NFL international games 2026: How to watch schedule release, time, TV channel
NFL international games 2026: How to watch schedule release, time, TV channel
Ryan Miller, Rochester Democrat and ChronicleWed, May 13, 2026 at 6:00 AM UTC
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The NFL's international slate is going global in a bigger way than ever before in 2026.
The league will unveil its complete international schedule Wednesday morning, including dates, opponents and kickoff times for a record nine games outside the United States.
Two full matchups and the nine host teams have already been announced, including the NFL's first regulars-season game in Australia.
Here's how to watch the NFL international games schedule release and what we already know about the 2026 slate.
When is the NFL international schedule release?
The NFL will announce its full 2026 international schedule at 9 a.m. ET on Wednesday, May 13.
What TV channel is the NFL international games announcement on?
NFL Network will broadcast the international schedule release during "Good Morning Football."
The show also streams through NFL+.
How many NFL international games are there in 2026?
The NFL will play a record nine international games during the 2026 season.
The games will be played in: Australia, Brazil, England, France, Germany, Mexico and Spain.
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Which NFL international games have already been announced?
Two international games have been confirmed by the NFL.
Week 1: Rams vs. 49ers in Australia
The Los Angeles Rams will face the San Francisco 49ers at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia on Thursday, Sept. 10. The game will stream on Netflix and marks the NFL's first regular-season game in Australia.
Week 3: Ravens vs. Cowboys in Brazil
The Baltimore Ravens will face the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Sept. 27 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The game will be played at Maracanã Stadium.
Which teams are hosting international games in 2026?
Here are the host teams and locations:
Atlanta Falcons — Madrid, Spain
Dallas Cowboys — Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Detroit Lions — Munich, Germany
Jacksonville Jaguars — London, England (two games)
Los Angeles Rams — Melbourne, Australia
New Orleans Saints — Paris, France
San Francisco 49ers — Mexico City, Mexico
Washington Commanders — London, England
When is the full NFL schedule release?
The NFL will release the full 2026 regular-season schedule at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 14.
Schedule release shows will air on NFL Network, NFL+, ESPN2 and the ESPN app.
The complete 18-week, 272-game regular-season schedule along with preseason game matchups will be unveiled during the primetime broadcast event.
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