Figures on games played before 2025 were taken from the following articles:
(New York Giants publication)
(NFL publication)
(NFL publication)
Although the International Series technically started in 2007, data for the 2005 game played in Mexico City has nevertheless been included in this statistic as it was a precursor to the series.
* No games were held outside the U.S. that year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Year with the most NFL International Series games 2005-2025
In 2025, there were NFL games held outside of the United States as part of the league's International Series. This was the most on record for the series, with the previous three years having featured five overseas games apiece. Meanwhile, the highest-attended NFL regular season game outside of the U.S. as of 2025 remained the very first one, when over ** fans were in attendance at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City in 2005.
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NFL. (February 24, 2026). Number of NFL regular season games played outside the United States from 2005 to 2025, by year [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 29, 2026, from /statistics/1659844/nfl-international-series-games-by-year/
NFL. "Number of NFL regular season games played outside the United States from 2005 to 2025, by year." Chart. February 24, 2026. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 29, 2026. /statistics/1659844/nfl-international-series-games-by-year/
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Number of NFL regular season games played outside the United States from 2005 to 2025, by year [Graph], NFL, February 24, 2026. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1659844/nfl-international-series-games-by-year/
