Buffalo Bills Won't Play International Game in 2026

Team last traveled overseas in 2023 for loss to Jaguars

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The Buffalo Bills will not be playing an international game during the 2026 NFL season, despite the league hosting nine overseas matchups that year. The Bills last traveled to London in 2023, where they were defeated by the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Why it matters

The Bills have a strong international fanbase, especially in the UK, so their absence from the 2026 international schedule will disappoint many of their overseas supporters. However, keeping the team in the US for the 2026 season may please the team's local 'Bills Mafia' fanbase.

The details

While the official 2026 international game matchups have not been announced, the Bills have been ruled out as a host team, as all of the teams scheduled to play overseas that year are not on the Bills' regular season schedule. The last time the Bills played abroad was in 2023 when they lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

  • The Bills last played an international game in 2023.
  • The 2026 NFL international games schedule has not been announced yet.

The players

Buffalo Bills

An American professional football team based in Buffalo, New York that plays in the National Football League.

Jacksonville Jaguars

An American professional football team based in Jacksonville, Florida that plays in the National Football League.

Tracey McGrady

A minority owner of the Buffalo Bills and former NBA player.

Vince Carter

A minority owner of the Buffalo Bills and former NBA player.

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment

A sports and entertainment company that owns and operates several professional sports teams, including the Buffalo Bills' partnership to grow football in Canada.

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What’s next

The NFL is expected to announce the full 2026 international games schedule in the coming months, which will confirm whether the Bills will play abroad next season or if they will remain in the US for their home games.

The takeaway

While the Bills have a strong international fanbase, especially in the UK, the team's absence from the 2026 international schedule may please their local 'Bills Mafia' supporters by keeping the team playing in the US that year. However, the team's future international plans remain uncertain.