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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell indicated the league will place multiple teams outside the United States as part of a broader international push, with nine non-US games already slated for 2026 and a vote to allow up to 10 non-US games from 2027, plus discussions about a potential Super Bowl hosted abroad, though concrete host cities and logistics remain undecided.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says there will eventually be a team based outside the United States as the league expands its international slate, which this season includes nine international games such as Week 10 in Munich (Patriots vs. Lions). NFL owners approved increasing international games beyond 2026 to 10, with a long-term goal of 16 international games. The 2026 slate opens in Melbourne, Australia, with the 49ers vs. Rams in the league’s first game there.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell privately met with select Illinois lawmakers to discuss the Bears’ stadium plans, with Hammond, Indiana cited as leverage to spur a decision in Arlington Heights or Chicago; rising project costs complicate a solution, leaving the Bears’ future location uncertain.
An NFL email blast says the 2026 schedule release is 'almost here,' with CNBC noting a May 13–14 announcement window. Only two games are currently set—49ers at Rams on Sept. 10 (Netflix reportedly streaming) and Ravens at Cowboys on Sept. 27—while Seahawks host the season opener on Sept. 9 with an opponent yet to be announced. Commissioner Roger Goodell will decide when the full schedule is released.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell congratulated JC Tretter on his election as NFLPA executive director, praising his leadership and history with the league. The NFL says it will build on its relationship with the NFLPA to advance player health and safety and grow the game globally, with talks of expanding the regular season (potentially to 18 games) and adding international games as part of a new collective bargaining agreement targeted by 2027.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Bad Bunny’s Grammys moment will be used to unite fans, not spark controversy at Super Bowl LX, and he stressed that security planning with federal, state, and local authorities—under SEAR 1—remains unchanged, including ICE involvement.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced plans to expand international games to 16 per year, aiming for every team to play abroad, with potential expansion into Asia after Australia, but current collective bargaining restrictions and union negotiations may delay this goal until at least 2031.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell indicates that the league is considering renegotiating its lucrative TV contracts with major networks as early as next year, leveraging its strong viewership and changing landscape to secure better deals and more flexibility before the current contracts expire after 2029 and 2030.
The NFL aims to renegotiate its media rights deals as early as 2026, potentially increasing revenue and impacting other sports leagues, with discussions possibly starting sooner than the current agreement's 2030 opt-out, depending on regulatory and partnership considerations.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell hinted that Taylor Swift might headline the Super Bowl LX halftime show, sparking widespread speculation due to her recent engagement to Travis Kelce, her musical achievements, and her past connections to NFL events, though he stopped short of confirming it.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell clarified that USA Football will be responsible for selecting the Olympic flag football team for 2028, with the NFL having only indirect influence through its involvement in USA Football's governance. The article highlights potential issues with USA Football's compliance with its bylaws and the significant influence the NFL could exert over the team selection process due to its board and committee positions. As flag football becomes an Olympic sport with NFL players eligible, USA Football's governance and procedures will come under increased scrutiny.