Brasilien bekommt ein NFL Spiel

Es ist zugleich das erste NFL-Spiel in Südamerika überhaupt. Damit wurde auf fünf von sieben Kontinenten dann ein reguläres NFL-Spiel ausgetragen.

„Die NFL auf neue Kontinente, in neue Länder und Städte auf der ganzen Welt zu bringen ist ein entscheidendes Element unseres Plans, das Spiel weltweit weiter auszubauen. Brasilien hat sich als Schlüsselmarkt für die NFL etabliert, und wir sind in Vorfreude, 2024 zum ersten Mal in Brasilien und Sao Paulo zu spielen. Wir freuen uns auf die Zusammenarbeit mit der Stadt Sao Paulo, dem SP Turis und der Corinthians Arena, um dieser leidenschaftlichen und wachsenden Fangemeinde ein herausragendes Erlebnis zu bieten.“ — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.

Aufstockung fixiert

Gleichzeitig beschloss die NFL auch eine Aufstockung der internationalen Spielserie ab 2025. Um das globale Wachstum der Liga zu stärken, sollen in zwei Jahren dann acht Spiele außerhalb der USA stattfinden. Neue Märkte,  Austragungsstädte und Stadien werden zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt bekanntgegeben. Ganz oben auf der Liste steht dem Vernehmen nach aber Spanien.

Die Regular Season Spiele der International Series bisher:

28. Oktober 2007: New York Giants @ Miami Dolphins 13:10, 81.176
26. Oktober 2008: San Diego Chargers @ New Orleans Saints 32:37, 83.226
25. Oktober 2009: New England Patriots @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers 35:7, 84.254
31. Oktober 2010: Denver Broncos @ San Francisco 49ers 16:24, 83.941
23. Oktober 2011: Chicago Bears @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24:18, 76.981
28. Oktober 2012: New England Patriots @ St. Louis Rams 45:7, 84.004
29. September 2013: Pittsburgh Steelers @ Minnesota Vikings 27:34, 83.518
27. Oktober 2013: San Francisco 49ers @ Jacksonville Jaguars 42:10, 83.559
28. September 2014: Miami Dolphins @ Oakland Raiders 38:14, 83.436
26. Oktober 2014: Detroit Lions @ Atlanta Falcons 22:21, 83.532
09. November 2014: Dallas Cowboys @ Jacksonville Jaguars 31:17, 83.603
04. Oktober 2015: New York Jets @ Miami Dolphins 27:14, 83.986
25. Oktober 2015: Buffalo Bills @ Jacksonville Jaguars 31:34, 84,021
01. November 2015: Detroit Lions @ Kansas City Chiefs 10:45, 836242
02. Oktober 2016: Indianapolis Colts @ Jacksonville Jaguars 27:30, 83.798
23. Oktober 2016: New York Giants @ Los Angeles Rams 17:10**, 74.121
30. Oktober 2016: Washington Redskins @ Cincinnati Bengals 27:27, 84.448
24. September 2017: Baltimore Ravens @ Jacksonville Jaguars 7:44, 84.592
01. Oktober 2017: New Orleans Saints @ Miami Dolphins 20:0, 84.423
22. Oktober 2017: Arizona Cardinals @ Los Angeles Rams 0:33**, 84.448
29. Oktober 2017: Minnesota Vikings @ Cleveland Browns 33:16**, 74.237
14. Oktober 2018: Seattle Seahawks @ Oakland Raiders 27:3, 84.922
21. Oktober 2018: Tennessee Titans @ Los Angeles Chargers 19:20, 84.301
28. Oktober 2018: Philadelphia Eagles @ Jacksonville Jaguars 24:18, 85.870
06. Oktober 2019: Chicago Bears @ Oakland Raiders 21:24***, 60.463
13. Oktober 2019: Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers 37:26***, 60.087
27. Oktober 2019: Cincinnati Bengals @ Los Angeles Rams 10:24, 83.720
03. November 2019: Houston Texans @ Jacksonville Jaguars 26:3, 84.771
10. Oktober 2021: New York Jets @ Atlanta Falcons 27:20
17. Oktober 2021: Miami Dolphins @ Jacksonville Jaguars 20:23, 60.784
2. Oktober 2022: Minnesota Vikings @ New Orleans Saints 28:25***, 60.639
9. Oktober 2022: New York Giants @ Green Bay Packers 27:22***, 61.024
30. Oktober 2022: Denver Broncos @ Jacksonville Jaguars 21:17, 86.215
13. November 2022: Seattle Seahawks @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16:21*, 69.811
01. Oktober 2023: Atlanta Falcons @ Jacksonville Jaguars 7:23, 85.716
08. Oktober 2023: Jacksonville Jaguars @ Buffalo Bills 25:20***, 61.273
30. Oktober 2022: Baltimore Ravens @ Tennessee Titans 24:16, 61.011
05. November 2023: Miami Dolphins @ Kansas City Chiefs 14:21****, 50.023
12. November 2023: Indianapolis Colts @ New England Patriots 10:6****, 51.144

