Philadelphia Eagles Head to London
The Philadelphia Eagles will return to London in the 2026 NFL season. They will be part of a major international schedule that includes a record number of games outside the United States. The Eagles last played in London in 2018.
The game in London will take place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. It adds to the league plan of growing American football across global markets.
NFL Expands to Nine International Games
The NFL will stage nine regular season games across four continents in 2026. These matches will be played in seven different countries. The United Kingdom will host three games again.
The league is also expanding into new regions. Australia and France will host NFL games for the first time. This marks a major step in the sport’s international growth.
Jaguars and 49ers Lead Overseas Schedule
The Jacksonville Jaguars and San Francisco 49ers will each play two games outside the United States. The Jaguars will also host games in London across two consecutive weeks.
The 49ers will take part in international fixtures that include matches in Mexico. The Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys will also play in Brazil in the league’s first game in Rio de Janeiro.
London Games Schedule
London will open its NFL run on 4 October. The Washington Commanders will face the Indianapolis Colts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The Jaguars will then host the Eagles the following week at the same venue. After that, they will meet the Houston Texans at Wembley Stadium. This will be a divisional game, which is rare outside the United States.
Games Across Europe and Australia
The NFL will also stage games in other major cities. Paris will host its first NFL game at Stade de France, where the New Orleans Saints will meet the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Real Madrid’s stadium will host a game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Atlanta Falcons. Munich will see the New England Patriots face the Detroit Lions.
The opening international game of the season will be played in Australia. The Los Angeles Rams will face the San Francisco 49ers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
League Reaction and Expansion Goals
NFL UK and Ireland leadership said the 2026 schedule features major stadiums and strong matchups. They highlighted the Eagles as a strong and competitive team returning to London.
They also noted that divisional games played outside the United States are still uncommon. The Jaguars hosting the Texans in London was described as a key moment for international growth.
