NFL Announces Expanded 2025 International Schedule

The 2025 NFL season will feature a record seven international games, including the first-ever regular-season matchups in Ireland and Spain as part of the league's global expansion. The Minnesota Vikings, led by new quarterback J.J. McCarthy, will play consecutive international games—facing the Pittsburgh Steelers in Dublin on September 28 and the Cleveland Browns in London on October 5. The Cleveland Browns will also open and close their season against the Cincinnati Bengals, though they will not have any primetime games after a disappointing 3-14 record in 2024. The Arizona Cardinals announced their challenging schedule with a creative rap video and will play two primetime games, hosting teams like the Carolina Panthers and Green Bay Packers. The international schedule also includes games in Brazil, Germany, and Spain. These developments reflect renewed optimism and evolving narratives for several franchises heading into 2025.