Berlin to Host Its First-Ever NFL Regular-Season Game in 2025
Get ready, football fans—history is about to be made! The NFL is officially heading to Berlin for the first time ever to host a regular-season game, the league announced on Wednesday. This groundbreaking event will take place at the iconic Olympic Stadium, marking a major milestone in the league’s international expansion efforts.
While this will be the first regular-season game in Berlin, it’s not the NFL’s first rodeo in Germany. In fact, this will be the fifth regular-season game played in the country. Since 2022, the league has hosted games in Munich and Frankfurt, but now it’s Berlin’s turn to shine on the global stage.
“Germany has a rich tradition of American football, and the NFL has a deep history with the city of Berlin,” NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement. “We first held a preseason game at the Olympic Stadium 34 years ago, before it was home to NFL Europe’s Berlin Thunder in the early 2000s. Now, with almost 20 million NFL fans in Germany, we’ll make a historic return to the city playing a regular-season game for the first time as we open the next chapter in our relationship with Berlin.”
A Stadium Steeped in NFL History
For those unfamiliar with the venue, the Olympic Stadium is no stranger to American football. From 1990 to 1994, the NFL hosted five American Bowl games there, giving German fans a taste of the action. Later, the stadium became the home turf for the Berlin Thunder, a team in NFL Europe, from 2003 to 2007. Now, after years of anticipation, the NFL is bringing the real deal—a regular-season game—to this historic site.
It’s a full-circle moment for the league, which has been steadily growing its fanbase in Germany. With nearly 20 million NFL fans in the country, the demand for live games has never been higher. Berlin, a city with a rich sports culture and a deep connection to American football, is the perfect choice for this next step in the NFL’s international journey.
Expanding the NFL’s Global Footprint
The Berlin game is part of a larger push by the NFL to expand its reach beyond U.S. borders. Starting next season, the league has the ability to schedule up to eight international regular-season games per year. That’s right—eight! And Berlin isn’t the only city getting in on the action.
Here’s what we know so far about the NFL’s international schedule for next season:
- Two games will be played at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
- One game will take place in Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.
- The remaining international hosts and participating teams will be announced at a later date.
It’s clear the NFL is doubling down on its commitment to growing the game globally. With games already confirmed in London, Madrid, and now Berlin, fans around the world are getting more opportunities than ever to experience the excitement of live NFL action.
What’s Next?
While the exact date and teams for the Berlin game haven’t been announced yet, the anticipation is already building. Will it be a marquee matchup featuring some of the league’s biggest stars? Or perhaps a divisional rivalry that brings the intensity to a whole new level? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure—this game is going to be a must-watch event.
For now, fans can only speculate about which teams will take the field at Olympic Stadium. But one thing is certain: the NFL’s first regular-season game in Berlin is shaping up to be a historic moment for the league and its fans worldwide.
So, mark your calendars and start planning your trip to Berlin. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just love the idea of witnessing history, this is one game you won’t want to miss. The NFL is going global, and Berlin is ready to welcome the league with open arms.
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