It has been no secret that the NFL is prioritizing expanding its global footprint in recent years.
Along with the traditional games held in the United Kingdom since 2007, the NFL has increased their international presence in recent years with games in Germany and Brazil. The first NFL games in Ireland and Spain will be played this upcoming season, while Australia gets their first taste in 2026. Couple that with continuing rumors of potential international relocation or even expansion, and the league’s intention of making football a global game has never been clearer.
The NFL also has done their part in expanding their broadcasting influence to different countries, and the Las Vegas Raiders saw their rights directly affected this year.