NFL spreads out: first game 2025 in Dublin and 2026 in Melbourne!

NFL spreads out: first game 2025 in Dublin and 2026 in Melbourne!

The National Football League (NFL) bravely expands into new international realms! From 2026, Regular Season Games will be held not only in Europe, but also in sports enthusiasts. This was officially announced recently and means a big step for the NFL, which quickly gains global popularity. The city of Melbourne was chosen as the venue for the first NFL game on Australian soil. The Los Angeles Rams will be the designated team in the legendary Melbourne Cricket Ground, while the exact season and the opponent still have to be announced, such as Footballr.at reported.

new horizons for the NFL

In addition, the NFL will also be more present in Europe this year, with a regular season game in Ireland. The Pittsburgh Steelers perform in the picturesque Croke Park in Dublin, a stadium that offers space for more than 80,000 spectators. The exact date and the opponent will be announced in spring, the league confirmed. In addition to Ireland, Berlin and Madrid are also included in the list of venues, where the Indianapolis Colts and the Miami Dolphins will provide the home teams, such as krone.at reported.

These major steps in international expansion illustrate the efforts of the NFL to open up new markets and to promote sport worldwide. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell emphasized that these decisions not only expand the global reach of the league, but also appeal to the passionate fans in Australia and the historical sports culture of the city of Melbourne. With over 6.6 million fans in Australia, the NFL sees the country as an important market to further expand its presence and to inspire future generations for American football.

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