The NFL's focus remains on expanding its slate of regular-season games abroad—reaching a record nine international contests in 2026 across markets like London, Mexico City, Melbourne, Paris, and Madrid—rather than adding a permanent franchise outside the United States. Commissioner Roger Goodell has reiterated that an international team is inevitable "one day" but previously indicated any such move lies beyond a decade from earlier statements, placing realistic timelines in the mid-2030s at the earliest. No ownership votes, relocation talks, or expansion announcements have surfaced for the 2026-27 window, with league priorities centered on logistics, fan development via the Global Markets Program, and schedule growth instead of roster or franchise changes. This sustained emphasis on incremental international exposure without structural shifts underpins trader consensus around an 88% probability that no new team will be announced by season's end.
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This market will resolve to "Yes" if the National Football League (NFL) officially announces the addition of a new team — whether through league expansion or the relocation of an existing franchise — whose official home market is located outside of the United States (inclusive of its territories), on or before February 28, 2027, 11:59 PM ET (the end of the 2026-27 NFL season). Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
An official announcement will suffice for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of if or when the team actually begins play.
The announcement must be made through the NFL's official channels or by an authorized NFL representative, such as the Commissioner or a vote of NFL ownership. The hosting of international regular-season or preseason games outside the United States (for example, in London, Munich, Mexico City, or São Paulo) does not qualify — the team's official home market must be located outside the United States.
The primary resolution source will be official announcements from the NFL; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The NFL's focus remains on expanding its slate of regular-season games abroad—reaching a record nine international contests in 2026 across markets like London, Mexico City, Melbourne, Paris, and Madrid—rather than adding a permanent franchise outside the United States. Commissioner Roger Goodell has reiterated that an international team is inevitable "one day" but previously indicated any such move lies beyond a decade from earlier statements, placing realistic timelines in the mid-2030s at the earliest. No ownership votes, relocation talks, or expansion announcements have surfaced for the 2026-27 window, with league priorities centered on logistics, fan development via the Global Markets Program, and schedule growth instead of roster or franchise changes. This sustained emphasis on incremental international exposure without structural shifts underpins trader consensus around an 88% probability that no new team will be announced by season's end.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the National Football League (NFL) officially announces the addition of a new team — whether through league expansion or the relocation of an existing franchise — whose official home market is located outside of the United States (inclusive of its territories), on or before February 28, 2027, 11:59 PM ET (the end of the 2026-27 NFL season). Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
An official announcement will suffice for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of if or when the team actually begins play.
The announcement must be made through the NFL's official channels or by an authorized NFL representative, such as the Commissioner or a vote of NFL ownership. The hosting of international regular-season or preseason games outside the United States (for example, in London, Munich, Mexico City, or São Paulo) does not qualify — the team's official home market must be located outside the United States.
The primary resolution source will be official announcements from the NFL; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
An official announcement will suffice for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of if or when the team actually begins play.
The announcement must be made through the NFL's official channels or by an authorized NFL representative, such as the Commissioner or a vote of NFL ownership. The hosting of international regular-season or preseason games outside the United States (for example, in London, Munich, Mexico City, or São Paulo) does not qualify — the team's official home market must be located outside the United States.
The primary resolution source will be official announcements from the NFL; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Market Opened: Aug 19, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
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0x65070BE91...This market will resolve to "Yes" if the National Football League (NFL) officially announces the addition of a new team — whether through league expansion or the relocation of an existing franchise — whose official home market is located outside of the United States (inclusive of its territories), on or before February 28, 2027, 11:59 PM ET (the end of the 2026-27 NFL season). Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
An official announcement will suffice for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of if or when the team actually begins play.
The announcement must be made through the NFL's official channels or by an authorized NFL representative, such as the Commissioner or a vote of NFL ownership. The hosting of international regular-season or preseason games outside the United States (for example, in London, Munich, Mexico City, or São Paulo) does not qualify — the team's official home market must be located outside the United States.
The primary resolution source will be official announcements from the NFL; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The NFL's focus remains on expanding its slate of regular-season games abroad—reaching a record nine international contests in 2026 across markets like London, Mexico City, Melbourne, Paris, and Madrid—rather than adding a permanent franchise outside the United States. Commissioner Roger Goodell has reiterated that an international team is inevitable "one day" but previously indicated any such move lies beyond a decade from earlier statements, placing realistic timelines in the mid-2030s at the earliest. No ownership votes, relocation talks, or expansion announcements have surfaced for the 2026-27 window, with league priorities centered on logistics, fan development via the Global Markets Program, and schedule growth instead of roster or franchise changes. This sustained emphasis on incremental international exposure without structural shifts underpins trader consensus around an 88% probability that no new team will be announced by season's end.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the National Football League (NFL) officially announces the addition of a new team — whether through league expansion or the relocation of an existing franchise — whose official home market is located outside of the United States (inclusive of its territories), on or before February 28, 2027, 11:59 PM ET (the end of the 2026-27 NFL season). Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
An official announcement will suffice for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of if or when the team actually begins play.
The announcement must be made through the NFL's official channels or by an authorized NFL representative, such as the Commissioner or a vote of NFL ownership. The hosting of international regular-season or preseason games outside the United States (for example, in London, Munich, Mexico City, or São Paulo) does not qualify — the team's official home market must be located outside the United States.
The primary resolution source will be official announcements from the NFL; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
An official announcement will suffice for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of if or when the team actually begins play.
The announcement must be made through the NFL's official channels or by an authorized NFL representative, such as the Commissioner or a vote of NFL ownership. The hosting of international regular-season or preseason games outside the United States (for example, in London, Munich, Mexico City, or São Paulo) does not qualify — the team's official home market must be located outside the United States.
The primary resolution source will be official announcements from the NFL; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
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$0End Date
Mar 1, 2027Market Opened
Aug 19, 2026, 6:00 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...The NFL's focus remains on expanding its slate of regular-season games abroad—reaching a record nine international contests in 2026 across markets like London, Mexico City, Melbourne, Paris, and Madrid—rather than adding a permanent franchise outside the United States. Commissioner Roger Goodell has reiterated that an international team is inevitable "one day" but previously indicated any such move lies beyond a decade from earlier statements, placing realistic timelines in the mid-2030s at the earliest. No ownership votes, relocation talks, or expansion announcements have surfaced for the 2026-27 window, with league priorities centered on logistics, fan development via the Global Markets Program, and schedule growth instead of roster or franchise changes. This sustained emphasis on incremental international exposure without structural shifts underpins trader consensus around an 88% probability that no new team will be announced by season's end.
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