American football has never been more popular, with quarterbacks Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills, Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs, and Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens among the biggest names at the sport’s most visible position. Their reach, as well plenty of other players and teams, has reached new heights thanks to international markets with football-frenzied fans.
With that, the NFL revealed big news for the 2026 NFL regular season.
Where is the NFL expanding play in 2026?
The NFL continues to expand its global footprint, announcing Wednesday that regular-season games will be played in Australia beginning with the 2026 season.