**The NFL's aggressive push into more international regular-season games through 2027 has not translated into any concrete steps toward a full franchise based outside the United States by the end of the 2026-27 season.** A record nine games are scheduled across seven countries in 2026, rising to a maximum of ten the following year, with new markets like Australia, France, and additional London dates serving as the immediate priority. Commissioner Roger Goodell has reiterated that permanent international teams are inevitable but placed any such development beyond a decade, aligning with the lengthy requirements for stadium deals, ownership approvals, CBA adjustments, and infrastructure. Recent league actions, including expanded Global Markets Program rights and policy changes enabling marquee matchups abroad, reinforce a strategy centered on game hosting and fan growth rather than rapid expansion announcements. This measured approach leaves little room for a new non-U.S. team to be formally announced before early 2027.
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This market will resolve to "Yes" if the National Football League (NFL) officially announces the addition of a new team — whether through league expansion or the relocation of an existing franchise — whose official home market is located outside of the United States (inclusive of its territories), on or before February 28, 2027, 11:59 PM ET (the end of the 2026-27 NFL season). Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
An official announcement will suffice for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of if or when the team actually begins play.
The announcement must be made through the NFL's official channels or by an authorized NFL representative, such as the Commissioner or a vote of NFL ownership. The hosting of international regular-season or preseason games outside the United States (for example, in London, Munich, Mexico City, or São Paulo) does not qualify — the team's official home market must be located outside the United States.
The primary resolution source will be official announcements from the NFL; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.**The NFL's aggressive push into more international regular-season games through 2027 has not translated into any concrete steps toward a full franchise based outside the United States by the end of the 2026-27 season.** A record nine games are scheduled across seven countries in 2026, rising to a maximum of ten the following year, with new markets like Australia, France, and additional London dates serving as the immediate priority. Commissioner Roger Goodell has reiterated that permanent international teams are inevitable but placed any such development beyond a decade, aligning with the lengthy requirements for stadium deals, ownership approvals, CBA adjustments, and infrastructure. Recent league actions, including expanded Global Markets Program rights and policy changes enabling marquee matchups abroad, reinforce a strategy centered on game hosting and fan growth rather than rapid expansion announcements. This measured approach leaves little room for a new non-U.S. team to be formally announced before early 2027.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the National Football League (NFL) officially announces the addition of a new team — whether through league expansion or the relocation of an existing franchise — whose official home market is located outside of the United States (inclusive of its territories), on or before February 28, 2027, 11:59 PM ET (the end of the 2026-27 NFL season). Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
An official announcement will suffice for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of if or when the team actually begins play.
The announcement must be made through the NFL's official channels or by an authorized NFL representative, such as the Commissioner or a vote of NFL ownership. The hosting of international regular-season or preseason games outside the United States (for example, in London, Munich, Mexico City, or São Paulo) does not qualify — the team's official home market must be located outside the United States.
The primary resolution source will be official announcements from the NFL; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
An official announcement will suffice for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of if or when the team actually begins play.
The announcement must be made through the NFL's official channels or by an authorized NFL representative, such as the Commissioner or a vote of NFL ownership. The hosting of international regular-season or preseason games outside the United States (for example, in London, Munich, Mexico City, or São Paulo) does not qualify — the team's official home market must be located outside the United States.
The primary resolution source will be official announcements from the NFL; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Market Opened: Aug 19, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
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Aug 19, 2026, 6:00 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...This market will resolve to "Yes" if the National Football League (NFL) officially announces the addition of a new team — whether through league expansion or the relocation of an existing franchise — whose official home market is located outside of the United States (inclusive of its territories), on or before February 28, 2027, 11:59 PM ET (the end of the 2026-27 NFL season). Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
An official announcement will suffice for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of if or when the team actually begins play.
The announcement must be made through the NFL's official channels or by an authorized NFL representative, such as the Commissioner or a vote of NFL ownership. The hosting of international regular-season or preseason games outside the United States (for example, in London, Munich, Mexico City, or São Paulo) does not qualify — the team's official home market must be located outside the United States.
The primary resolution source will be official announcements from the NFL; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.**The NFL's aggressive push into more international regular-season games through 2027 has not translated into any concrete steps toward a full franchise based outside the United States by the end of the 2026-27 season.** A record nine games are scheduled across seven countries in 2026, rising to a maximum of ten the following year, with new markets like Australia, France, and additional London dates serving as the immediate priority. Commissioner Roger Goodell has reiterated that permanent international teams are inevitable but placed any such development beyond a decade, aligning with the lengthy requirements for stadium deals, ownership approvals, CBA adjustments, and infrastructure. Recent league actions, including expanded Global Markets Program rights and policy changes enabling marquee matchups abroad, reinforce a strategy centered on game hosting and fan growth rather than rapid expansion announcements. This measured approach leaves little room for a new non-U.S. team to be formally announced before early 2027.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the National Football League (NFL) officially announces the addition of a new team — whether through league expansion or the relocation of an existing franchise — whose official home market is located outside of the United States (inclusive of its territories), on or before February 28, 2027, 11:59 PM ET (the end of the 2026-27 NFL season). Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
An official announcement will suffice for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of if or when the team actually begins play.
The announcement must be made through the NFL's official channels or by an authorized NFL representative, such as the Commissioner or a vote of NFL ownership. The hosting of international regular-season or preseason games outside the United States (for example, in London, Munich, Mexico City, or São Paulo) does not qualify — the team's official home market must be located outside the United States.
The primary resolution source will be official announcements from the NFL; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
An official announcement will suffice for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of if or when the team actually begins play.
The announcement must be made through the NFL's official channels or by an authorized NFL representative, such as the Commissioner or a vote of NFL ownership. The hosting of international regular-season or preseason games outside the United States (for example, in London, Munich, Mexico City, or São Paulo) does not qualify — the team's official home market must be located outside the United States.
The primary resolution source will be official announcements from the NFL; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
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$0End Date
Mar 1, 2027Market Opened
Aug 19, 2026, 6:00 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...**The NFL's aggressive push into more international regular-season games through 2027 has not translated into any concrete steps toward a full franchise based outside the United States by the end of the 2026-27 season.** A record nine games are scheduled across seven countries in 2026, rising to a maximum of ten the following year, with new markets like Australia, France, and additional London dates serving as the immediate priority. Commissioner Roger Goodell has reiterated that permanent international teams are inevitable but placed any such development beyond a decade, aligning with the lengthy requirements for stadium deals, ownership approvals, CBA adjustments, and infrastructure. Recent league actions, including expanded Global Markets Program rights and policy changes enabling marquee matchups abroad, reinforce a strategy centered on game hosting and fan growth rather than rapid expansion announcements. This measured approach leaves little room for a new non-U.S. team to be formally announced before early 2027.
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