NFL, NFLPA Yet to Seriously Discuss Going Beyond 10 International Games

The NFL and its team owners have ambitious plans to expand their international game schedule, but have yet to discuss extending the number of games beyond the current cap of 10. The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) has not had substantive conversations with the league about potentially scheduling more than 10 international games per season or in the future.

The collective bargaining agreement (CBA) requires the league to consult with the NFLPA before scheduling more than 10 international games annually, but the two sides have not had the required discussions. JC Tretter, the NFLPA's executive director, met with players on a tour and said the NFL wants to continue growing the game internationally, but growth alone is not enough.

The union stated the goal must be maintaining player standards while growing the game. One agent argued the NFLPA should seek meaningful concessions from the league and owners to agree to additional international games, while another agent believed the union should readily agree to more international games. The league's resolution allows for up to 10 league-run international games per season, which does not include games run by the Jaguars.

The CBA sets a cap at 10 international games, and it is unclear if a meeting took place to decide on increasing this number for 2025 and beyond. The CBA also states that the league and union should confer regarding increasing the maximum number of international games, and various factors could influence this decision, including revenue growth, brand development, media opportunities, and player working conditions.