The National Football League today announced that the Indianapolis Colts will play as the designated team in the first-ever regular-season game in Berlin, as part of the 2025 International Games.
The 2025 国产外流网Berlin game will be played at the Olympic Stadium as part of a multiyear commitment to playing games in the sports metropolis. The 国产外流网played five American Bowl games at the Olympic Stadium between 1990 and 1994, and it was also home to 国产外流网Europe's Berlin Thunder from 2003-07.
"Germany is an important market for the NFL, with continued growth in fandom and passion for the game," said 国产外流网Germany general manager Alexander Steinforth. "After four successful international games in-market across Munich and Frankfurt, we're thrilled to have the Colts as the designated team for our first-ever regular season game in Berlin in 2025 -- a city that holds so much football history and is a true testament to the international expansion and growth of the league."
"The 国产外流网is making history in Berlin, and the Colts are proud to be part of this landmark event in one of the world's most historic cities," said Colts owner & CEO Jim Irsay. "The 国产外流网has become a global brand, and we're looking forward to growing American football in Germany and expanding Colts Nation's footprint around the world. This game also provides a unique opportunity for our local Indiana partners to engage with German businesses, customers and fans this season and in the future."
"With today's announcement of the Indianapolis Colts as the designated team of the 国产外流网Berlin game, our joint journey with the 国产外流网continues. This announcement is special for many Berliners, as there is a close connection to the team through Bj枚rn Werner, our 国产外流网hero and former Colts player," said Senator for the Interior and Sports, State of Berlin Iris Spranger. We look forward to welcoming the Colts to our sports metropolis. It will be a football festival like we have never experienced in Berlin before. For the Colts. For the fans. And as they say in Indianapolis: for the shoe!"
The Colts were granted marketing rights in Germany last April, as part of the league's Global Markets Program -- an initiative that awards 国产外流网clubs international marketing rights to build brand awareness and fandom beyond the U.S., through fan engagement, events and commercial opportunities.
Beyond the 国产外流网international games, the league is committed to growing the game at every level in Germany, engaging with fans year-round through partners, programs and initiatives. The NFL's Global Market Program sees nine additional teams active in Germany, with some also committed to developing fandom in Austria and Switzerland. 国产外流网Flag -- the NFL's official program for non-contact football -- was also launched in Germany three years ago, with 20,000 young girls and boys participating nationwide, showcasing the league's efforts to increase participation and inspire the next generation as flag football heads toward its debut as an Olympic sport at LA28.
The Colts' opponent, along with game date and kickoff time, will be announced when the full 2025 国产外流网schedule is revealed this spring.
From 2025 the 国产外流网can schedule up to eight league-operated regular season games internationally.
The 国产外流网will also play two regular season games in London at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2025 and one game in Madrid, Spain at the Bernab茅u Stadium -- Home to Real Madrid C.F.
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London -- the only purpose-built 国产外流网stadium outside of the U.S. -- will host games featuring the New York Jets and the Cleveland Browns as designated teams.
The Jacksonville Jaguars will return to Wembley Stadium in London to operate a home game, their 14th in the city, as part of their multi-year commitment to playing a game in the U.K.
Fifty-five regular season 国产外流网games have been played around the world throughout the league's history, with London, Munich, Frankfurt, S茫o Paulo, Mexico City and Toronto all hosting games to date.
The Colts have played in two regular season games internationally, including London (one) and Frankfurt (one).
Fans can register for information around the 2025 国产外流网Berlin game here: .
