NFL owners approve increase in max number of international games
The NFL has approved an increase in the maximum number of international games to ten per year. This decision was made unanimously by the league's owners during a spring meeting in Orlando, Florida. The 2026 season will feature nine international games, marking a significant expansion of the league's global presence.
- ▪NFL owners voted 32-0 to approve the increase in international games.
- ▪The 2026 season will see an unprecedented nine international games.
- ▪The approval eliminates protections against certain opponents for international matchups.
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