The NFL has been ramping up investments in its global footprint over the past two decades, with a variety of international games. In February 2025, the league announced that the first-ever regular-season game in Ireland will be played in the upcoming 2025 season. The Pittsburgh Steelers will be the designated home team. Let's revisit the roots of the NFL's global initiatives.
History of NFL international efforts
When and where was the NFL's first international game?
The NFL has held games in other countries for almost 100 years.