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sports11 days ago•21 min saved

49ers Set for Regular-Season Game in Mexico City in 2026

The San Francisco 49ers will host a regular-season game in Mexico City in 2026 at Estadio Banorte as part of the NFL’s three-year commitment to playing regular-season games in Mexico City; the opponent will be announced later. The move underscores Mexico’s status as the NFL’s largest international fanbase, and the 49ers have previously played in Mexico City (2022) and were part of the league’s first international regular-season game in 2005.

via 49ers.com|

#49ers #estadio-banorte #international-games

sports11 days ago•2 min saved

Kittle teases 49ers’ 2026 world tour with memes as fans brace for travel

George Kittle reacted playfully on social media to the 49ers’ plan for two international games in 2026 (Australia and Mexico City), posting memes and captions that reflect fan nerves about the travel-heavy schedule; insiders say he could be back by Week 1 in Australia after a torn Achilles, but the long travel remains a concern for San Francisco’s aging core.

via Niner Noise|

#2026-schedule #george-kittle #international-games

sports23 days ago•1 min saved

Rams, 49ers to clash in Melbourne for first NFL game in Australia

The NFL will host nine international games in 2026, including the league’s first-ever game in Australia, a Melbourne matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers, continuing a trend of overseas fixtures following London and Munich games, with some fan pushback over a division matchup abroad.

via Field Gulls|

#australia #international-games #los-angeles-rams

sports24 days ago•8 min saved

Cowboys Set for Historic NFL Debut in Rio de Janeiro in 2026

The NFL announced the Dallas Cowboys will play in the league's first regular-season game in Rio de Janeiro at Maracanã Stadium in 2026, as part of a record nine international games that year; opponent, date and kickoff time will be announced later, with Brazil identified as a key international market and ongoing expansion including NFL Flag and flag football's Olympic debut in LA28.

via NFL.com|

#dallas-cowboys #international-games #maracana-stadium

sports24 days ago•2 min saved

McCaffrey Doubts Melbourne Trip for 49ers-Rams Showdown

The NFL plans a 2026 49ers-Rams game in Melbourne, but Christian McCaffrey questions the feasibility of such a long-distance international game, noting Australia’s distance and pondering how the schedule would work, even as the league pushes international matches; flights SF–Melbourne are roughly 16 hours with a ~14-hour return, underscoring the logistical challenges.

via NBC Sports|

#football #international-games #melbourne

sports24 days ago•14 min saved

NFL to stage historic 49ers-Rams clash in Melbourne’s MCG

The NFL announced the San Francisco 49ers will play the Los Angeles Rams—the league’s first regular-season game in Melbourne, Australia—at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in 2026, as part of a record nine international games across multiple continents; further details such as date and kickoff will be announced later.

via NFL.com|

#49ers #international-games #melbourne

sports25 days ago•2 min saved

Saints to play regular-season game near Paris, marking NFL’s first in France

NFL plans nine regular-season games outside the United States in 2026, including a Saints appearance near Paris at Stade de France—the league’s first game in France—with the opponent to be announced later; the Saints’ 2026 home date will be used for the France game, part of a broader push to grow American football globally with stops in Mexico City, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro, Melbourne and Munich and three London contests.

via NBC News|

#global-expansion #international-games #new-orleans-saints

sports26 days ago•2 min saved

49ers to swap a home game for an international tilt, eyeing Mexico

The 49ers plan to give up a home game in 2026 to play internationally, with Mexico as their preferred destination, as part of the NFL’s expansion of international games.

via NBC Sports|

#international-games #jed-york #mexico-city

sports26 days ago•5 min saved

NFL Expands Global Footprint with Nine International Games in 2026

The NFL plans a nine-game international slate for 2026, including a Mexico City regular-season game, as part of a push to have every team play overseas annually in a future 20-game season. The slate features three London games and one game each in Madrid, Melbourne, Munich, Paris and Rio de Janeiro, with teams such as Green Bay and New Orleans tied to potential hosting slots while specific matchups are still being determined.

via Acme Packing Company|

#2026-schedule #international-games #london

sports27 days ago•18 min saved

Goodell pushes unity as Super Bowl Opening Night kicks off amid league news

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell used Super Bowl Opening Night to emphasize unity and say he played no role in Bill Belichick’s Hall of Fame snub, while noting it’s too early to discipline Giants co-owner Steve Tisch over Epstein-related files and acknowledging ongoing diversity efforts; the night’s updates also highlighted Kenneth Walker III’s increased playoff role for Seattle, Bad Bunny’s non-divisive presence, plans for nine international games (including Mexico City and France), tech to assist blind fans, field prep at Levi’s Stadium, and headlines about Sam Darnold as the first 2018 quarterback in the Super Bowl and Drake Maye dealing with illness ahead of the game.

via AP News|

#epstein-files #international-games #roger-goodell

sports27 days ago•2 min saved

NFL Aims Nine International Games in 2026, Mexico City Included

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced plans for nine regular-season games outside the United States in 2026, including a December Mexico City game, with fixtures in London, Paris, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro, Melbourne and Munich, as part of a broader push to make the NFL a global sport and eventually have all 32 teams play overseas each season.

via NBC Sports|

#2026-schedule #international-games #mexico-city

sports27 days ago•16 min saved

NFL to stage first regular-season game in Paris in 2026 with Saints

The NFL will stage its first-ever regular-season game in Paris in 2026 at the Stade de France, with the New Orleans Saints among the participating teams, as part of the league's global growth push; the full international schedule will be announced in spring and includes other games in markets like Melbourne, Rio de Janeiro, Munich and Madrid.

via NFL.com|

#international-games #new-orleans-saints #nfl

sports27 days ago•10 min saved

NFL Extends Madrid Return With 2026 Bernabéu Regular-Season Game

The NFL will return to Madrid for a regular-season game at the Bernabéu Stadium in a multiyear deal starting in 2026, as part of a global slate that includes games in Melbourne, Rio de Janeiro, and Munich plus three in London; the league also plans to expand NFL Flag in Spain.

via NFL.com|

#bernabeu-stadium #international-games #madrid

sports1 month ago•5 min saved

Patriots' 2026 Schedule Revealed with Tough Opponent Lineup

The New England Patriots' 2026 NFL schedule has been finalized, featuring a challenging lineup of eight playoff teams, including key divisional rivals and high-profile away games across the league, with potential international contests under consideration.

via Official website of the New England Patriots|

#2026-schedule #divisional-rivals #international-games

sports3 months ago•4 min saved

NFL Week 10 Highlights: Upsets, Records, and Rising Stars

NFL Week 10 was full of surprises, including major trades like Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams moving teams, an exciting international game in Germany where Jonathan Taylor led the Colts to a victory, and notable wins for the Jets, Dolphins, and Patriots. The week also featured a historic appearance by President Trump at a game, and a series of blowouts in the late slate, with the Eagles set to play on Monday Night Football.

via CNN|

#blowouts #international-games #nfl-week-10