Berlin, Germany – Berlin is aiming to affix Munich and Frankfurt as a number metropolis for future NFL video games, with metropolis officers getting ready to formalize a bid in hopes of bringing American soccer to Germany’s capital.
A spokesperson confirmed Saturday that the Berlin Senate is ready to debate a proposal on Tuesday from Senator for Sport and the Inside Iris Spranger, searching for approval to submit a proper bid for NFL video games.
At a fan occasion in Munich forward of the New York Giants matchup with the Carolina Panthers, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell hinted at Berlin’s prospects, saying, “We’re engaged on it however nothing is finalized but.” Goodell’s feedback come because the NFL prepares for the fourth recreation in Germany, held in Munich this yr, with Berlin desirous to observe swimsuit.
Regardless of its historic Olympiastadion and robust internet hosting capabilities, Berlin was initially ignored in favour of Munich and Frankfurt for the NFL’s present collection of video games in Germany. T
he Olympiastadion, a well-established venue with a wealthy sporting historical past, is seen as a robust contender for future NFL video games. Not like Munich’s Allianz Area, which required changes to suit NFL specs, Berlin’s stadium is supplied to host main occasions with minimal adjustments.
The NFL’s success in Germany has inspired the league to discover extra German venues, with Goodell emphasizing that awarding Berlin a recreation wouldn’t exclude Munich and Frankfurt from internet hosting further matchups.
Germany’s demand for American soccer has surged, with packed stadiums and robust fan engagement supporting the potential for a multi-city lineup.
Germany joins a rising record of worldwide markets vying for NFL video games. London has hosted NFL video games since 2007 throughout three stadiums — Wembley, Twickenham, and the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium — and the NFL has lately hosted video games in Mexico, Canada, and Brazil, with Madrid slated to affix subsequent yr.
Regardless of the elevated international competitors, Berlin officers stay optimistic, with sources suggesting that the NFL could supply further worldwide recreation slots to varied cities within the close to future.
