Who is playing in the NFL London Games 2026?

NFL London returns in 2026 with six of the league’s most competitive franchises heading to the UK capital for three regular-season games staged across Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Wembley Stadium.

The fixtures feature the Indianapolis Colts, Washington Commanders, Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles and Houston Texans, with all games kicking off at 14:30pm across October 2026.

The schedule includes two games at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and one at Wembley Stadium, continuing London’s status as one of the NFL’s key international destinations.

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – Indianapolis Colts v Washington Commanders – Sunday 4th October 2026

The NFL London Games begin with the Indianapolis Colts facing the Washington Commanders in North London.

The Commanders arrive following their second consecutive international appearance, having played the Miami Dolphins in Madrid in 2025. Their global presence continues to grow as they return to London aiming to rebound from a 5-12 season. After reaching the NFC Championship Game in 2024, Washington have reshaped their roster with new coordinators David Blough and Daronte Jones implementing updated schemes.

Quarterback Jayden Daniels leads an offence strengthened by tight end Chig Okonkwo and wide receiver Dyami Brown, while left tackle Laremy Tunsil anchors the protection unit. On defence, additions such as Odafe Oweh and K’Lavon Chaisson, alongside first-round pick Sonny Styles, have added fresh energy to the front seven.

The Colts also bring international experience, having previously played three overseas games. Their 2025 season saw a dramatic collapse after an 8-2 start, with quarterback Daniel Jones and wide receiver Alec Pierce central to their early success before late-season defeats ended playoff hopes.

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – Jacksonville Jaguars v Philadelphia Eagles – Sunday 11th October 2026

One week later, the Jacksonville Jaguars meet the Philadelphia Eagles in one of the headline fixtures of the 2026 NFL season.

The Jaguars remain the NFL’s most established London franchise, having played in the capital since 2013 and becoming the first team to play back-to-back international games in 2023. This will be their 16th London appearance, reinforcing their unique connection with UK fans.

Jacksonville enter 2026 off the back of a strong 13-4 season, winning the AFC South before exiting in the Wild Card round. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence remains the focal point of the team after a 4,000-yard, 25-touchdown campaign, continuing his development as one of the league’s leading young quarterbacks.

The Eagles arrive looking to add to their Superbowl successes in 2018 and 2025 and remain one of the NFL’s most complete teams under Head Coach Nick Sirianni. They also carry strong recent dominance in this fixture, having beaten Jacksonville five straight times, including a 28-23 win in 2024 in difficult weather conditions.

Philadelphia’s offence is led by Jalen Hurts, supported by Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith, forming one of the most dangerous attacking units in the league.

Wembley Stadium – Houston Texans v Jacksonville Jaguars – Sunday 18th October 2026

The NFL London Games conclude at Wembley Stadium as the Houston Texans face the Jacksonville Jaguars in the final game of the series.

The Texans arrive as one of the league’s most rapidly improving teams, having split their 2025 series with Jacksonville before finishing the year on a franchise-record 10-game winning streak across regular season and playoffs. Their comeback 36-29 victory over the Jaguars highlighted their resilience, with Davis Mills producing a late go-ahead touchdown and Danielle Hunter delivering a dominant defensive performance.

Under Head Coach DeMeco Ryans, Houston continue to build around quarterback C.J. Stroud, forming one of the AFC’s most exciting young cores.

The Jaguars once again play a central role in London, serving as the designated home team at Wembley. With Trevor Lawrence leading the offence and a roster built for long-term AFC contention, Jacksonville remain one of the league’s most internationally recognisable franchises.

NFL London 2026 overview

NFL London 2026 features three major regular-season games across two venues, with fixtures staged at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Wembley Stadium.

From Colts v Commanders opening the series, to Eagles v Jaguars in North London, and Texans v Jaguars closing at Wembley, the schedule brings together playoff contenders, Super Bowl champions and rising young teams in one international showcase.

With all games kicking off at 14:30pm, NFL London once again delivers a consistent and highly anticipated afternoon schedule for fans in the capital.