Australia has become an important piece of the NFL's international puzzle. Not only has fan support for the NFL grown over the years, but so has the number of Australian-born players involved in the ...

The NFL Academy opened a satellite campus in Australia last year, and Mailata is an ambassador. His pathway, from rugby to being drafted by Philadelphia in 2018, is held up by NFL officials as a ...

When and where was the NFL's first international game? The NFL has held games in other countries for almost 100 years. The first international regular-season game took place in Mexico City in 2005 ...

from current Super Bowl talent like Jordan Mailata to the upcoming NFL Academy on the Gold Coast, as well as an emphasis on flag football. Australia's NFL debut will come during the 2026 season ...

The Gold Coast is now home to just the second NFL academy outside of the USA. At Melbourne's premier stadium and national icon, the Melbourne Cricket Ground. No ticket announcement has been made yet.