Overview
- Mike Repole, a co-owner of the UFL and business partner of Tom Brady, said at a press event that the NFL is “talking about two more expansion teams,” a comment published June 2026 by multiple outlets.
- The NFL has not confirmed any expansion plan and league officials have made no formal announcement about adding teams or locations.
- Commissioner Roger Goodell has previously said bringing teams from outside the United States is “very possible,” providing context for why Repole’s remark reignited discussion.
- Adding teams would force concrete changes to scheduling, divisional alignment and the playoff format, a reminder of the operational work required since the last expansion in 2002 when the Houston Texans joined.
- Speculation has focused on international markets such as London and U.S. cities with prior bids like St. Louis, but any move would need ownership groups, stadium financing and owner approval before becoming real.