When Are The Nfl London Games?
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All you need to know about the NFL International Series games in London, including when they are, who’s playing and how to get tickets.
Introduction
The National Football League London Games are a series of regular season American football games held at Wembley Stadium in London, United Kingdom.
The first such game was played in 2007, when the New York Giants defeated the Miami Dolphins 13–10. Since then, at least four games have been played each year. Most recently, in 2019, the Chicago Bears defeated the Oakland Raiders 24–21 and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Carolina Panthers 37–26. In 2020, there are four NFL London games scheduled: two in October and two in November.
The UK government has been supportive of the NFL’s plans to grow the game in Britain and Wembley Stadium has been a key part of that strategy. In 2013, a 10-year partnership was announced between the NFL and Wembley National Stadium Ltd., which will see multiple NFL games played at Wembley each year through to at least 2028.
What are the NFL London Games?
The NFL London Games are a series of American football games played in London, United Kingdom, as part of the National Football League (NFL)’s International Series.
The NFL first staged regular season games in London in 2007, and has held at least one game there every year since 2013. Most games have been played at Wembley Stadium, with others at Twickenham Stadium and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. For the first time in 2019, two games were played at the new Tottenham stadium. In 2020, for the first time since 2007, no games will be played in London.
The NFL London Games have been generally well-received. A 2014 poll found that nearly three quarters of British people surveyed said they would like to see a team based in London. Though there are no plans to do so at present, a number of franchise owners have expressed interest in having a permanent team based in the city.
When are the NFL London Games?
The NFL London Games are a series of American football games played in England, usually at Wembley Stadium in London. The first such game was played in 2007, when the New York Giants defeated the Miami Dolphins 13-10.
Since then, there have been a total of 11 NFL London Games played, with four games per year from 2013 to 2016, and three games per year from 2017 onwards. The most recent games were played in October 2018, with the Philadelphia Eagles defeating the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-18 and the Tennessee Titans defeating the Los Angeles Chargers 20-19.
The next NFL London Games will be played in October 2019, with the following teams confirmed to be playing: the Carolina Panthers, the Chicago Bears, the Cincinnati Bengals, the Houston Texans, the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Los Angeles Rams and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
How to watch the NFL London Games?
to watch the NFL London Games you will need a compatible device and an active internet connection. You can stream the games live on your computer, tablet, smart phone, connected devices and game consoles. The NFL Game Pass is available in some areas outside of the US. It provides live games and on-demand replays of every game, including the playoffs and Super Bowl.
Conclusion
The NFL London Games are a great way to see some of the best teams in the NFL compete against each other. They are also a great way to experience the unique culture and atmosphere of London. If you are looking for a great way to watch some football, and experience London, then the NFL London Games are definitely for you.
