Fans enjoying the excitement of an NFL international game.
New York City, July 28, 2025
The NFL has unveiled plans to expand its international reach with seven games scheduled in various countries, including Brazil, Ireland, and Spain. Highlight matchups include the Kansas City Chiefs facing the Los Angeles Chargers in São Paulo and the Pittsburgh Steelers battling the Minnesota Vikings in Dublin. As the league aims to enhance its global presence, these games mark significant milestones for football, being the first held in Spain and Ireland. Fans can expect ticket sales to begin in the summer, with the league emphasizing year-round engagement with an international audience.
New York City – The National Football League (NFL) has announced plans to expand its international presence with a record seven games scheduled for 2025, marking the highest number of international matchups to date. This expansion reflects the league’s commitment to increasing its global outreach, as games will be played in new locations including Ireland, Spain, and Brazil.
The Kansas City Chiefs will kick off the 2025 international schedule with a game against the Los Angeles Chargers in São Paulo, Brazil, on September 5. This will further enhance the NFL’s presence in South America. The league will also make history with its first-ever regular-season game in Ireland, where the Pittsburgh Steelers are set to face the Minnesota Vikings at Croke Park in Dublin on September 28. Additionally, the Minnesota Vikings will participate in their second consecutive international matchup, taking on the Cleveland Browns at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on October 5.
As part of the itinerary, the NFL will host further matchups in London including a game between the Denver Broncos and the New York Jets on October 12, and a clash between the Los Angeles Rams and Jacksonville Jaguars on October 19. Another significant game will occur in Berlin, Germany, where the Indianapolis Colts will host the Atlanta Falcons at the Olympic Stadium on November 9. Finally, the schedule will conclude with the Washington Commanders facing the Miami Dolphins in Madrid, Spain, on November 16, marking the NFL’s first game ever in that city.
In addition to these notable matchups, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has previously expressed interest in increasing the number of international games from 10 to 16 annually in future collective bargaining agreements. Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank also suggested that the NFL may implement “an international game every year for every team” in the near future, illustrating the league’s aspirations for greater global engagement.
With 2025 shaping up to be a landmark year for the NFL’s international strategy, the schedule is designed to promote year-round engagement with fans around the world. Tickets for these international games are anticipated to go on sale in the summer, and fans are encouraged to register for information via the NFL’s official site.
The league’s commitment to expanding its reach has led to significant developments in recent years, including previous games held in London and Mexico City. This push for expansion signifies a dedicated effort to cater to international fans and includes plans for future venues beyond the current lineup.
The NFL will host seven international games in 2025, with matchups in Brazil, Ireland, Germany, Spain, and England.
Tickets are set to go on sale in the summer of 2025. Fans should register for ticket information at the NFL’s official website.
The expansion aims to enhance the league’s global presence and engage with international fans more effectively.
These games mark the first NFL regular-season games held in Ireland, Spain, and Berlin, highlighting the NFL’s commitment to reaching new audiences.
Games will take place in São Paulo, Dublin, London (multiple venues), Berlin, and Madrid.
| City | Date | Teams | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| São Paulo, Brazil | September 5 | Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers | First international game in Brazil |
| Dublin, Ireland | September 28 | Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Minnesota Vikings | First NFL game in Ireland |
| London, England | October 5 | Minnesota Vikings vs. Cleveland Browns | Second consecutive matchup for Vikings |
| London, England | October 12 | Denver Broncos vs. New York Jets | Continuation of London games |
| London, England | October 19 | Los Angeles Rams vs. Jacksonville Jaguars | Continuation of London games |
| Berlin, Germany | November 9 | Indianapolis Colts vs. Atlanta Falcons | First NFL game in Berlin |
| Madrid, Spain | November 16 | Washington Commanders vs. Miami Dolphins | First NFL game in Spain |
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