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NFL to Return to Mexico Next Season as Part of International Series Slate
The NFL's multiyear deal includes games in 2026, 2027, and 2028, raising the total international games to nine in 2026, the most ever, reflecting strong market confidence.
- On Monday, Commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed a regular-season game in Mexico City at Estadio Banorte for December 2026 and a multiyear deal for 2027 and 2028 seasons.
- Since 2022, the NFL paused Mexico City games while Estadio Azteca underwent 2026 World Cup renovations, and Mexico City remains key in the NFL's international-expansion strategy, the league said.
- Nine international games are scheduled for 2026 across four continents, featuring Paris, Melbourne, Rio de Janeiro, Munich, Madrid, and three in London, Ian Rapoport noted.
- With the multiyear deal, the league signals confidence in Mexico City as a strong host, but participating NFL teams for the 2026 game at Estadio Banorte remain to be announced.
- Planning for broader growth, the NFL says Mexico City's return signals ongoing global expansion as part of its international-expansion strategy, with up to 16 games per season hoped for.
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Five days from the Super Bowl LX, between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, the NFL confirmed its next game in Mexico. League commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed the news this Monday 2 February during a press conference. Goodell noted that the NFL game in Mexico will be played at the Aztec Stadium, which had a series of remodelings for the FIFA World Cup 2026. According to the NFL commissioner, the meeting would be held next De…
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