NFL International Games 2026: Schedule, TV Info and Locations
The NFL international games 2026 schedule is the biggest the league has ever put together: nine regular season games across four continents, seven countries and eight stadiums. The run opens in Melbourne on September 10 and ends under the lights in Mexico City on November 22.
Three of those cities have never hosted a regular season NFL game before. Below is the full slate with kickoff times in ET, every venue and the exact channel or streaming service carrying each matchup.
NFL International Games 2026 Schedule
Every game below is confirmed in the official NFL international games announcement. Times are Eastern. The second team listed is the designated home team, which means it gives up one date at its own stadium.
| WEEK | DATE | MATCHUP | VENUE AND CITY | KICKOFF (ET) | WATCH ON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thu, Sep 10 | 49ers at Rams | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia | 8:35 PM | Netflix |
| 3 | Sun, Sep 27 | Ravens at Cowboys | Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 4:25 PM | CBS, Paramount+, NFL+ |
| 4 | Sun, Oct 4 | Colts at Commanders | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England | 9:30 AM | NFL Network, NFL+ |
| 5 | Sun, Oct 11 | Eagles at Jaguars | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England | 9:30 AM | NFL Network, NFL+ |
| 6 | Sun, Oct 18 | Texans at Jaguars | Wembley Stadium, London, England | 9:30 AM | NFL Network, NFL+ |
| 7 | Sun, Oct 25 | Steelers at Saints | Stade de France, Paris, France | 9:30 AM | NFL Network, NFL+ |
| 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | Bengals at Falcons | Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid, Spain | 9:30 AM | NFL Network, NFL+ |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | Patriots at Lions | FC Bayern Munich Arena, Munich, Germany | 9:30 AM | FOX, FOX One, NFL+ |
| 11 | Sun, Nov 22 | Vikings at 49ers | Estadio Banorte, Mexico City, Mexico | 8:20 PM | NBC, Peacock, NFL+ |
Only Weeks 2 and 8 sit outside the run. Six of the nine kick off at 9:30 AM ET, giving American viewers a full extra window of football before the traditional 1:00 PM slate begins.
You can also check: 2026 NFL full schedule and the 2026 NFL bye weeks
What is New About the 2026 International Slate
Six of the nine games are repeat markets. The other three break new ground.
- Australia joins the map. The 49ers and Rams play the first regular season NFL game ever staged in Australia, at the country’s largest stadium.
- Brazil moves to Rio de Janeiro. After two years in São Paulo, the Cowboys host the Ravens at the Maracanã, Brazil’s most famous ground.
- Paris gets its first game. The Saints host the Steelers at the Stade de France, making France the newest country on the NFL map.
- Mexico City is back. The Vikings and 49ers end a three season absence, the first NFL game there since 2022, when the 49ers beat the Cardinals at the old Estadio Azteca.
- London reaches 45 games. The capital has staged regular season football every year since 2007 apart from 2020, when the pandemic wiped out its slate. Three more this season take the running total to 45.
- Madrid returns. The Santiago Bernabéu hosts a second straight November game after its debut in 2025.
Stadiums and Locations for Every 2026 Game
- Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia: a 100,024 capacity arena built for cricket and Australian rules football, and the largest stadium in the Southern Hemisphere. This is its first NFL game.
- Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro: the site of two World Cup finals, in 1950 and 2014, and the largest stadium in Brazil.
- Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London: the only stadium outside North America purpose built for the NFL. Its grass pitch splits into three sections and retracts underground to reveal a permanent synthetic gridiron. It takes two games.
- Wembley Stadium, London: the venue that started the International Series in 2007 and still hosts one game a year.
- Stade de France, Paris: France’s national stadium and a first time NFL host.
- Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid: Real Madrid’s rebuilt home, back for a second NFL season.
- FC Bayern Munich Arena, Germany: Bayern Munich’s home ground, which seats about 70,000 in NFL configuration, part of the league’s long term German commitment.
- Estadio Banorte, Mexico City: the renamed Estadio Azteca, at 7,200 feet the highest venue on the NFL calendar.
How to Watch NFL International Games 2026
Coverage in 2026 is split across five different broadcasters, so no single subscription carries all nine games.
In the United States:
- NFL Network and NFL+: five games shown exclusively here, the three London dates in Weeks 4, 5 and 6, then Paris in Week 7 and Madrid in Week 9.
- Netflix: the Melbourne opener in Week 1. It streams in more than 200 countries and also airs on over the air TV in the Los Angeles and San Francisco markets.
