The NFL is returning to London yet again for their annual International Series.
Diehard football fans and Londoners alike might be surprised at just how long the NFL has been playing in London. Since 1983, the NFL has hosted over 40 regular season and preseason games in London alone at Wembley Stadium and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
But London hasn’t hogged all the fun. This year, the NFL will also return to Germany for two games.
Here’s everything you need to know about which teams are playing the NFL Europe games, where the host stadiums are, and how you can make the most of an exciting weekend of NFL action in England and Germany.
Image Credit: Getty Images, Amanda Lewis. Image Location: Wembley Stadium, London, England, UK.
Everything You Need To Know About The NFL Games In Europe
What is the NFL international game schedule?
The NFL has announced five games for the 2023 season:
October 1: Atlanta Falcons vs. Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium, London
October 8: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Buffalo Bills at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
October 15: Baltimore Ravens vs. Tennessee Titans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
November 5: Miami Dolphins vs. Kansas City Chiefs at Frankfurt Stadium, Frankfurt
November 12: Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots at Frankfurt Stadium, Frankfurt
Which teams will play in England and Germany?
The NFL has announced that the following teams will take the pigskin across the pond: Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Tennessee Titans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts, and New England Patriots.
Where will the NFL games be in London?
The NFL Europe games kick off at London’s Wembley Stadium on October 1st with the Falcons versus the Jaguars. London will also host two NFL games at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium: the Jaguars versus the Bills on October 8th and the Ravens versus the Titans on October 15th.
Where will the NFL games be in Germany?
The NFL Europe games will end at Frankfurt Stadium in Frankfurt. The Dolphins will play the Chiefs on November 5th and the Colts will play the Patriots on November 12th.
Image Credit: Getty Images, Francesco Vaninetti. Image Location: Römerberg Square, Frankfurt, Germany.
Best One-Day Trips Near London, Munich, and Frankfurt
London to Cardiff: Visitors that skip Wales miss out on the Welsh capital’s three stunning castles that are 2 hours away and one of the best London day trips by train.
London to Nottingham: If you’re catching either game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, keep the tailgate going strong with a 90 minute train ride to the Nottingham Robin Hood Beer and Cider Festival October 11-14.
Munich to Salzburg: Across the Austrian border, this city offers Eastern Alps views and Mozart’s museum less than 2 hours away by train.
Frankfurt to Baden-Baden: A quaint spa town in the serene Black Forest only 90 minutes by train.
Frankfurt to Cologne: Party in between games at Frankfurt Stadium with an hour long train ride to Cologne for the start of Carnival on November 11th.
Image credit: Getty Images, Leo Vilner. Image Location: Baden-Baden, Germany.
Using Fantasy Football To Plan A Dream Vacation
Remember that time you waited until the last minute to set your fantasy lineup and it ruined your season? Don’t let last-minute itinerary planning do the same to your vacation. We’ve scouted the host cities and plucked these ideas off the waiver wire that include museums, markets, and places where you can watch all of the NFL games with a pint in your hand.
London Lineup:
- Must-See: Buckingham Palace
- Museum 1: The British Museum
- Museum 2: National Football Museum
- Market 1: Borough Market
- Market 2: Arcade Food Hall
- Landmark: Big Ben
- Sports Pub: Empire Casino
- Park: Hyde Park
- Bench Itinerary: Battersea Power Station | Victoria and Albert Museum | Coal Drops Yard | Greenwich Park | Shakespeare’s Globe | Kensington Palace | The Making of Harry Potter Studio Tour
Frankfurt Lineup:
- Must-See: Frankfurt Cathedral
- Museum 1: Senckenberg Natural History Museum
- Museum 2: German Film Museum
- Market 1: Kleinmarkthalle
- Market 2: Bauernmarkt Konstablerwache
- Landmark: Alte Oper
- Sports Pub: Sam’s Sportsbar Hauptbahnhof
- Park: Bethmann Park
- Bench Itinerary: Friedberger Platz Weinmarkt | Frankfurt City Forest | Ebbelwei-Express | Goethe House | Zoo Frankfurt | Palm Gardens | Römerberg
Image credit: Getty Images, Thomas Barwick.
Other Sporting Events in Europe in 2023
2023 is a great time to be an American sports fan in Europe. Check out these other high-profile sporting events happening this year in Monaco, Italy, France, and England.
Ryder Cup 2023: Rome, Italy, Sept 25 - Oct 1
Cheer on Steve Stricker’s Ryder Cup 2023 USA Team while exploring Rome’s ancient wonders via the metro.
Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix: Monte Carlo, Monaco, May 26 - May 28
Schedule a French Riviera visit during the end of May and you can hear racecars rip through Monte Carlo by taking a quick train ride from Nice to the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix.
Wimbledon 2023: London, England, July 3 - July 16
See the 2023 Wimbledon Championships live and still fit in a quick trip to France with a fast train ride from London to Paris.
Rugby World Cup: France, September 8 - October 28
Nine of France’s finest cities will play host to nearly 50 matches for the 2023 Rugby World Cup this fall.
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Header Image Credit: Getty Images, Thomas Barwick