19 January 2023 , 12:06
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The NFL will be returning to the UK this year with three international matches scheduled.
The Buffalo Bills and Tennessee Titans will each contest a game at the state of the art Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - the only purpose-built NFL structure outside of the US. This will mark the second visit to London for each team, with the Bills having previously played at Wembley Stadium in 2015 and the Titans gracing the turf of the national stadium in 2018.
The final 2023 NFL London match will feature the Jacksonville Jaguars, who will play their 10th match on British soil. They will return to their home away from home, Wembley Stadium, as part of their multi-year commitment to playing in the UK.
The Florida-based city is part of the NFL’s International Home Marketing Area program. They assist teams secure international marketing rights in countries beyond the US, have marketing rights in the UK.
Two more international matches have been confirmed, with the Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots both playing regular season games in Germany, with destination cities set to be revealed later this year. The NFL’s international matches have been a huge success, with the 2022 matches drawing sell-out crowds across the three games.
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Over the 15 years the sport has been staged in London, the ticket demand and fandom continues to grow and the capital proudly staged the 10 th international game (regular or pre-season) in League history last year. “Growing the league and our sport internationally is a major strategic priority for the NFL, and we are excited to again be playing five games outside of the United States in 2023,” said Peter O’Reilly, NFL Executive Vice President, Club Business, Major Events & International.
“We know how important live regular season games are to our passionate global fans and we thank our clubs for their strong, long-term commitment to this important initiative. Interest in our game globally is at an all-time high, and we look forward to returning to the UK and Germany in 2023 with some of the most iconic clubs and stars in the NFL.”
The NFL will be returning to London in 2023 (Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)An elated Henry Hodgson, GM NFL UK, added: “We are excited to welcome these three teams back to the UK in 2023. “It’s a huge milestone for the Jaguars to be playing in London for the 10th time since playing their first game in 2013 and demonstrates their commitment to this market.
“The Bills and Titans, meanwhile, are two iconic teams with superstar players, who will get the chance to play at the world-class Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, for the first time in their histories.”
Details of the dates, matches and kick-off times will be confirmed later in the year when the full 2023 schedule is announced.