The Colts are becoming quite the world travelers

Nov 9, 2025; Berlin, Germany; Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) celebrates with teammates and mascot after a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the NFL Berlin Game at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images For the third time in four years, the Indianapolis Colts will travel a long way from Lucas Oil Stadium as they are slated to face off against the Washington Commanders in London for their Week 4 matchup on October 4th. It took them ten weeks before traveling to Berlin, Germany last year, so this contest will bring a much earlier bye.

The process shouldn’t be new at this point as many of the players and coaches have been part of these international games. The Colts’ main worry should be coming out of the bye better this year than last. The NFL is growing the game.

With the FIFA World Cup heading to North America, the vast majority of the world associates what we call soccer as the one true fútbol, to borrow from Spanish. American football is a United States’ thing. Yes, Canada has a league, but the Super Bowl isn’t moving to Vancouver anytime soon.

Roger Goodell is seeking to improve the league’s appeal. With nine international games across the United Kingdom, Germany, Mexico, Brazil, Spain, France, and even Australia, the goal of looking beyond the borders of the U. S.