The Indianapolis Colts are packing their passports once again. For the third time in four years, the Horseshoe will be taking its show overseas, this time heading to London for a Week 4 matchup against the Washington Commanders on October 4th, 2026. It's a much earlier international trip than last season's journey to Berlin, which came ten weeks into the year. That means an early bye week for the team—and a chance to break a troubling trend of coming back sluggish after a break.

By now, the travel routine should feel familiar for most of the roster and coaching staff, many of whom have been part of these transatlantic adventures before. But the real test isn't the flight—it's how the Colts use that bye to reset and come out stronger than they did in 2025.

The NFL is on a global mission, and the Colts are becoming a key part of that story. With the FIFA World Cup coming to North America, the league knows that much of the world still calls soccer "fútbol." Commissioner Roger Goodell is determined to change that. With nine international games planned across the UK, Germany, Mexico, Brazil, Spain, France, and even Australia, the NFL is making a serious push to grow the game beyond American borders.

Indianapolis is right in the middle of that push. They may not have the Jaguars' quasi-permanent residency in London, but the Colts are building a real European following. Walking the streets of Berlin last season, you couldn't miss the blue and white—Colts jerseys everywhere, mixed in with the usual sea of random NFL gear. That visibility matters. It builds familiarity, turns casual viewers into fans, and slowly turns a franchise into a global brand.

If you get the chance to make the trip to London for this year's game, take it. Berlin was unforgettable—the energy, the chants, the entire stadium singing "Take Me Home, Country Roads" in unison. It felt like a whole new world of football. The Colts are becoming world travelers, and it's a journey worth being part of.