NFL International Games: Schedule, Betting Trends for 2026

While we won’t have the full 2026 NFL schedule until Thursday, the league has already revealed the nine-game international slate.

The 2026 NFL International Series kicks off immediately with a Week 1 NFC West clash between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia. Two weeks later, the Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys will head to Rio de Janeiro to battle at Maracanã Stadium, with additional stops set for London, Munich, Mexico City, Paris and Madrid later in the season.

For NFL bettors, the International Series provides early-window action — however, it also requires a unique handicapping approach. If you’re looking for an early edge, historical data from the previous 56 international games paints a clear picture: Don’t overthink the chalk. Between favorites covering the spread at a high clip and the betting public surprisingly dominating overseas, fading obvious plays hasn’t been profitable.

Find the schedule for all nine NFL international games below, plus some historical facts, over/under data by stadium and the spread trends you need to know.

NFL International Schedule 2026

Rams vs. 49ers, Sept. 10, Week 1 (Melbourne Cricket Ground, MCG)
Cowboys vs. Ravens, Sept. 27, Week 3 (Maracana Stadium)
Commanders vs. Colts, Oct. 4, Week 4 (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium)
Eagles vs. Jaguars, Oct. 11, Week 5 (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium)
Texans vs. Jaguars, Oct. 18, Week 6 (Wembley Stadium)
Saints vs. Steelers, Oct. 25, Week 7 (Stade de France)
Bengals vs. Falcons, Nov. 8, Week 9 (Santiago Bernabeu Stadium)
Lions vs. Patriots, Nov. 15, Week 10 (Allianz Arena)
49ers vs. Vikings, Nov. 22, Week 11 (Estadio Banorte)

Let’s look at a few facts and trends from the 56 total international games.

NFL International Games Over/Under Trends

The under has a small edge at 30-26. Here’s a breakdown by stadium:

• Wembley Stadium: 15-12 to the under
• Allianz Arena: 2-0 to the under
• Deutsch Bank Park: 2-0 to the under
• Estadio Azteca: 3-2 to the under
• Allianz Stadium Twickenham: 2-1 to the under
• Santiago Bernabeu: 1-0 to the under
• Tottenham: 7-5 to the over
• Arena Corinthians: 2-0 to the over
• Olympic Stadium Berlin: 1-0 to the over
• Croke Park: 1-0 to the over

Follow the International Chalk

Favorites have excelled in international games. They are 41-14-1 SU and 35-21 ATS. Favorites at Wembley Stadium are 20-6-1 SU and 17-10 ATS, the best mark of any International Series stadium.

Public Knows Best?

Bigger public sides have actually had success in overseas matchups.

• 60%+: 23-19 ATS
• 66%+: 16-10 ATS
• 70%+: 9-3 ATS

Favorites of a field goal or more overseas are 30-9-1 SU and 24-16 ATS.