NFL Plans Nine International Games by 2026, Goodell Says

The NFL is set to make its first-ever regular-season game debut in Australia this week. Commissioner Roger Goodell, who signed a four-year contract extension keeping him until March 2031, indicated plans for global expansion, aiming for nine international games in 2026 and ten in 2027. Last year's international game attracted 18.5 million viewers in the U.S. but only 1.2 million abroad. This strategic move reflects an effort to increase the NFL's global footprint despite current challenges, including a collective bargaining agreement limiting international games to ten.