NFL Confirms Mexico City Hosting Regular Season Games Starting 2026
The National Football League (NFL) is set to return to Mexico City in 2026, bringing regular-season games back to Estadio Banorte for a three-year period. This announcement marks a significant step for the NFL as it seeks to expand its reach in Mexico, where it has a large and passionate fan base.
NFL’s Commitment to Mexico
The league’s decision is complemented by a renewed broadcast partnership with TelevisaUnivision, which has been a crucial media partner for over 60 years. The goal of this collaboration is to enhance fan access to NFL content across the nation.
Arturo Olivé, the NFL Mexico Director General, expressed enthusiasm about this development, saying, “Bringing regular-season NFL games back to Mexico City reaffirms our deep connection with fans across the country.”
Estadio Banorte: A Historic Venue
Estadio Banorte is a landmark for the NFL’s international endeavors. It previously hosted five NFL games in 2005, 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2022. The venue’s Deputy General Director, Félix Aguirre, stated that this agreement would allow “hundreds of thousands of fans” to experience NFL games at one of the world’s premier stadiums.
Growing the NFL in Mexico
- 40 million NFL fans in Mexico – the largest outside of the U.S.
- NFL has operated an office in Mexico City since 1998.
- NFL Flag, the youth flag football program, launched in Mexico in 2000, targeting 3.3 million children nationwide.
- Ten NFL teams hold marketing rights in Mexico under the Global Markets Program.
As part of its ongoing efforts, the NFL is also focused on community initiatives and youth engagement. The NFL Flag program is an example of its commitment to growing the sport at the grassroots level.
International Games in 2026
The 2026 season will be a landmark year for the NFL, with nine international games scheduled worldwide. This includes:
- Melbourne, Australia – Melbourne Cricket Ground
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Maracanã Stadium
- Munich, Germany – FC Bayern Munich Arena
- Three games in London, U.K.
- Madrid, Spain – Bernabéu Stadium
- Paris, France – Stade de France
- Mexico City, Mexico – Estadio Banorte
This initiative not only showcases the NFL’s global expansion but also emphasizes the growing popularity of American football outside the United States.
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