2026 NFL international game dates and previews: London, Paris, Madrid, Munich and more

The 2026 NFL schedule features a record nine overseas games in seven countries, and the matchups are excellent 

London gets three; Paris, Melbourne, and Rio de Janeiro are hosting games for the first time in league history, and Madrid, Munich, and Mexico City are all back on the list.

The full breakdown of international games is below, with kick-off times and links to full game previews.

2026 NFL international games and previews

All dates are in the UK unless otherwise noted.

Week 1: San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams (Melbourne)

• Date: Friday, September 11, 2026
• Kick-off (BST): 1.35am
• Kick-off (ET): 8.35pm (Thursday, September 10)
• Kick-off (PT): 5.35pm (Thursday, September 10)
• Kick-off (AEST): 10.35am
• Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne, Australia

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Week 3: Baltimore Ravens vs. Dallas Cowboys (Rio de Janeiro)

• Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
• Kick-off (BST): 9.25pm
• Kick-off (ET): 4.25pm
• Kick-off (PT): 1.25pm
• Kick-off (BRT): 5.25pm
• Venue: Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Week 4: Indianapolis Colts vs. Washington Commanders (London)

• Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
• Kick-off (BST): 2.30pm
• Kick-off (ET): 9.30am
• Kick-off (PT): 6.30am
• Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, UK

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Week 5: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (London)

• Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026
• Kick-off (BST): 2.30pm
• Kick-off (ET): 9.30am
• Kick-off (PT): 6.30am
• Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, UK

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Week 6: Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (London)

• Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
• Kick-off (BST): 2.30pm
• Kick-off (ET): 9.30am
• Kick-off (PT): 6.30am
• Venue: Wembley Stadium, London, UK

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Week 7: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New Orleans Saints (Paris)

• Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
• Kick-off (GMT): 1.30pm
• Kick-off (ET): 9.30am
• Kick-off (PT): 6.30am
• Kick-off (CET): 2.30pm
• Venue: Stade de France, Paris, France

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Week 9: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Atlanta Falcons (Madrid)

• Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
• Kick-off (GMT): 2.30pm
• Kick-off (ET): 9.30am
• Kick-off (PT): 6.30am
• Kick-off (CET): 3.30pm
• Venue: Bernabéu Stadium, Madrid, Spain

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Week 10: New England Patriots vs. Detroit Lions (Munich)

• Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026
• Kick-off (GMT): 2.30pm
• Kick-off (ET): 9.30am
• Kick-off (PT): 6.30am
• Kick-off (CET): 3.30pm
• Venue: FC Bayern Munich Stadium, Munich, Germany

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Week 11: Minnesota Vikings vs. San Francisco 49ers (Mexico City)

• Date: Sunday, November 22, 2026
• Kick-off (GMT): 1.20am (Monday, November 23)
• Kick-off (ET): 8.20pm
• Kick-off (PT): 5.20pm
• Kick-off (CST): 7.20pm
• Venue: Estadio Banorte, Mexico City, Mexico

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2026 NFL schedule: More game details

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How to watch the 2026 NFL international games

International viewers (excluding the US and China) can stream the game on DAZN with an NFL Game Pass subscription.

For US viewers, the following broadcasters will be carrying each game:

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