The Jaguars write their own history in London
The NFL has just made a move. And he has done it with the Jacksonville Jaguars as absolute protagonists. The team will be the first in the league to play two consecutive home games on foreign territory. Specifically, in London.
The event will be in October 2026. One match at the legendary Wembley and another at the modern Tottenham Hotspur stadium. The Washington Commanders will complete the British lineup with another game as hosts.
A home away from home
This is not new for the Jaguars, but it is a bigger step. It will be the third time in four years that they play in a row in London, but now with a key nuance: both times they will be local. Before they alternated that role.
The reason? Renovations to its stadium will dramatically reduce capacity in Jacksonville this fall. In 2027, they will temporarily move directly to Orlando. That is why they seek to consolidate their international presence.
And boy have they done it. Since 2013 they have played 14 games in London, more than any other NFL team. They have an even record (7-7), but they have built something more valuable than victories: a real connection.
“My immediate conclusion was that London is, without a doubt, our home away from home,” said coach Liam Cohen. “We have a passionate and knowledgeable fan base… built over time and continuing to grow.”
That phrase says it all. It’s not empty marketing; It is the result of years of constant work. The team owners have invested seriously in this transatlantic project.
A global map for 2026
The Jaguars’ move is just one piece of the puzzle. The NFL plans a record nine international games by 2026, spanning four continents.
San Francisco and The Rams will jump to Australia. Detroit will be local in Germany. New Orleans will do the same in France. And Dallas will make history by being the first NFL host in Brazil.
It is a calculated, strategic expansion. The league no longer just exports games; exports complete experiences, with teams that build loyal communities across the ocean.
The Jaguars have the lead in this game. They have turned a logistical necessity (the construction of their stadium) into a unique opportunity to strengthen their global brand.
When they set foot at Wembley and Tottenham in 2026, they will not be simple American visitors. They will be, as Cohen rightly says, a team playing in front of its people.
