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NFL Explores International Super Bowl Possibility

Commissioner Roger Goodell outlines plans for expanded international games and potential changes to the NFL season structure.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 13: Roger Goodell, Commissioner of the NFL looks on prior to the NFL match between Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 13, 2024 in London, England. Goodell seemed to hint that the Super Bowl could be played overseas.
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Overview

  • Roger Goodell has suggested the possibility of hosting a Super Bowl outside the United States as part of the NFL's international growth strategy.
  • The NFL is considering expanding its regular season to 18 games, with up to 16 games played in international markets each year.
  • Potential international host cities include Dublin and Rio de Janeiro, with London and Germany already established as regular hosts.
  • New kickoff rules have increased the percentage of returns, showing promising early data on reducing injuries.
  • The NFL aims to increase the number of international games from the current five to eight, with plans to expand further.