Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars set for NFL London game
The Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars will face each other at Wembley Stadium on 18 October 2026 in an NFL regular-season game. This match marks a rare international fixture for the National Football League, bringing American football to a London audience.
The Texans enter the game with a challenging start to their season, positioned 13th in the NFL standings after five games, with one win and four losses. Their recent form includes a 26-3 victory over the Tennessee Titans, but they have struggled in other matches, resulting in a negative goal difference of -2.
In contrast, the Jaguars stand third in the NFL after five games, boasting four wins and one loss, and a strong goal difference of +53. Their recent results include wins against the Philadelphia Eagles and Cincinnati Bengals, reflecting solid form heading into the London encounter.
The NFL consists of 32 teams divided between the American Football Conference and National Football Conference, with the Jaguars competing in the AFC South division. Both teams will aim to improve their standings with a win in this international fixture, which continues the league's efforts to expand its global reach.
