NFL 2026 Miles Traveled All Teams Ranked: 49ers Lead Way
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Key Points:
- The NFL's 2026 season will set a new record for total miles traveled by teams, reaching 628,873 miles largely due to nine international games, surpassing last season's record of 625,947 miles.
- The San Francisco 49ers will break the franchise record for miles traveled with 38,105 miles, including a Week 1 game in Melbourne, Australia, and a "home game" in Mexico City, crossing 58 time zones—far exceeding the previous record of 42.
- Six teams, including the 49ers, LA Rams, Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots, and Miami Dolphins, will travel more than the Earth's equatorial circumference (24,901 miles) this season.
- The Carolina Panthers will have the lightest travel schedule, covering 8,740 miles with only six time zone changes, highlighting a stark contrast to the 49ers' extensive travel.
- International games add significant mileage, with the Houston Texans' London trip adding nearly 9,700 miles, and the Bengals and Colts seeing notable travel increases due to overseas assignments; betting trends suggest underdogs perform well in international matchups.