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The 2025 NFL season is going global like never before. With seven international games scheduled across five countries—Brazil, Germany, Spain, Ireland, and the United Kingdom—the league is deepening its international roots and giving fans around the world a front-row seat to America’s biggest sport.

While we know the home teams and locations, the visiting teams haven’t been officially announced yet. That hasn’t stopped football analysts Ryan and Wade from making bold predictions about who we might see in each matchup. Below is a breakdown of every confirmed game, including the pundits’ takes and key player storylines updated for the 2025 offseason.

🇧🇷 São Paulo, Brazil – LA Chargers (Home)

• Venue: Neo Química Arena (Corinthians Arena)
• Ryan’s pick: Washington Commanders
• Wade’s pick: Houston Texans

This will be the NFL’s first-ever regular-season game in South America. Ryan predicts the Commanders will travel south, featuring second-year QB Jayden Daniels—an exciting face-off against Justin Herbert. Wade believes it’ll be the Houston Texans, led by C.J. Stroud, whose breakout 2023 season continues to fuel their rise as contenders.

🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany – Indianapolis Colts (Home)

• Venue: Olympiastadion Berlin
• Ryan’s pick: Las Vegas Raiders
• Wade’s pick: Arizona Cardinals

Germany gets a new host city in Berlin, with the Colts bringing second-year QB Anthony Richardson to Europe. Ryan predicts a matchup with the Raiders, now starting Geno Smith after a surprising move from Seattle. Wade sees the Cardinals, featuring a healthy and retooled Kyler Murray, coming in as opponents.

🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain – Miami Dolphins (Home)

• Venue: Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
• Ryan’s pick: New Orleans Saints
• Wade’s pick: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

In the NFL’s first game in Spain, Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins bring speed and style. Ryan imagines them facing the Saints, while Wade forecasts an in-state rivalry with the Buccaneers, anchored by Baker Mayfield and standout WR Mike Evans.

🇮🇪 Dublin, Ireland – Pittsburgh Steelers (Home)

• Venue: Croke Park
• Ryan’s pick: Green Bay Packers
• Wade’s pick: Seattle Seahawks

Ireland hosts its first-ever NFL game, with Pittsburgh’s nod to Ireland. But for this analysis, we’ll focus on the team left behind: Ryan expects the Packers led by Jordan Love, while Wade still associates the Seahawks with their rugged, competitive style—with Sam Arnold looking for something to prove. 

🇬🇧 London, UK – Jacksonville Jaguars (Home)

• Venue: Wembley Stadium
• Ryan’s pick: Kansas City Chiefs
• Wade’s pick: Tennessee Titans

London’s most frequent hosts are back. Ryan wants to see the Chiefs, led by Patrick Mahomes, bring a Super Bowl-level clash to Wembley. Wade sees a divisional matchup with the Titans, who just signed Cam Ward as the number one pick.

🇬🇧 London, UK – Cleveland Browns (Home)

• Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
• Ryan’s pick: San Francisco 49ers
• Wade’s pick: Detroit Lions

Ryan predicts a defensive showdown against the 49ers, still strong with Brock Purdy and a potent run game. Wade prefers the Lions, now one of the league’s most exciting teams, with Jared Goff under center and Amon-Ra St. Brown leading a surging offense.

🇬🇧 London, UK – New York Jets (Home)

• Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
• Ryan’s pick: Denver Broncos
• Wade’s pick: Dallas Cowboys

The Jets, with Justin Fields at the helm are returning for the second year in a row. Ryan picks the Broncos, possibly starting rookie Bo Nix, for a fresh QB face-off. Wade goes bigger: the Dallas Cowboys, still starring Dak Prescott and Micah Parsons, would turn this into one of the most-watched international games ever.

📆 When Will the NFL International Schedule Be Announced?

The full 2025 NFL schedule—including dates for all international games—is expected to be released in mid-May. Once it drops, tickets will sell fast, especially for first-time host cities like Madrid, São Paulo, and Dublin.

🌎 Final Thoughts: NFL’s Global Push Is Just Beginning

From Mahomes to Cam Ward, Stroud to Tua, the 2025 NFL International Series is set to deliver elite talent, historic venues, and global reach. Ryan and Wade’s predictions offer two compelling perspectives: one focused on marquee matchups, the other on rivalries and rising stars.

Whether you’re rooting for your team from the U.S. or attending games across the globe, this year’s international series promises unforgettable football.

Stay tuned for the official matchups, and be ready to grab your tickets when the schedule drops.