NFL Brings Regular-Season Football to Paris and London in October 2026

France TV reported that the National Football League will stage four regular-season games across London and Paris in October 2026 as part of an ongoing international expansion for the United States sport.

Washington Commanders Open London Slate Against Indianapolis Colts

The international series kicks off on October 4, 2026, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, where the Washington Commanders will face the Indianapolis Colts. League operations position the league as a dominant financial force in American sports, generating $18 billion in annual revenue across 32 franchises—outpacing the combined earnings of baseball, basketball, and hockey. Tickets for these autumn matchups grant teams critical victories as franchises vie for playoff positioning toward the Super Bowl.

Philadelphia Eagles Meet Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium

Action shifts deeper into October when the Philadelphia Eagles, reigning champions of the 2025 Super Bowl, square off against the Jacksonville Jaguars on October 11, 2026. One week later on October 18, 2026, the Jaguars return to the field at Wembley Stadium to take on the Houston Texans. These fixtures form a core part of the organization’s push to secure new supporters outside North America.

New Orleans Saints Face Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris Debut

Paris will host its first-ever regular-season NFL game on October 25, 2026, at the Stade de France. The New Orleans Saints will challenge the Pittsburgh Steelers, a historic franchise holding six Super Bowl titles. France TV confirmed that viewers can watch live broadcasts of the London and Paris fixtures on television, alongside replays, highlights, and match summaries available on France TV.