The National Football League is set to witness an unprecedented international scheduling decision as the Jacksonville Jaguars prepare to become the first franchise to host two consecutive home games overseas during the 2026 season. This groundbreaking arrangement forms part of the league’s ambitious global expansion strategy, which will see a record nine international games played across four continents.
The Jaguars, in partnership with the Washington Commanders, have been designated as hosts for three London-based contests scheduled for October 2026. Jacksonville will create NFL history by staging back-to-back home games at two of England’s most prestigious venues: the historic Wembley Stadium and the modern Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which serves as the NFL’s official British home.
This extraordinary move stems from necessary stadium renovations in Jacksonville that will significantly reduce local capacity to approximately 42,507 seats during the 2026 fall season. The displacement becomes more pronounced in 2027, when the Jaguars are expected to relocate most home games to Orlando while retaining the option to host up to three contests internationally.
Jacksonville’s deep connection with London continues to strengthen, with the upcoming games marking the third instance in four years that the franchise will play consecutive matches in the British capital. However, this will represent the first occasion where both games count as official home contests for the Florida-based team.
The Jaguars have established themselves as the NFL’s international pioneers, having competed in a league-leading 14 London games since 2013. Their performance in these transatlantic contests stands at an even 7-7 record, demonstrating competitive consistency despite the travel challenges.
Head Coach Liam Coen emphasized the strategic importance of this arrangement, stating: ‘London is undoubtedly our home away from home. We have cultivated a passionate and knowledgeable fan base in London, built over time and still growing. Our entire organization takes great pride in further developing this connection each season.’
The 2026 international series represents the most expansive global initiative in NFL history, with games scheduled across seven countries and eight stadiums. The San Francisco 49ers and Los Rams will compete in Australia’s first regular-season game, while Detroit will host in Germany, New Orleans in France, and Dallas in Brazil. An additional game in Spain awaits designation of a host team.