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NFL Sets 49ers–Vikings in Mexico City for First Sunday Night Football Outside U.S.

The matchup anchors a broader push to grow the NFL abroad through a record international schedule.

Overview

  • The NFL, which announced the game Wednesday, scheduled 49ers vs. Vikings for Sunday, November 22, 2026, at Mexico City's Estadio Banorte with a 7:20 p.m. local kickoff.
  • The Mexico City game will be the first Sunday Night Football played outside the United States.
  • The contest is part of a record nine-game international slate and follows a multiyear plan to stage NFL games in Mexico through 2028.
  • Ticket sale dates and the official vendor have not been announced, though fans can register on the NFL site for presale and on-sale alerts.
  • The 49ers will also open the season in Week 1 against the Rams in Melbourne, Australia, reflecting the expanded travel built into the 2026 schedule.