- CBS, Paramount+ and NFL+: Rio de Janeiro in Week 3 at 4:25 PM ET, the only international game in a standard Sunday afternoon window.
- FOX, FOX One and NFL+: Munich in Week 10.
- NBC, Peacock and NFL+: Mexico City in Week 11 as Sunday Night Football.
Outside the United States: NFL Game Pass on DAZN streams every game in most territories, and local rights holders carry games in their own markets. The league’s ways to watch by country guide lets you pick your region and see the official carrier.
A note on the Melbourne kickoff: 8:35 PM ET on Thursday is 10:35 AM on Friday, September 11, in Melbourne. That 14 hour gap is the widest for any regular season NFL game, and it lands as a morning game for the home crowd. The trip is one reason the 49ers face roughly 38,000 travel miles this season, a league record.
Which Teams Travel in 2026
Sixteen clubs appear in the nine games. The other sixteen play no international game at all. Jacksonville and San Francisco each show up twice.
- Designated home teams: Rams, Cowboys, Commanders, Jaguars (twice), Saints, Falcons, Lions, 49ers.
- Visiting teams: 49ers, Ravens, Colts, Eagles, Texans, Steelers, Bengals, Patriots, Vikings.
- Staying home: Chiefs, Bills, Packers, Bears, Giants, Jets, Seahawks, Browns, Cardinals, Panthers, Broncos, Raiders, Chargers, Dolphins, Buccaneers and Titans.
Rest matters as much as travel. Jacksonville, New Orleans and New England each get a bye the week straight after playing abroad. San Francisco does not: the 49ers take their break in Week 8, then play in Mexico City in Week 11 and go straight back to work.
Marketing rights sit behind some of the pairings. Under the NFL Global Markets Program, clubs hold promotional rights in specific countries, the Saints in France and the Jaguars in the United Kingdom among them. Those rights cover fan engagement and commercial activity rather than hosting duties, so they often line up with the home team pick without deciding it.
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NFL International Games 2026 FAQs
How many NFL international games are there in 2026?
Nine, a league record. The 2026 slate covers four continents, seven countries and eight stadiums, opening in Melbourne in Week 1 and closing in Mexico City in Week 11.
When is the first NFL international game of 2026?
Thursday, September 10, when the San Francisco 49ers face the Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Kickoff is 8:35 PM ET, which is Friday morning, September 11, in Melbourne.
What channel are the NFL international games 2026 on?
Five air exclusively on NFL Network and stream on NFL+: the three London games, Paris and Madrid. Netflix has Melbourne, CBS and Paramount+ have Rio de Janeiro, FOX and FOX One have Munich, and NBC and Peacock have Mexico City on Sunday Night Football. NFL+ also carries those last three.
What time do the London and European games start?
All four European games kick off at 9:30 AM ET. Locally that is 2:30 PM in London and Paris, and 3:30 PM in Madrid and Munich.
Is the NFL playing in Mexico in 2026?
Yes. The Minnesota Vikings visit the San Francisco 49ers at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City on Sunday, November 22 at 8:20 PM ET on NBC. It is the first NFL regular season game in Mexico since November 2022, with the venue rebuilt and renamed from Estadio Azteca.
Which teams are the designated home teams in 2026?
Rams in Melbourne, Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro, Commanders and Jaguars in London, Saints in Paris, Falcons in Madrid, Lions in Munich and 49ers in Mexico City. Jacksonville hosts twice. Each home team gives up one date at its own stadium.
How can I watch NFL international games outside the United States?
Through NFL Game Pass on DAZN in most markets, plus the local broadcast partner in your country. The NFL runs a ways to watch by country tool that names the official carrier in each region.
Why does the NFL play regular season games overseas?
To grow the sport where interest is already climbing. The Global Markets Program hands clubs promotional rights in specific countries, so franchises such as the Saints in France and the Jaguars in the United Kingdom build a local fan base all year. Those rights cover marketing rather than scheduling.
Which NFL teams do not play abroad in 2026?
Sixteen clubs play no international game at all, among them the Chiefs, Bills, Packers, Bears, Giants, Jets, Seahawks and Browns.
Do NFL international games count in the standings?
Yes. All nine are regular season games with full playoff implications. None of them are preseason exhibitions.
The NFL international games 2026 slate runs from a Friday morning kickoff at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to a Sunday night at altitude in Mexico City, with three brand new host cities in between.
Bookmark this page and check back before each week, since we update the kickoff times and TV listings whenever the league adjusts them.
