinnati Bengals against the Atlanta Falcons in Madrid, and the New England Patriots against the Detroit Lions in Munich. The Minnesota Vikings will also play the San Francisco 49ers in Mexico City. Fans have expressed mixed reactions to the international schedule, with some excited about their favorite teams playing abroad and others questioning the absence of games in the US.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell recently revealed that the league finalized the schedule just a day before its official release. The full international slate will be officially announced on Wednesday, with details available on NFL Network's Good Morning Football show. Stay tuned for more updates on the upcoming international games and matchups.