As Seahawks avoid overseas game again, NFL expands international games in 2027
The Seattle Seahawks will not play overseas in 2026, but the NFL has expanded its international games for 2027. The league's owners approved increasing the maximum number of international games from eight to ten, excluding the annual Jacksonville Jaguars game at Wembley Stadium. This decision follows a record nine international games scheduled for 2026, with the Seahawks potentially participating in future overseas matchups.
- ▪The NFL's owners approved a proposal to increase international games from eight to ten.
- ▪In 2026, the NFL will have three games in London and one each in Mexico, Brazil, Australia, Germany, Spain, and France.
- ▪The Seahawks have only played in three international games, winning two of them.
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