The NFL has officially announced its international game schedule for the 2026 season, featuring matchups in five different countries, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The slate is highlighted by a historic Week 1 season opener between the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers in Australia.
Following the opener, the league will travel to Brazil in Week 3 for a high-profile contest between the Baltimore Ravens and the Dallas Cowboys. London will once again serve as a primary hub, hosting a three-week series of games. This includes the Indianapolis Colts versus the Washington Commanders in Week 4, followed by the Jacksonville Jaguars hosting back-to-back games against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 5 and the Houston Texans in Week 6.
The 2026 international tour also includes debuts in new markets. In Week 7, the Pittsburgh Steelers are scheduled to face the New Orleans Saints in France. The current international schedule concludes in Week 9 with the Cincinnati Bengals taking on the Atlanta Falcons in Spain. Further details regarding specific venues and kickoff times have not yet been released.
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