When Was the First NFL Game in London?

The first NFL game in London was played on October 28, 2007, between the New York Giants and the Miami Dolphins.

Introduction

In 2007, the NFL decided to play one regular season game per year in London. This was done in order to try and expand the sport’s fan base beyond the United States. The first game was played on October 28th, 2007 between the New York Giants and the Miami Dolphins. The Giants won by a score of 13-10.

The first NFL game in London

On October 28, 2007, the New York Giants defeated the Miami Dolphins 13-10 at Wembley Stadium in London, in front of a then-record crowd of 81,176 people.

It was the first regular season NFL game ever played outside of the United States, and it kicked off a wave of NFL games in London that continues to this day.

Since that first game in 2007, there have been a total of 29 NFL games played in London, with at least two games taking place every year since 2013.

Why the NFL came to London

The National Football League (NFL) is an American professional football league. The NFL first played regular season games in London in 2007. As of October 2019, a total of 32 NFL regular season games have been played in London.

The NFL became interested in hosting games in international markets following the successful establishment of the American Bowl, a series of preseason games played in Tokyo and Mexico City during the 1980s. In 1986, the New York Giants and Chicago Bears played a preseason game at Wembley Stadium; the game was witnessed by 81,176 people, which at the time was a record for a game outside North America. In 1991, another preseason game between the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams was held at Wembley Stadium; this time, 77,337 fans attended.

How the NFL has grown in London

The NFL first played regular season games in London in 2007. The games were originally played at Wembley Stadium, but since 2013 they have been held at a variety of venues including Twickenham Stadium, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and The O2 Arena.

To date, a total of 32 regular season games have been played in London, with an average attendance of over 84,000. In 2019, there will be four NFL games played in London for the first time ever.

The NFL has seen steady growth in popularity in London since its first game there in 2007. This is thanks to a number of factors such as the increasing number of British players in the NFL, the growing popularity of American football as a sport, and the extensive coverage of the NFL by British media outlets.

Despite this growth in popularity, some Londoners have never been to an NFL game and are unaware of how it works. If you fall into this category, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered with our handy guide to everything you need to know about watching an NFL game in London.

What the future holds for the NFL in London

It’s been 10 years since the first regular season NFL game was played in London and the league shows no signs of slowing down its international expansion. In 2019, there will be four games played in London, two at Wembley Stadium and two at the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Europe is clearly a key market for the NFL and they have been working hard to grow their fan base in recent years.

The NFL has also been working on expanding its reach in other continents. In 2017, they held their first game in China and they are planning to do more games in Asia in the future. The league is also looking at holding games in Mexico and Brazil. With so much international expansion happening, it’s hard to say where the NFL will be playing next. But one thing is for sure, the NFL is here to stay and its international following is only going to grow in the years to come.