NFL owners met on Tuesday and approved a significant expansion of the league's international presence. The decision grants the league the ability to play up to 10 international games per season. This increase represents a major development in the NFL's scheduling strategy, allowing for a substantially higher volume of games to be hosted outside of the United States.
The implementation of this new scheduling capacity is scheduled to begin in 2027. This timeline sets a specific future date for the expansion of the international slate. Starting in 2027, the league will have the authorization to schedule up to 10 international games per season, formalizing the league's long-term commitment to international markets.
In addition to increasing the number of games, the Tuesday approval eliminated a specific scheduling privilege. Teams will no longer be allowed to protect opponents from international scheduling. This rule change removes the previous ability for teams to shield specific opponents from playing abroad. Consequently, the league now has broader flexibility in selecting matchups for the international games. The approved measures ensure that the ability to play up to 10 international games per season starting in 2027 will operate without the constraint of opponent protections.
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