NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has identified Japan as a possible future host for a regular-season game as the league continues to expand outside the United States. According to the latest update, the NFL is considering roughly 10 countries as it looks for new international destinations.
The push fits into the league’s broader worldwide strategy. The NFL is already increasing the number of games played abroad, with nine international matchups on this year’s schedule and plans to reach 10 in 2027. That would further extend what has already become the league’s biggest overseas slate.
Japan stands out as a notable market because it would represent another major step in the NFL’s effort to grow its audience in Asia. While no final decision has been announced, Goodell’s comments suggest the league is actively exploring where future games can be staged as interest in international events continues to rise.
For now, the NFL’s direction is clear: more games overseas and more countries under consideration. Japan appears to be firmly in that conversation as the league looks to build on its record-setting international schedule.
