Roger Goodell Says NFL Will Add an International Team at some Point: When and Where It Could Happen
Goodell said the league has no timetable, but nine international games in 2026 and 10 approved beyond that signal continued expansion.
- On Tuesday, Commissioner Roger Goodell stated he has "no doubt" the NFL will eventually establish a franchise outside the United States, marking a historic potential shift for the league.
- The league is expanding its global footprint with a record nine regular-season games scheduled for 2026 across four continents, seven countries, and eight stadiums.
- Goodell indicated the league would first "like to see" an NFL team established abroad before hosting a Super Bowl, though an NFL executive previously called such a bid "not a front-burner issue."
- Establishing a permanent overseas franchise presents significant hurdles for the NFL, including thousands of miles of additional travel, time-zone differences, and complex logistical demands for players and their families.
- Although London and Mexico City are frequently mentioned as potential candidates, Goodell did not identify a specific location or provide a timeline for when such an expansion might occur.
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The National Football League is driving its internationalization more than ever before. Nine games take place outside the USA this season. But Commissioner Roger Goodell has long been thinking about fixed teams in Europe, Mexico or perhaps Canada – and even a Super Bowl abroad.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell confirms league wants multiple teams based outside the US: 'no doubt'
The NFL has made no secret of its desire to increase its footprint internationally. Not content with dominating the domestic marketplace, commissioner Roger Goodell has been open about the importance of playing more games overseas.The 2026 season will already feature nine international games, spread out in different countries around the world. Melbourne, Australia hosts a week one game between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams. In wee…
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