Goodell: 16 Regular-season international games a year is “very near”

[mrdaputer]

The 2025 NFL schedule features seven games outside the United States. Soon, the league wants to play 16 games a year in other countries according to Scott Wapner of CNBC.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league is all-in on opening new international markets and isn’t slowing down. “I do see 16 regular season games, and I do think that will happen in the very near future,” Goodell told CNBC’s Scott Wapner. “Within five years probably.”

It is all about the money not what the fans want IMHO

[DelMar]

Well, if you're an international fan living in one the foreign Countries... then it is actually about the fans... but just not state side fans.

I get the move, but 16 games is bananas. If the Rams have to travel again next year out of the Country.... I vote we play in Tijuana. Short drive and you can visit the donkey show.

Estadio Caliente Stadium... (of course, its been under renovations for the past 8 years)

[Jacksnow]

For a minute I thought that was legoland.

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[DVA_ram33]

I guess the NFL is at a crossroads... cannot really grow in the US anymore as next level markets are too small so obvious route is to go overseas.. I think they should bite the bullet and open up a division in Europe. Teams in London, Berlin, Madrid and Paris. Will be tricky scheduling to not prejudice teams but i think its the next logical step.

They also need to build a developmental league in Europe as the NBA is now attempting (of course Basketball is already huge in Europe)

PS: That is one ugly stadium in Mexico !!!

[GlendoraRam]

I can’t wait!!!! Then I can’t stop boring everyone with my off-topic writing