Are NFL fans ready for the Super Bowl to go international?

The Super Bowl has become a week-long celebration for NFL fans. This year, Super Bowl 59 is taking place in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Not many cities can top the party that goes down in New Orleans, making it a prime spot to continue to host Super Bowls.

But what if the Super Bowl happened outside of the United States? Yes, America's new favorite pastime could soon see its biggest game on international soil.

Roger Goodell says he believes the NFL will eventually have an international franchise—and when that happens, a Super Bowl could also be hosted abroad to support it.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) February 3, 2025

During NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's media availability on Monday, the commissioner mentioned that he believes the NFL will one day have an international team, and a Super Bowl will be hosted in another country.

That news has not gone over well for the fans on social media. Some are shouting to the rooftops that this move could damage the league.

Goodell has ruined the NFL. It isn't the same NFL we once had when I was growing up. https://t.co/mc1v6Y54Fp
— Glenn Kaplan (@glennkaplan13) February 3, 2025

It's already about $5K for Super Bowl Tickets, absolutely zero chance most people would pay for international travel on top of that. https://t.co/2wWJ43gho6
— Commissioner Gordon (@NotoriousJMFG) February 3, 2025

absolutely nightmarish idea (assuming it’d be in Europe). Horrible travel, terrible time adjustments, playing for that team would be a nightmare https://t.co/q5aZb1BgAq
— Quinlan (@quinlan_birm) February 3, 2025

“National Football League”

Chill on the money grabbin Roger https://t.co/VJIILpL31u
— Brandon Scott (@BrandonScott77) February 3, 2025

Yes, the NFL has become a vacuum for money, and taking the show to an international audience has made the pockets of everyone involved in the league larger.

However, once again, the league is failing to realize the opinions of the players who are involved in the games.

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Extra games being added to the regular season along with a dreadful flight over the ocean, the NFL is putting its profits ahead of its players.

But honestly, did anyone expect anything less? The train is going to continue blowing through everything until the last penny is taken. Although being called world champions would actually make sense for the first time.

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