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NFL's 2026 international game schedule does not include the Packers
TL;DR
The Green Bay Packers will not participate in any international games during the 2026 NFL season, while 16 other teams will. The NFL confirmed nine international games scheduled for the first 11 weeks of the season.
Key points
- Packers will not play international games in 2026
- NFL confirmed nine international games for 2026
- Sixteen teams will participate in international games
- Packers were considered for a game against Saints
- Vikings and Lions will play international games
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NFL's 2026 international game schedule does not include the Packers
The Green Bay Packers will not play an international game during the 2026 season, but 16 other teams will.
The NFL ended speculation about its record nine international games during the 2026 season on May 13. International games will be played on nine of the first 11 weeks of the season.
The Packers theoretically were still in the mix as a possible opponent for the New Orleans Saints in Paris, but the Saints will play the Pittsburgh Steelers. Two of the Packers three NFC North rivals, the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions, will play international games.
The Packers last played an international game in 2024, facing the Philadelphia Eagles in São Paulo, Brazil. The Packers also played in London, against the New York Giants, in 2022.
The international schedule is:
- San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 10 (Week 1) at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia.
- Baltimore Ravens and on Sept. 27 (Week 3) at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Q&A
Why are the Green Bay Packers not playing international games in 2026?
The Packers were not selected for any international games in the 2026 season, despite speculation about a potential matchup.
Which teams will play international games in the NFL 2026 season?
Sixteen teams, excluding the Packers, will participate in the NFL's international games during the 2026 season.
What are the dates for the NFL's 2026 international games?
The NFL's international games are scheduled to take place during nine of the first 11 weeks of the 2026 season.
