What NFL Teams Are Playing in London in 2021?
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The NFL is coming back to London in 2021! Find out which teams will be playing, where they’ll be staying, and how you can get tickets.
Introduction
The NFL has been playing regular season games in London since 2007, and the league has committed to playing at least two games in the UK capital each year through 2021. The games are typically played at Wembley Stadium, but other venues have been used in recent years.
So far, 28 different NFL teams have played in London, with the most recent game featuring the Chicago Bears and Oakland Raiders in October 2019. The 2020 season was supposed to feature four games in London, but they were all cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
It hasn’t yet been announced which teams will be playing in London in 2021, but we do know that there will be two games held at Wembley Stadium on October 10 and 17. Stay tuned for more information on which teams will be participating.
The NFL in London
The National Football League (NFL) has been playing regular season games in London since 2007. In 2021, the NFL will play two games in London. The first game will be between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Miami Dolphins at Wembley Stadium on October 3rd. The second game will be between the Atlanta Falcons and the Detroit Lions at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 31st.
History of the NFL in London
The NFL first played regular season games in London in 2007, with the New York Giants defeating the Miami Dolphins 13-10 at Wembley Stadium. Since then, the NFL has returned to London every year, with multiple games played per season. To date, a total of 32 regular season games have been played in London.
In recent years, the NFL has also staged games at Tottenham Hotspur’s new stadium, as well as at Wembley. In 2021, the Jacksonville Jaguars are scheduled to play two home games at Wembley Stadium, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to face the Chicago Bears at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The NFL’s commitment to growing its international footprint was made clear once again in 2019 when it was announced that the league would be staging four regular season games in London in 2020. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all four games were eventually rescheduled for 2021.
Looking ahead, it is clear that the NFL plans on continuing to stage regular season games in London on an annual basis. The popularity of American football in the UK shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon, so expect more exciting gridiron action in Britain in the years to come!
The NFL International Series
The NFL International Series is a series of NFL games that are played in London, England. The first game was played in 2007, and the most recent game was played in 2019. The 2020 game was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 2021 game will be played on October 10, 2021, and will feature the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars. The game will be played at Wembley Stadium.
The 2021 NFL London Games
The 2021 NFL London Games will be the first games of the 2021 NFL season. They will be held at Wembley Stadium in London, England. The games will be played on October 10 and October 24.
Dates and Times
The 2021 NFL London games will be held from October 2-3. The Jacksonville Jaguars will take on the Miami Dolphins at Wembley Stadium on October 2 at 9:30 a.m. ET, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will face the Chicago Bears at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 3 at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Teams
There are four NFL teams playing in London during the 2021 season: the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Los Angeles Rams, the Baltimore Ravens, and the Miami Dolphins.
The Jaguars have been playing one “home” game in London every year since 2013, and they are scheduled to play there again in 2021. The Rams played in London in 2019 and are scheduled to play there again in 2021. The Ravens and Dolphins will be playing in London for the first time in 2021.
Venues
The four NFL London 2021 games will be played at two venues – Wembley Stadium and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Wembley Stadium has a capacity of 90,000 and is the largest stadium in the UK. It has been home to the England national football team since 1924 and has also hosted numerous other sporting events, including the 2012 Olympic Games.
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium opened in 2019 and has a capacity of 62,062. It is the home ground of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club and has also hosted matches for the England national team.
Conclusion
Based on the NFL’s current scheduling rotation, the following teams are scheduled to play in London during the 2021 season: Baltimore Ravens, Chicago Bears, Los Angeles Rams, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Since 2007, the NFL has been playing regular season games in London as a way to grow the sport’s international appeal. In recent years, the league has expanded its international footprint by also playing games in Mexico City and Toronto.