The first official game of the NFL International Series took place in Mexico in 2005. At that time, over 103,000 spectators watched the game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals in the Aztec Stadium. Since then, the games outside the USA have been a complete success for the league. Full stadiums and increased international interest are the consequences of the games – mostly held in London.
Since when and why has the NFL games play in other countries?
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- Since when and why has the NFL games play in other countries?
- Since when have NFL games in Germany have been around?
- Are there 2025 NFL games in Germany?
- Which NFL teams play in the international games 2025?
- What games run in London in which stadiums?
- Are there any tickets for the NFL game in Germany?
- Where are the NFL games broadcast on TV?
- Where are the games of the NFL streamed?
From 1986 to 2005 the NFL organized preparatory games in Berlin, London, Canada, Japan and Mexico City. Back then under the name “American Bowl”. In addition, the NFL Europe ran from 1992, but was discontinued in 2007. Since Rodger Goodell took over the leadership of the league, the NFL International Series has also been in Europe. With the exception of the Corona season 2020, more and more games have been played in Europe since then, all of which were still taking place in London by 2021. Since 2022 there has also been at least one game in Germany every year. Brazil was added as the new location in 2024, and Spain and Ireland followed in 2025.
Since when have NFL games in Germany have been around?
The first NFL game took place in Germany in 2022. On November 13, the Seattle Seahawks and the Tampa Bay Buccaners faced each other in the Munich Allianz Arena. The game was a complete success for the football location Germany and the NFL.
Are there 2025 NFL games in Germany?
Yes, on November 9th the Indianapolis Colts will meet the Atlanta Falcons in the Berlin Olympic Stadium.
Which NFL teams play in the international games 2025?
The new regulation has been in effect since 2022, according to which each NFL team has to play internationally every eight years. The games this season are:
What games run in London in which stadiums?
Two of the three games are held in the new Tottenham hotspur stadium. The English first division club Tottenham Hotspur plays there in normal operation. This time the browns play against the Vikings and the jets against the Broncos. The duel of the Jaguars with the Rams rises in the Wembley stadium.
Are there any tickets for the NFL game in Germany?
The official sale has been completed, all tickets are gone. However, there is the possibility to resell tickets via the official platform at the original price. If you don’t have one yet, you may be lucky here. Click here for the ticket platform of the NFL. The purchase of tickets via third parties is strongly discouraged.
Where are the NFL games broadcast on TV?
The International Games of the NFL on European soil are broadcast on RTL on free TV.
Where are the games of the NFL streamed?
RTL also considers rights to the NFL for streaming. All games that run live on TV can also be seen on RTL+ on the Internet. In addition, a game on Sunday is always only streamed with RTL+.
The streaming provider DAZN broadcasts the games on the night from Thursday to Friday, Sunday to Monday and Monday to Tuesday. There are also all play-off games and the Super Bowl. The games are also available in the re-live. In the Regular Season, DAZN also shows the NFL Redzone every Sunday evening from 7 p.m. – also on Germans as an end zone. There is also the possibility to obtain the NFL Game Pass via DAZN. Then all individual games can be followed.