The NFL’s emphasis on expanding its international series—reaching a record nine games across four continents in 2026 and ten in 2027—reflects a deliberate focus on building fan bases and media rights in markets such as London, Mexico City, Australia, and Germany rather than pursuing an immediate franchise relocation or expansion. Commissioner Roger Goodell has repeatedly described an overseas team as possible “someday” and expressed confidence it will occur, yet he has tied any such step to first achieving a fuller slate of 16 international contests, which would likely require an 18-game regular season and NFLPA approval under the current CBA running through 2030. No ownership votes, stadium commitments, or formal expansion announcements have surfaced in 2026, while league executives continue to prioritize year-round engagement and game inventory over establishing a permanent club abroad. These developments align with trader consensus that a new non-U.S. team is unlikely to be announced before the end of the 2026-27 season.
如果 National Football League(NFL)在 2027年2月28日(含)或之前的 23:59 ET(即 2026-27 NFL 赛季结束时)正式宣布新增一支球队——无论是通过联盟扩军,还是迁移现有球队——且该队的官方主场市场位于美国(包括其属地)以外,本市场将判定为“是”。否则,本市场将以“否”结算。 只要有正式公告,即足以判定为“是”,无论该队是否实际开始参赛,或何时开始参赛。 公告必须通过 NFL 的官方渠道发布,或由 NFL 授权代表发布,例如专员,或通过 NFL 球队所有者投票。在美国境外举办国际常规赛或季前赛(例如在伦敦、慕尼黑、墨西哥城或 São Paulo)不符合条件——该队的官方主场市场必须位于美国境外。 主要判定依据为 NFL 的官方公告;不过,也可以采用可信报道形成的共识。
机器翻译。如有争议,以原文为准。