The New England Patriots are headed to Germany.
The New England Patriots will face the Detroit Lions in Week 10 next season in Germany.
The game will be played on Sunday, Nov. 15. It will mark the sixth regular-season game to be held in Germany and the third to be played in Munich.
The NFL unveiled the full 2026 International Games schedule, which will see a record-breaking nine games played across four continents, seven countries and eight stadiums next season.
Melbourne (Australia), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), London (U.K.), Paris (France), Madrid (Spain), Munich (Germany) and Mexico City (Mexico) will all host international games in 2026 as part of the league's long-term commitment to global expansion.
"The 2026 NFL season will feature our most expansive and ambitious international slate yet, with regular-season games spanning Melbourne, Rio de Janeiro, London, Paris, Madrid, Munich and Mexico City," said Peter O'Reilly, NFL executive vice president of club business, major events and international. "This year's record-breaking schedule will see a host of world-class NFL franchises and star athletes play in some of the most iconic sporting venues in the world, underlying the league's global growth vision and bringing our fans internationally closer to the game than ever before."
The Patriots won the AFC last season but lost to the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl.
New England cut Stefon Diggs and added Romeo Doubs this offseason on offense. The team has been heavily linked to Philadelphia Eagles star A.J. Brown, who could get traded after June 1. Mike Vrabel coached Brown on the Tennessee Titans and the two have a close relationship.
Vrabel won three Super Bowls as a player with New England. He is preparing for his second season as head coach of the Patriots after leading them to a 14-3 regular-season record last season, which ended with the Super Bowl loss to the Seahawks.
Vrabel was not with the Patriots on Day 3 of the NFL Draft. He was with his family and sought counseling after the Dianna Russini scandal.
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