      Wembley Stadium
*     Allianz Arena München
**   Twickenham Stadion
***  Tottenham Hotspur Stadion
**** Deutsche Bank Park Frankfurt

Spiele im Atzten Stadion Mexiko:

02. Oktober 2005: San Francisco 49ers @ Arizona Cardinals 14:31*, 103.467
21. November 2016: Houston Texans @ Oakland Raiders 20:27*, 76.743
19. November 2017: New England Patriots @ Oakland Raiders 33:8*, 77.357
18. November 2019: Kansas City Chiefs @ Los Angeles Chargers 24:17, 76.252
21. November 2022: San Francisco 49ers @ Arizona Cardinals 38:10, 78.427

Vorschau 2024:

2 x Tottenham Stadium London, UK
Jacksonville Jaguars Heimspiel Wembley Stadium London, UK
Allianz Arena München, Deutschland
Corinthians Arena São Paulo, Brasilien

Pressemeldung NFL:
Brazil to Host First-Ever NFL Regular Season Game in South America in 2024

The National Football League adds the city of São Paulo to the 2024 NFL International Games Schedule as the League Continues to Accelerate Global Growth ​

DALLAS — Dec. 13, 2023 — The National Football League will play a regular season game in Brazil in 2024 – the first ever in South America – as the league continues to emphasize global growth as a major strategic priority.

The historic first game in Brazil will take place in the city of São Paulo at the Corinthians Arena, home to Brazilian soccer team the SC Corinthians. The stadium was an official venue for both the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympic Games. With the game in South America, the NFL will have played a game (preseason or regular season) in five of the seven continents around the world.

The announcement was made by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell at the 2023 December League Meeting in Dallas.

“Bringing the NFL to new continents, countries and cities around the world is a critical element of our plan to continue to grow the game globally,“ said Goodell. “Brazil has established itself as a key market for the NFL, and we are excited to be playing in Brazil and São Paulo for the first time in 2024. We look forward to working with the city of São Paulo, SP Turis and Corinthians Arena to deliver a world-class game day experience for this passionate and growing fan base.“

The game in São Paulo will be one of five regular season games to be played internationally in 2024. Three games will be played in London: two at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with the third a Jacksonville Jaguars home game at Wembley Stadium as part of their partnership. The fifth game will see the NFL back in Germany for a third consecutive year, returning to Allianz Arena in Munich.

Brazil is an important global market for the NFL, with more than 38 million fans of the game (8.3 million of those being ‚avid‘ fans) — the second largest international fan base after Mexico.

Ricardo Nunes, the mayor of São Paulo, joined Commissioner Goodell in Dallas for the announcement.

“The National Football League’s decision to bring a regular season game to São Paulo is significant and exciting for the city, consolidating São Paulo and Brazil at the center of the global sporting stage,“ said Nunes. “Through our hard work, we will now be able to welcome the NFL to our city, hosting this historic game that will have a positive impact on tourism, employment and the city’s economy.“

“São Paulo positions itself as one of the major centers for some of the biggest events in the world,“ added Gustavo Pires, president of São Paulo Turismo. “The NFL’s decision to play in Brazil is a statement of confidence that will contribute to further strengthening São Paulo’s image as a location for major global events and we look forward to hosting a successful NFL International Game in 2024.“​

Designated teams for the 2024 NFL International Games will be announced in early 2024 and details regarding the dates of games, matchups and kickoff times will be confirmed later in the year when the full 2024 schedule is announced.

NFL Flag programming was launched in Brazil in 2023 in partnership with the Brazilian American Football Confederation (CBFA) to grow flag football at the grassroots and elite level, following the announcement of flag football’s inclusion in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.