The first NFL London game place takes place this weekend, with the Indianapolis Colts and Washington Commanders looking to build on a surprise wins in Week 3 with a victory at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The NFL International Series -- which started exclusively in London in 2007 -- has spawned far and wide now with games already taking place this season in Australia and Brazil, but UK fans will get the first time to catch the action live and local on Sunday.
Ahead of Sunday's game, here's everything you need to know.
How to watch in the UK
Fans in the UK will be able to watch the game on free-to-air television through Channel 5, while subscribers can also watch on Sky Sports NFL.
The game takes place this Sunday, Oct. 4 -- kicking off at 2.30 p.m. BST.
Key details
UK BST: Sunday, Oct. 4, 2.30 p.m.
U.S. ET: Sunday, Oct. 4, 9.30 a.m.
Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
Standings/form: The Colts are 1-2 following defeats to the Baltimore Ravens and the Kansas City Chiefs, followed by a victory over the Houston Texans. That leaves them second in the AFC North.
The Commanders are 1-2 after falling to losses against division rivals, the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys, before beating the Seattle Seahawks. They sit bottom of the NFC East.
Team news and key players to watch
Indianapolis Colts
The Colts will be without wide receiver Alec Pierce in London after he was placed on injured reserve with a heel injury suffered against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2.
That puts even more focus on running back Jonathan Taylor, who has rushed for 258 yards and four touchdowns through three games. Josh Downs and tight end Tyler Warren -- the Colts' first-round pick in 2025 -- are the two other top weapons on offense.
On defense, keep an eye on star cornerback Sauce Gardner, acquired from the New York Jets last season, as well as DeForest Buckner on the defensive line.
Washington Commanders
The biggest question surrounding the Commanders is: Will Jayden Daniels play?
The star quarterback missed the shock win over defending champions Seattle Seahawks last weekend due to an elbow injury, but Dan Quinn told media earlier this week that he will travel to London and train with the team ahead of Week 4. It's not a huge shock given Daniels was never placed on injured reserve -- but it could give the Commanders a conundrum. Stick with Marcus Mariota or put their franchise QB back in?
Presuming Daniels is given another week to rest, wide receivers Terry McLaurin (10 rec, 141 yds, 1 TD) and free agent acquisition Stefon Diggs (13 rec, 135 yds, 3 TDs) have both started the season well, while rookie first-round pick Sonny Styles has racked up both a sack and an interception in his first three games.
NFL International Games: Schedule and UK kick-off times
Melbourne, Australia
Week 1: San Francisco 49ers 27-7 Los Angeles Rams -- Sept. 11
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Week 3: Baltimore Ravens 33-30 Dallas Cowboys -- Sept. 27
London, England
Week 4: Indianapolis Colts @ Washington Commanders (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium) -- 2.30 p.m., Oct. 4
Week 5: Philadelphia Eagles @ Jacksonville Jaguars (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium) -- 2.30 p.m., Oct. 11
Week 6: Houston Texans @ Jacksonville Jaguars (Wembley Stadium) -- 2.30 p.m., Oct. 18
Paris, France
Week 7: Pittsburgh Steelers @ New Orleans Saints -- 2.30 p.m., Oct. 25
Madrid, Spain
Week 9: Cincinnati Bengals @ Atlanta Falcons -- 2.30 p.m., Nov. 8
Munich, Germany
Week 10: New England Patriots @ Detroit Lions -- 2.30 p.m., Nov. 15
Mexico City, Mexico
Week 11: Minnesota Vikings @ San Francisco 49ers -- 1.20 a.m., Nov. 23 (played locally on Nov. 22)
Why does the NFL play games around the world, and what's next?
The NFL International Games are part of the league's long-term strategy to grow its audience outside the United States, having first played a regular-season game overseas in Mexico City in 2005. Two years later, the NFL International Series was formally launched with a clash at Wembley.
Since then, regular-season games have been staged in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Spain, Brazil and Mexico, with Australia and France among the new destinations added in 2026.
The expansion is part of a wider international push. Every NFL team is involved in the league's Global Markets Program, which gives clubs rights to build their brands, commercial partnerships and fan engagement in specific overseas markets.
Teams are also guaranteed to play internationally at least once every eight years. The 2026 schedule is the NFL's biggest international programme yet, with nine games across four continents, and the league has already approved an increase to as many as 10 international games in future seasons. Commissioner Roger Goodell has also previously discussed the possibility of eventually staging as many as 16 international games in a season.
