The NFL is taking its game global like never before, and the 2026 schedule is proof that football fever is spreading far beyond U.S. borders. With a record-breaking nine international games on the docket, the league is set to deliver an unforgettable season that brings the gridiron to fans across seven different countries.
From the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground to the legendary Maracanã Stadium, the NFL is painting the world in team colors. The action kicks off in Week 1 with a classic NFC West showdown as the San Francisco 49ers face the Los Angeles Rams in Australia—a true "down under" debut that promises to be a spectacle. Then, in Week 3, the Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys take their rivalry to Brazil, marking another historic first for the league.
London remains a beloved home away from home, hosting three games this season. The Indianapolis Colts battle the Washington Commanders in Week 4, followed by the Philadelphia Eagles taking on the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 5, and the Houston Texans facing the Jaguars again in Week 6. That's right—the Jaguars are going international in a big way, making London their second home for a stretch.
But the NFL isn't stopping there. Week 7 brings the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints to the Stade de France in Paris, offering a taste of American football with a French flair. Week 9 sees the Cincinnati Bengals and Atlanta Falcons light up the Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, while Week 10 sends the New England Patriots and Detroit Lions to Munich's FC Bayern Munich Arena for a classic clash in Germany.
The international tour wraps up in Week 11 with a trip to Mexico City, where the Minnesota Vikings and San Francisco 49ers will battle under the lights at Estadio Banorte. It's a fitting finale for a season that proves the NFL is truly a global game.
Whether you're cheering from the stands in Rio or catching the action from your couch, these games are a celebration of football's growing reach. So mark your calendars, grab your team's gear, and get ready for a season that's breaking boundaries—one continent at a time.