In a bid for wider global recognition, the NFL has played at least one regular-season game outside the United States every season since 2007. Occurring once a season in the beginning, the International Series has grown in size and scope in recent years. In 2022, the NFL played five games in three non-US countries - Germany, England, and Mexico. It was the first time that the NFL had played in Germany and was part of a major European expansion for the league.
Ahead of the full schedule reveal on May 11, the NFL has chosen to reveal the five International Series games. The slate features a mix of title contenders and interesting teams on the rise. It features five games across two countries. Furthermore, nine teams will take part, with one team playing back-to-back international games.
NFL To Host Games In London and Frankfurt
According to the NFL's announcement, the first three games of the 2023 International Series will be held in London, England. The Falcons will face the Jaguars at Wembley Stadium on October 1. Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will host two games. The Jaguars will take on the Bills on October 7 while the Ravens and Titans will clash on October 15. The remaining games will take place in Frankfurt, Germany in November. The Dolphins meet the Chiefs at Deutsche Bank Park on November 5. Finally, the Colts and the Patriots square off on November 12. No team is making its International Series debut. However, it is the first such game for the Bills and Colts since 2015 and 2016 respectively.
Several other fixtures were teased alongside the full International Series slate. For example, we know there will be a Week 17, New Year's Eve showdown between the Chiefs and Bengals. Elsewhere, the Jets will host Miami in a Black Friday matchup. Speaking of holidays, the Eagles will play the Giants on Christmas Day. Be sure to check out HotNewHipHop's full coverage of the NFL schedule once all matches are released at 8pm EST on May 11.
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