Is Europe getting NFL teams? (2024)

Is Europe getting NFL teams?

In 2023, the league is expanding its international footprint to Frankfurt. With Germany in the fold and Spain in its sights, the NFL's game plan in Europe only gets more intriguing. So it's easy to overlook the old standby: Britain.

Will there be NFL teams in Europe?

NFL floats wild idea of possibly putting four teams in Europe as part of major international expansion. Watch Now: For most of the past decade, there's been rampant speculation that the NFL might eventually put a team in London and although that hasn't happened yet, it's an idea that the league is still considering.

Is the NFL growing in Europe?

Since then, the popularity of and interest in American football has exponentially grown in Europe. More people from England, Germany, France and Spain now tune in to watch the weekly games on TV, follow the NFL teams' journeys to the Super Bowl, and even attend games in-stadium for the spectacular fan experience.

What NFL teams are going to play in Europe 2023?

Is the NFL going international?

The NFL on Wednesday announced it will begin hosting up to eight regular season games internationally beginning in 2025, doubling the league's previous inventory of games held outside the United States.

Will the NFL expand to England?

The NFL is aiming to establish a London franchise by around 2025, and has the active support of the British government.

Is NFL expanding worldwide?

The NFL is expanding its worldwide reach. A regular season game is in Sao Paulo, Brazil, next year. The league says Brazil is a big market with more than 38 million football fans, meaning American football, as opposed to football, which has even more fans.

Is NFL big in Germany?

Football remains far behind the national sport, but 3.6 million Germans say they are avid N.F.L. fans — that's 25 percent more than in Britain, which has hosted regular-season games since 2007. Interest soared last year when the N.F.L. played its first-ever regular season game in Germany.

Where is NFL most popular in Europe?

Germany now boasts Europe's largest NFL fan base, highlighting the sport's remarkable success. A survey ranked American football second in popularity in Germany, right after its inaugural regular season game.

Why does NFL play in Germany?

The reason were explained in NBC's Football Morning in America column this week: Kansas City wanted the game to be in Germany. Every team has to play a game at an international site once every eight years, and the Chiefs wanted their game to be in Germany since they have global marketing rights there.

Which NFL teams will play internationally in 2024?

In 2024, the Jaguars will play at Wembley, there will be two games at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and a game in Munich, Germany, in addition to São Paulo. The Brazil game will probably be played in one of the NFL's prime-time windows or at 4:25 p.m. ET as part of a doubleheader.

What stadium is NFL in Germany?

The NFL returned to Germany in November 2023 with two regular-season games played at Frankfurt Stadium as part of the NFL International Series. Here's all you need to know about American football touching down again in Europe. Get much more Bundesliga x NFL content in the video hub in the app!

Why is there no NFL team in Canada?

It has been suggested that one of the reasons the NFL would not want to put a franchise in Canada and risk putting the CFL out of business is that the CFL offers antitrust protection as a competing league.

Why are the Chiefs playing in Germany?

As part of the NFL's Global Markets Program (GMP), the Chiefs are one of five teams — along with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots — to have marketing, fan engagement and commercialization access in Germany.

Why is NFL going to other countries?

Staging games abroad is meant to promote the sport and widen its appeal. The overseas games have drawn large crowds, with tickets to the London matches selling out within days, months before they were to take place.

Why is NFL going to London?

The priority continues to be to play Super Bowls in cities with NFL franchises, but the league also has a strong desire to grow its brand internationally, as evidenced by Sunday's Titans-Ravens contest -- the third London game in as many weeks.

Will NFL add more teams?

NFL with 40 teams is a clear possibility in the not-so-distant future, per insider. Many small cities could end having an NFL team. The NFL could be growing to 40 teams going forward. As per Mike Florio, an insider for NBC's ProFootballTalk, the league is hoping to add eight extra teams in the impending years.

Does the NFL want a team in London?

More international expansion is coming and, speaking at a fan forum in London, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell teased UK fans about what lies ahead. He said London hosting the Super Bowl "has been discussed" and "is not impossible". As for a UK franchise, he added: "Every year here I feel more enthusiastic about it.

Who is the newest NFL team?

Did you know? The Houston Texans are the youngest franchise in the NFL, becoming the league's 32nd franchise during the 2002 season.

Would the NFL ever go public?

Like the National Basketball Association (NBA), the NFL is a privately owned organization. It isn't publicly traded and most likely never will be. You might not be able to buy shares in the NFL, but that doesn't mean there aren't other ways of investing in your favorite sport.

Why should the NFL expand internationally?

This expansion underscores the NFL's commitment to global fan engagement and brand building. Participating clubs receive invaluable access to international markets and their fans for the purposes of marketing and engagement activities, reflecting the league's determination to make an impact on a worldwide scale.

What do Germans think about American football?

Germany loves the NFL — that much is clear. The country will get to see live American football for a second straight season this fall, and German fans are already clamoring for a chance to watch the league's top stars.

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