Which international NFL games are the most intriguing? (2:02)Mike Tannenbaum and Louis Riddick weigh in on the NFL’s slate of international games this season. (2:02)
ESPN News ServicesMultiple AuthorsMay 13, 2026, 09:47 AM ET
If Aaron Rodgers returns to play quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers this season, he’ll be part of the NFL’s first game in Paris when Pittsburgh plays the New Orleans Saints at Stade de France in Week 7.
The NFL on Wednesday revealed the matchups of its international slate, which features nine games, the most outside the United States in the league’s history. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has said his goal is to get to 16 international games per season.
Three of the matchups this season — San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia (Week 1), Baltimore Ravens vs. Dallas Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro (Week 3) and Cincinnati Bengals vs. Atlanta Falcons in Madrid (Week 9) — had previously been announced.
The other matchups were announced Wednesday — the Indianapolis Colts vs. Washington Commanders in London (Week 4), the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Jacksonville Jaguars in London (Week 5), the Houston Texans vs. Jaguars in London (Week 6), the Steelers vs. Saints in Paris (Week 7), the New England Patriots vs. Detroit Lions in Munich (Week 10) and the Minnesota Vikings vs. 49ers in Mexico City (Week 11).
Rodgers, 42, still has not informed the Steelers whether he will play this season, although the team has expressed confidence that the four-time MVP will return to play in Pittsburgh for a second season. The team begins organized team activities next week under new coach Mike McCarthy, Rodgers’ former coach with the Green Bay Packers for 13 seasons.
The complete 2026 regular-season schedule will be announced Thursday at 8 p.m. ET. A two-hour primetime special will air on ESPN.
Which international NFL games are the most intriguing? (2:02)Mike Tannenbaum and Louis Riddick weigh in on the NFL’s slate of international games this season. (2:02)
Mike Tannenbaum and Louis Riddick weigh in on the NFL’s slate of international games this season. (2:02)