The National Football League has announced the opponents, dates, and locations for the five International Games to be played in 2023 across London, UK, and Frankfurt, Germany. We sat down with Henry Hodgson, General Manager at NFL UK to get a first-hand look at the teams and kick-off schedule for the upcoming games.
Verge appeared at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to speak with Hodgson about the exciting event, with thousands of spectators expecting to view the games. We received a first-hand look at the schedule announcing the four games with their dates, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the expected locker rooms for the NFL players.
The stadium holds over 62,000 seats, which are expected to be filled with roaring fans this October. This in particular is a highly anticipated event because it is the first time outside of the United States, an NFL team has played two regular season games in the same season.
The opposing teams from the United States that will be making the journey to London will include the Atlanta Falcons, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Baltimore Ravens. We were able to hear firsthand from Hodson how excited London is to attract new fans to the sport, as well as introduce those fans to an NFL atmosphere.
Events are expected to be held across the city, however, those have not been announced. This is particularly exciting news because COVID-19 affected those events last year, so we’re excited to see what those have in store for new and current fans.
“We can’t wait to welcome teams to London for three brilliant weekends of football in October, to see the Jacksonville Jaguars extend their stay in the UK and play two regular season games here this year is indicative of the Jags’ commitment to continuing to grow their fanbase here long-term. We have staged games in London since 2007, with interest and momentum in the sport here in the UK rising year on year, and look forward to giving fans the best NFL experience yet in 2023.”
Henry Hodgson, General Manager at NFL UK
The Jacksonville Jaguars will kick off the 2023 NFL International Games on Sunday, October 1, as they play the Atlanta Falcons at Wembley Stadium, in what will be their landmark 10th regular season home game in London.
The London focus then shifts to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as the Buffalo Bills take on the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, October 8. This game for Jacksonville means they will play two regular season games outside of the US – a first for the NFL.
The following Sunday, 15 October, the Tennessee Titans will play the Baltimore Ravens, also at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the only purpose-built NFL stadium outside of the US, to wrap up the 2023 NFL London Games.
As part of its commitment to play regular season games in Germany for the next four years (beginning in 2022) the NFL will play two games in 2023 in Frankfurt, having played the inaugural Germany game in Munich back in November 2022.
The Super Bowl LVII Champion Kansas City Chiefs kick off the 2023 NFL Frankfurt Games on Sunday, November 5, as they play the Miami Dolphins at Frankfurt Stadium, home of Eintracht Frankfurt. The following weekend, Sunday, November 12, the New England Patriots face the Indianapolis Colts, also at Frankfurt Stadium, to complete the 2023 NFL International Games.
2023 NFL International Games
| DATE | MATCHUP | LOCATION |
| October 1 (Week 4) | Atlanta Falcons vs. Jacksonville Jaguars | Wembley Stadium |
| October 8 (Week 5) | Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Buffalo Bills | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| October 15 (Week 6) | Baltimore Ravens vs. Tennessee Titans | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| November 5 (Week 9) | Miami Dolphins vs. Kansas City Chiefs | Frankfurt Stadium |
| November 12 (Week 10) | Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots | Frankfurt Stadium |
(*For scheduling purposes, the Buffalo/Jacksonville game will count as a road game for the Jaguars)
“In what promises to be a great spectacle of football for our global fans, we are thrilled to announce the five games to be played internationally in 2023, a record number of regular season games in Europe in a season.We are excited to bring three games to London once again, a city with a huge love for the sport and a passionate fan base across the UK. We are also pleased to confirm that the two games in Germany will be played in Frankfurt, a city steeped in NFL heritage. We look forward to staging both games at Eintracht Frankfurt’s Stadium, building on the incredible atmosphere experienced at last season’s game in Munich.”
Peter O’Reilly, NFL Executive Vice President, Club Business, Major Events & International
“We are excited to again compete in the NFL’s International Games and face off against the Falcons and Bills in London,” said Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars QB. “Hosting the Falcons at Wembley Stadium will be awesome only to be followed by playing on the road against the Bills at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. I’m pumped for the experience and know the support from Duval will be strong at both games.”
“Our NFL game days in London N17 are special occasions where we see fans from all over the world descend on our capital city, benefitting local businesses and the wider economy – this year will see that once again and we’re incredibly excited for the 2023 London Games to arrive in Tottenham,” said Todd Kline, Chief Commercial Officer, Tottenham Hotspur.
2023 NFL International Games broadcast network and kickoff times
| DATE | MATCHUP | BROADCAST | TIME |
| October 1 (Week 4) | Atlanta Falcons vs. Jacksonville Jaguars | ESPN + | 09.30am ET |
| October 8 (Week 5) | Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Buffalo Bills | NFL Network | 09.30am ET |
| October 15 (Week 6) | Baltimore Ravens vs. Tennessee Titans | NFL Network | 09.30am ET |
| November 5 (Week 9) | Miami Dolphins vs. Kansas City Chiefs | NFL Network | 09.30am ET |
| November 12 (Week 10) | Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots | NFL Network | 09.30am ET |
There will be no international game in Mexico in 2023 due to renovations taking place in Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
The full 2023 NFL Schedule will be released on NFL Network and NFL.com on Thursday, May 11.
To purchase general admission tickets to the 2023 NFL International Games, fans must register for tickets atnfl.com/internationalgames
Registering for tickets is the only way fans can access general admission tickets for the 2023 NFL International Games, which will give fans access to the first day of general admission sales only. However, this does not guarantee tickets, which are subject to availability.
Further details including the on-sale date for tickets will be confirmed in due course.
We are looking forward to watching the teams kick off in London and experiencing the electrifying energy brought to London from the United States.
