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Goodell Says NFL's France Debut 'Just the Beginning'

  • NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell expects a regular-season game in Tokyo in 2027 or 2028, reiterating his goal during an interview on Friday, October 23, 2026.
  • Japan has hosted 14 NFL preseason games since 1976, though the league has not played there since a 2005 matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts.
  • Goodell cited the Week 1 game in Melbourne, Australia, where 100,000 fans attended, demonstrating the league can manage long-distance travel without impacting teams negatively.
  • Executive vice president of club business, international and league events Peter O'Reilly said the league is considering increasing international games to 10 for 2027, with Asia among 'new regions' under review.
  • Goodell told 'NFL Daily' on Friday that Tokyo is 'clearly on our list' for the near future, signaling the city remains a priority market for global expansion.
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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says league could play games in Tokyo in upcoming seasons

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says that the league could be going across the Pacific to play a game in Tokyo in upcoming seasons.

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says league plans to play in Tokyo in 2027 or 2028

The NFL has previously played 14 exhibition games in Japan, with the last one pitting the Falcons against the Indianapolis Colts in 2005.

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Violent Riots Break Out in France, Again

Violent riots erupt across France despite heavy security ahead of NFL game and elections.

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As the Steelers play the first game in Paris, what is the NFL’s international endgame here?

PARIS — Before Friday arrived and Steelers fans flooded the streets, there was little evidence in recent days that a historic sporting event would...

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"Roger Goodell would sell the NFL to China if the price was right": Fans rip "greedy" commissioner on plans to host NFL game in Tokyo in 2027 or 2028

Roger Goodell is apparently not yet done expanding the NFL globally, but fans are growing tired of it.

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Roger Goodell wants NFL to expand international play to Tokyo: ‘It’s coming at some point’

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league aims to play its first regular-season game in Tokyo as part of its global expansion plans.

·New York, United States
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The Advocate broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Friday, October 23, 2026.
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