NFL Kicks Off Its Most International Season
The NFL season kicks off on September 4th, marking the start of a campaign with an unprecedented global focus. The American football league has scheduled a total of seven official games outside its borders, promising thrills and taking the passion of the sport to new corners of the world.
The international expansion of the NFL is a fact, and by 2026, Australia will be added to the list of countries that will host official games. This strategy underlines the growing global interest in American football and the league’s commitment to reach new audiences.
A Look at the Season
The NFL regular season is an intense 18-week competition, where the 32 participating teams fight for a place in the postseason. The playoffs, with a direct elimination format, culminate in the Super Bowl, the most important sporting event of the year.
- Regular Season: 18 Weeks
- Teams: 32
- Playoffs: Single Elimination
- Playoff Teams: 14
- Super Bowl: The Big Game
- Champion: 1
The rivalry between the AFC and NFC conferences is historic, both with 29 titles each, demonstrating the parity and competitiveness of the league.
New Rising Stars
The season features young talents who promise to make a difference:
- C.J. Stroud: 4108 yards
- Puka Nacua: 1486 yards
- Sam LaPorta: 889 yards
The NFL in the World
The NFL expands, bringing the spectacle to different cities:
- London: 3 matches
- Munich: 1 match
- São Paulo: 1 match
- Madrid: 1 match
Latino Pride in the NFL
The Latin presence in the NFL continues to grow, with outstanding players:
- Chris Olave (WR, New Orleans Saints) with Cuban roots
- Isiah Pacheco (RB, Kansas City Chiefs) with Puerto Rican roots
- Fred Warner (LB, San Francisco 49ers) with Mexican roots
