NFL extends Tottenham agreement for games in London until 2029
The NFL on Thursday expanded a pact for matches at the Premier League venue to include at least two games annually at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London through 2029.
The NFL will also officially designate the stadium as the "Home of the NFL in the UK."
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stated that "growing the game internationally is a major strategic priority for the league." "Our dedication to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will enable us to continue bringing extraordinary NFL experiences to fans in London, while creating a positive social and economic impact on the local community," the NFL said in a statement.
After skipping 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the NFL started playing games at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with two matches in 2019 and has since played there twice a year for the past two seasons.
This season's NFL games between the Baltimore Ravens and Tennessee Titans on October 15 and the games between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Buffalo Bills on October 8 will both take place at Tottenham's stadium.
Wembley Stadium first hosted NFL games in London in 2007, and the Jaguars and Atlanta Falcons will play there once more on October 1.
In Europe this season, Frankfurt, Germany, will host two additional NFL games in November.
Twelve of the NFL's 32 teams have already been watched by sold-out Tottenham fans.
"Our partnership with the NFL has been integral to our wider vision for the stadium and delivering a sports and entertainment destination in London," said Daniel Levy, chairman of Tottenham Hotspur.
"A crucial component of the club's financial plan is developing new regular sources of income to reinvest in our football activities.
We are extremely happy to have been accorded official status as the Home of the NFL in the UK and look forward to seeing the excitement gamedays bring to Tottenham for many more years to come as the NFL continues to increase its fan base throughout Europe.