NFL International Series 2026: St. Brown’s Munich Homecoming and Washington’s London Return
The 2026 NFL season is shaping up to be the most global year in American football history. Following the announcement of the Detroit Lions playing in Munich, the NFL has confirmed that the Washington Commanders and Jacksonville Jaguars will headline the London slate.
For Detroit wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, the trip to the Allianz Arena is more than just a business trip—it is a lifelong dream.
Amon-Ra St. Brown: A Dream Realized in Munich St. Brown, a 26-year-old superstar and four-time Pro Bowler, has deep roots in Germany. His mother, Miriam, is German, and St. Brown is fluent in the language. After years of hosting youth football camps in the country, he will finally play a regular-season game in his mother’s home country.
“It has been a dream of mine to play in my mother’s home country,” St. Brown said. “I cannot wait to play in front of the incredible fans I’ve gotten to know through my visits.”
The Lions have invested heavily in the German market, and with one of the league’s most exciting offenses, their Munich debut is expected to be the toughest ticket of the 2026 international cycle.
The Commanders and Jaguars Take Over London While Germany prepares for the Lions, London will host three regular-season games, marking a massive year for UK fans:
Jacksonville Jaguars: Continuing their role as London’s “home team,” the Jags will play back-to-back games at Wembley Stadium and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. This move comes as their home stadium in Florida undergoes major renovations.
Washington Commanders: For the first time since 2016, the Commanders return to the UK. Coming off a strong 2025 season where they nearly reached the Super Bowl, the franchise looks to reconnect with a massive British fanbase that dates back to their 80s glory years.
The Global Expansion: France, Australia, and Beyond The 2026 season marks several “firsts” for the NFL:
New Frontiers: The league will play its first-ever regular-season games in Paris, France and Australia.
The 20th Anniversary: 2027 will mark two decades of NFL games in London, with league officials hinting at a massive “20-year celebration” for the UK market.
The Dublin Update: Despite the record-breaking success of the 2025 Dublin game (Steelers vs. Vikings), the NFL will not return to Ireland in 2026, though Commissioner Roger Goodell hinted at a return within the next few years