The NFL is set to drop its full 2026 regular season schedule tomorrow night, but the league is already teasing some of the biggest matchups—including the full slate of international games. For Jets fans, the news is a welcome relief: New York will play all 17 games stateside, avoiding any overseas travel.

While the league continues to expand its global footprint, the Jets staying home might actually be a blessing in disguise. In 2024, a brutal loss to the Vikings in London triggered the firing of head coach Robert Saleh and sent the season into a tailspin. Last year, the team returned to the UK only to fall to the Broncos, managing negative net passing yards behind quarterback Justin Fields. Two trips, two losses, and zero momentum—so staying on home turf feels like a smart move.

The 2026 international schedule is packed with marquee matchups: Week 1 kicks off with the Rams facing the 49ers in Australia, followed by Ravens vs. Cowboys in Brazil (Week 3), Colts vs. Commanders in London (Week 4), Eagles vs. Jaguars in London (Week 5), Texans vs. Jaguars in London (Week 6), Steelers vs. Saints in France (Week 7), and Bengals vs. Falcons in Spain (Week 9). It’s a global tour that highlights the league’s growing ambition.

The NFL has ramped up its international presence in recent years, with rumors swirling that each team could eventually be required to play at least one game abroad annually. If that trend holds, the Jets’ fully domestic 2026 schedule might be one of the last of its kind. For now, though, New York can focus on what matters most: building a winning season without the distractions of a long-haul flight.