No international games for Seattle Seahawks in 2026

TL;DR

The Seattle Seahawks will not participate in the NFL's International Series in 2026, missing out on potential games in London or Mexico City. This marks another year without international play for the team.

Key points

Seattle Seahawks will not play in NFL International Series 2026
International Series expands to nine games in 2026
Seahawks last played internationally in 2022

Seattle SeahawksWashington CommandersSan Francisco 49ersTampa Bay Buccaneers

LONDON, ENG - OCTOBER 14: Jubilant Seahawks fans during the NFL game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Oakland Raiders on October 14, 2018 at Wembley Stadium, London, England. (Photo by Martin Leitch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Seattle Seahawks won’t need their passports to play a football game this season. As largely expected, the Seahawks will once again sit out the NFL’s International Series, which expands to a record nine games in 2026 and includes first ever trips to Australia and France. Their only possible destinations were London, England, to play the Washington Commanders, or Mexico City, Mexico, for a divisional game against the San Francisco 49ers. Seattle would’ve been a designated road team in both instances. If you’re curious as to which games are headed to which countries, here’s the full list!

NFL International Games 2026 schedule

*(All home teams listed first)*

**Week 1, Sept. 10 (Thu)**: Los Angeles Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia (5:35 pm PT, Netflix)
**Week 3, Sept. 27**: Dallas Cowboys vs. Baltimore Ravens in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (1:25 pm PT, CBS)

Q&A

Why won't the Seattle Seahawks play internationally in 2026?

The Seahawks are not scheduled to participate in the NFL's International Series, which includes nine games in various countries.

What teams are playing in the NFL International Series 2026?

The series features teams like the Los Angeles Rams, Dallas Cowboys, and San Francisco 49ers playing in locations such as Australia, Brazil, and France.

When was the last time the Seattle Seahawks played an international game?

The Seahawks last played internationally in 2022 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Germany.