


The NFL has set its sights internationally in recent years, and they’re apparently not done looking.
The league’s executive vice president Peter O’Reilly told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that the NFL is looking into Brazil and Spain as potential host sites for games in the future.
“That’s the diligence that we do constantly,” O’Reilly said of possible games in Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, per the World Wide Leader. “What is the stadium like here? Could we play a game here? What does the support look like?
“So we’re not there yet in terms of timing on that. But you’re right, we are spending time in those markets, building relationships and looking at the stadia there.”
The NFL has five games in Europe on the docket this season, three in London and two in Germany.
NFL brass has also reportedly looked at potential games in Australia, although, as ESPN noted, the logistics would be tougher than Brazil or Spain.
“Brazil and Spain are two strong markets and two important markets,” O’Reilly said. “And importantly, there are also markets that clubs are interested in. … Marrying where clubs are now building their fan base is important. It needs to work for the clubs as well.”
The Jaguars and Falcons will kick off the league’s international play next Sunday, Oct. 1, when they face off at Wembley Stadium in London.
Jacksonville will play the Bills at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London one week later, becoming the first team in NFL history to play two straight games overseas.