Everything You Need To Know Ahead Of NFL London 2026

The wait is almost over. NFL London returns this weekend, beginning a run of three consecutive Sundays of regular-season American football at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Wembley Stadium.

Five franchises will feature across the three games, with the Jacksonville Jaguars appearing twice as part of their long-standing relationship with London. The Indianapolis Colts and Washington Commanders get the action underway on Sunday 4th October, before the Philadelphia Eagles meet the Jaguars one week later and Houston Texans v Jacksonville Jaguars completes the schedule at Wembley Stadium on Sunday 18th October.

With the opening three weeks of the 2026 regular season already complete, the picture surrounding each contest is beginning to take shape. There are teams looking to build early momentum, others already needing to respond to difficult starts and a divisional battle waiting at Wembley to bring another major month of NFL action in the capital to a close.

Indianapolis Colts v Washington Commanders

Sunday 4th October 2026
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Kick-off: 2:30pm

NFL London 2026 begins with two teams arriving in the capital with identical 1-2 records after three weeks of the regular season. Indianapolis and Washington both secured their first victories of the campaign last weekend, giving Sunday’s meeting added importance as they attempt to build some early-season momentum.

The Colts endured a difficult opening fortnight, losing 41-23 against the Baltimore Ravens before pushing the Kansas City Chiefs much closer in a 33-30 defeat. Their first victory eventually arrived against the Houston Texans in Week 3, with Indianapolis edging their AFC South rivals 19-17 before making the journey to London.

Washington followed a similar path. Defeats against the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys left the Commanders 0-2, but they responded with a dramatic 33-31 victory over the Seattle Seahawks to get their campaign moving before the trip across the Atlantic.

It means the opening London contest brings together two sides that have already experienced tight games during the early stages of the season. Both will know that leaving London at 2-2 would represent a very different position to falling to 1-3 heading deeper into October.

The fixture also marks a return to international action for both franchises. Indianapolis travelled to Berlin during the 2025 season, while Washington faced the Miami Dolphins in Madrid, and their latest overseas assignments now bring them together at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Philadelphia Eagles v Jacksonville Jaguars

Sunday 11th October 2026
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Kick-off: 2:30pm

The second NFL London fixture brings two 2-1 teams to North London as things stand after Week 3, with Philadelphia and Jacksonville both making positive starts despite suffering one defeat apiece.

Philadelphia opened their season with victories over the Washington Commanders and Tennessee Titans before their unbeaten run was brought to an abrupt end by the Chicago Bears on Monday night. The Eagles were beaten 27-7 in Chicago, meaning their Week 4 meeting with the Los Angeles Rams will provide an opportunity to respond before they head to London.

Jacksonville, meanwhile, have opened 2-1 after following an opening victory with defeat against the Denver Broncos and an emphatic 35-6 success against the New England Patriots. They travel to Cincinnati in Week 4 before crossing the Atlantic for what will become the first of two consecutive games in London.

The contest also brings some of the NFL’s most recognisable attacking players to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley headline a Philadelphia roster that has become accustomed to competing on the biggest stages, while Trevor Lawrence remains at the centre of Jacksonville’s offence.

There is history between the franchises in London as well. The Eagles and Jaguars previously met at Wembley Stadium in 2018, when Philadelphia recorded a 24-18 victory. Eight years later, the matchup returns to the capital, this time at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The occasion will extend well beyond the game itself, with Ayra Starr confirmed to headline the half-time show as the NFL continues to combine regular-season football with the entertainment associated with its international events.

Houston Texans v Jacksonville Jaguars

Sunday 18th October 2026
Wembley Stadium
Kick-off: 2:30pm

The London Games then move across the capital to Wembley Stadium, where Jacksonville complete their two-week stay in the UK against AFC South rivals Houston.

Unlike the first two fixtures, there is already significant divisional context surrounding this meeting. Jacksonville and Houston have exchanged control of the AFC South in recent seasons, with the two franchises accounting for the division title in each season from 2022 to 2025.

Their starts to 2026 have been very different. Jacksonville sit at 2-1 after their convincing victory over New England, while Houston have opened the campaign with three consecutive defeats against the Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals and Indianapolis Colts. Their most recent defeat was the narrowest of the three, with the Colts winning 19-17 in Indianapolis.

There is still plenty of football to be played before the two teams reach Wembley, but the opening weeks have already increased the importance of the contest. Divisional games carry additional significance because of the direct impact they can have on AFC South standings and potential tiebreakers later in the season.

Jacksonville will also arrive with considerably more London experience than almost any franchise in the league. The Jaguars had already played 14 regular-season games in London since 2013 before the 2026 schedule was announced, including 11 at Wembley Stadium, and this year’s double-header continues one of the strongest relationships between an NFL team and the UK.

Houston have their own positive memories of Wembley. The Texans faced Jacksonville at the stadium in 2019 and recorded a 26-3 victory, meaning their return seven years later will come against familiar opposition at a familiar venue.

Three Sundays Of NFL Action In London

From the opening meeting between Indianapolis and Washington to Philadelphia’s return to the capital and Jacksonville’s Wembley clash with Houston, NFL London 2026 offers three very different regular-season contests across three consecutive weekends.

The first three weeks of the season have already added another layer to each matchup. Colts v Commanders brings together two 1-2 teams looking to build on their first victories, Eagles v Jaguars currently features two 2-1 sides, while Texans v Jaguars carries the extra significance of an AFC South rivalry.

There is also the wider NFL London matchday experience. Supporters representing teams from across the league traditionally descend on the capital rather than simply those involved on the field, while the combination of American football, live entertainment and the atmosphere around two of London’s largest stadiums helps turn each fixture into a full-day event.

NFL London gets underway at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday 4th October, beginning three weeks in which regular-season American football will once again take centre stage in the capital.

NFL London 2026 FAQs

When are the NFL London Games taking place in 2026?

Indianapolis Colts v Washington Commanders takes place on Sunday 4th October, Philadelphia Eagles v Jacksonville Jaguars follows on Sunday 11th October and Houston Texans v Jacksonville Jaguars completes the schedule on Sunday 18th October.

Where are the NFL London Games being played?

The opening two fixtures will be staged at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The final game between the Texans and Jaguars will take place at Wembley Stadium.

What time do the NFL London Games kick off?

All three NFL London fixtures are scheduled to kick off at 2:30pm London time. Supporters should allow plenty of time to reach the stadium, pass through security and enjoy the wider matchday experience before the action begins.

Which NFL team is playing twice in London in 2026?

The Jacksonville Jaguars will play twice, facing the Philadelphia Eagles at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium before meeting the Houston Texans at Wembley Stadium one week later. It continues Jacksonville’s long-standing connection with regular-season NFL games in London.

NFL London Hospitality With Eventmasters

Official NFL London hospitality is available with Eventmasters across all three games in October, providing the opportunity to experience regular-season American football in London with premium seating and hospitality facilities.

Hospitality is available for Indianapolis Colts v Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles v Jacksonville Jaguars at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, as well as Houston Texans v Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium. Guests can explore the available NFL London hospitality packages with Eventmasters and register their interest ahead of three consecutive Sundays of NFL action in the capital.