NFL Commissioner Eyes International NFL Team As League Tests Overseas Growth

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said a London team is “possible” as the league explores international expansion. Overseas games in Dublin, London, and Brazil highlight growing global reach, boosted by YouTube streaming partnerships.

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00:02NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league is weighing whether to add an international team,

00:06highlighting attractive markets abroad and growing success with overseas games, according to CNBC.

00:11It all called the London-based team possible, said the league is studying the competitive and logistical consequences.

00:17Minnesota Vikings will make history by playing consecutive international games

00:20against the Steelers in Dublin on Sunday and the Browns in London on October 5th.

00:24Media executive Mark Shapiro said expansion is not profitable yet, but will be,

00:28pointing to Europe and Asia's key growth markets.

00:31Week 1 game in Brazil streamed on YouTube, drew 16.2 million U.S. fans and 1.1 million abroad,

00:37underscoring the potential.

00:39It all raised the NFL's YouTube partnership, noting Sunday Ticket has 2 million to 5 million subscribers

00:44and is reaching younger demographics.

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