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The NFL will be overseas more than ever before in 2026.
"Bringing a regular season game to Paris in 2026 marks an exciting next step in the continued expansion of the league's global footprint," NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
The chances appear good the Bears will wind up overseas in 2026, especially in Madrid, after a report the NFL will have seven overseas games with one in Madrid.
Coverage of the 2026 NFL Pro Bowl kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT on Feb. 3, 2026. Kickoff for the 7-on-7 flag football game is at 8 p.m. ET. The 2026 NFL Pro Bowl will air on ESPN, with Spanish-language coverage airing on ESPN Deportes. This year's Pro Bowl will feature a skills challenge and an AFC versus NFC flag football game.
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The NFL said Monday it will play more regular-season games in Madrid. The league announced it has reached a multiyear deal to keep playing at Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. It did not immediately say the length of the new agreement or which teams will play in 2026.