2026 NFL International Games: Schedule and How to Watch with Sling
There are more NFL games in more places than ever in 2026. Here’s a look at the NFL International Games and how to watch with Sling.
The World Cup came to America this summer, so in the spirit of foreign exchange, the NFL is playing a record number of games on international soil in 2026. Nine to be exact, across seven countries and four continents.
Unlike past seasons when all international games were on NFL Network, the NFL is spreading the wealth this year, with five different networks getting a game played in a foreign market. That means not all international games will be available with Sling. But don’t fret; we’re here to play translator/tour guide for you. Here’s a look at the international schedule and how to watch select games with Sling TV. To watch the most NFL games for the best price with Sling, use the link below to subscribe to Sling Essentials + Select.
2026 NFL International Games
https://youtu.be/CZvv8qf61Eo?si=EBUGpWNc9fQlj2UH
3 NFL International Games We’re Excited To Watch
Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars from Wembley Stadium, London (Oct. 18, 9:30 AM ET, NFL Network)
https://youtu.be/UIqKZqC4m5w?si=m33wSenZh87DGOlC
The Texans and Jaguars have one of the more overlooked rivalries in the NFL. Two seasons ago, Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair delivered an illegal hit to Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence, resulting in a three-game suspension for Al-Shaair and a season-ending concussion for Lawrence. Last year, before both teams made the playoffs, the Jaguars squandered a 29-10 fourth quarter lead, the biggest blown lead in Jacksonville’s history. With both teams once again positioned for the postseason, “Union Jax” supporters in the U.K. should finally get a taste of a testy divisional game with genuine playoff implications, something they’ve rarely seen since the Jaguars started their annual trip in 2013.
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Cincinnati Bengals vs. Atlanta Falcons from Bernabéu Stadium, Madrid (Nov. 8, 9:30 AM ET, NFL Network)
This midseason interconference matchup should be an incredible showcase of two teams expected to make a major leap in 2026. After relying too heavily on a handful of elite offensive playmakers, the Bengals made a huge splash on defense by trading for disruptive nose tackle Dexter Lawrence (of course, they also lost pass rusher Trey Hendrickson, so we’ll see how it all plays out). Oddly, the Falcons are in a similar position, with offensive stars like RB Bijan Robinson and WR Drake London playing an outsized role in their team’s success. This means that, until proven otherwise, Spanish fans attending the game at Bernabéu Stadium (home of Real Madrid) should expect the rare high-scoring international game.
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New England Patriots vs. Detroit Lions from Allianz Arena, Munich (Nov. 15, 9:30 AM ET, FOX)
https://youtu.be/fNZetQJbMow?si=EjINveFrDUktjGGc
Not long ago, this would have been one of the least appealing games of the week, but with the Pats fresh off of a Super Bowl run and the Lions possessing one of the most talented rosters in the NFC, this game now looks tastier than a Bavarian pretzel. It also falls squarely in the center of the NFL season, the time of year where a single loss can alter the course of a team’s postseason trajectory. The Patriots’ skilled, speedy defense facing off against one of the most potent and creative offenses in the NFL is the type of matchup that should leave German fans screaming Wunderbar.
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