Is there an NFL stadium in the UK?
London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is the first purpose-built NFL stadium outside of the US and will host both games this season. The stadium’s real-turf football pitch divides into three sections which are rolled away to reveal the permanent NFL field hidden beneath.
Where is the NFL game in England?
London Games
Year | Date | Stadium |
---|---|---|
2018 | October 28 | Wembley Stadium |
2019 | October 6 | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
October 13 | ||
October 27 | Wembley Stadium |
Will the UK get an NFL team?
The NFL is aiming to establish a London franchise by around 2025, and has the active support of the British government.
How many NFL games are in London?
The NFL will return to Wembley for the first time in three years this autumn in a significant financial boost to the FA. Florida franchise Jacksonville Jaguars had already agreed to bring one of their eight “home” games to London as part of their 2022 campaign.
Why do NFL play in London?
At first, the NFL hoped that teams would sign up to play in London for the good of the game and the opportunity to build a fan base overseas. That clearly didn’t get the job done. So eventually the league began to incentivize teams.
What do the British think of the NFL?
59 percent of Britons who had watched American football called it “very/quite boring” in a YouGov survey. The NFL has been all about boosting its presence in the United Kingdom in recent years, pushing towards more and more games there and bringing in stadiums other than Wembley.
How big is the NFL in England?
NFL research reports there being over 13 million fans in the UK. This, alongside the increase of people playing the sport, makes it likely a UK franchise could pop up over the coming years.
Is Jacksonville Jaguars moving to London?
The Jacksonville Jaguars, Chicago Bears, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets and San Francisco 49ers can begin activating in the UK from January 1, 2022 as part of the International Home Marketing Areas programme – an important, long-term, strategic effort to enable clubs to build their global brands and …
How much are NFL tickets in UK?
How much will NFL London tickets cost? There are a range of ticket categories with the cheapest child tickets costing £23 at Wembley and the most expensive ticket costing £160 for a central spot on the sideline. Hospitality tickets start at £369 and rise to £719.