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NFL schedule by miles traveled: 49ers, Texans face most difficult road distances
TL;DR
In 2026, the NFL will feature nine international games, leading to record travel distances for teams. The 49ers and Texans are set to face the most challenging road schedules, with one team traveling over 38,000 miles this season.
Key points
- NFL sets record with nine international games in 2026
- 49ers and Texans face most difficult road distances
- One team will travel over 38,000 miles this season
- Travel distances exceed last year's record by over 1,000 miles
- Melbourne, Australia, is a notable international location
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In 2026, the NFL is setting a record, with nine international games set to be played. This introduces American football to a broader audience, but also comes with a drawback. Miles.
This season also sets a record for most miles traveled by a single team in a season, thanks to the variety of international locations. The most notable is Melbourne, Australia, which requires two California teams to travel 17 hours into the future due to the time zone difference.
For one team, they'll travel over 38,000 miles, beating last year's record from the Chargers by over 1,000 miles.
Here are the numbers on which teams will travel the most in 2026.
MORE: List of every NFL international game in 2026, from Melbourne to Mexico
What NFL team will travel the most miles in 2026?
The San Francisco 49ers lead the way this year in miles traveled, with over 3,000 miles more than the second-place Los Angeles Rams. These two will meet during Week 1, and the location explains why they stand atop this list.
Q&A
Which NFL teams will travel the most miles in 2026?
The 49ers and Texans are expected to face the most difficult road distances in the 2026 NFL season.
How many international games are scheduled in the NFL for 2026?
The NFL has scheduled nine international games for the 2026 season.
What is the record for the most miles traveled by an NFL team in a season?
In 2026, one NFL team is projected to travel over 38,000 miles, surpassing the previous record set by the Chargers.
Why are NFL teams traveling to international locations in 2026?
The NFL aims to introduce American football to a broader audience through international games, which also increases travel distances for participating teams.