NFL 2026 season preview
The NFL's 2026 season opens with a Super Bowl rematch and features a record international slate, including the league's first regular-season game in Australia and a total of nine international fixtures, Reuters reported. [8]
Confirmed schedule features
Reuters' season preview highlighted the Super Bowl rematch to kick off the campaign and noted the expanded international footprint as a defining element of the coming season. The coverage focused on confirmed schedule items rather than preseason odds or betting commentary. [8]
International expansion in focus
The league's planned record number of international games underscores continued global expansion; Reuters set out the count and highlighted Australia as a first-time host for a regular-season game in 2026. [8]
What to expect and what to watch
This preview concentrates on confirmed dates and venues; readers should look to official NFL schedule releases or league confirmations for any subsequent changes to locations or dates. [8]
