Overview

• Commissioner Roger Goodell announced in London that the NFL plans to start separate women’s and men’s professional flag leagues within the next couple of years.
• The leagues are intended to be operating before flag football’s Olympic debut at the Los Angeles Games in 2028.
• Mexico City returns to the NFL’s international rotation in 2026 as Azteca Stadium comes back online after renovations.
• Australia will host an NFL game next season, and Asia is the next target region, with specific locations not disclosed.
• The NFL cites growing interest from colleges and international universities and is pursuing a youth-to-college pathway, while pushing toward 16 international regular-season games after a record seven this season.