The NFL has officially announced its return to Munich, Germany for regular-season games in 2026 and 2028, strengthening its long-term commitment to one of its fastest-growing international fanbases. The league’s decision follows a renewed multi-year partnership with the City of Munich and FC Bayern Munich, marking another major milestone in the NFL’s global expansion strategy.
The upcoming matchups will once again take place at the FC Bayern Munich Stadium, which previously hosted highly successful NFL Germany Games in 2022 and 2024. You can read more about past NFL International Games on the NFL’s official site (https://www.nfl.com/international).
Germany: The NFL’s Biggest European Market
Germany continues to be a cornerstone of the NFL’s international growth efforts, with more than 20 million fans—the league’s largest European audience. Beyond bringing regular-season games to Munich, the NFL is also deepening its investment in developmental pathways, particularly through flag football, the non-contact format that will make its Olympic debut at Los Angeles 2028 (LA28).
Since launching NFL Flag Germany in 2020, more than 40,000 young athletes have participated across school programmes and community leagues. The initiative reflects the NFL’s goal to build a long-term sporting legacy in Europe by growing participation from youth level upward.
For more on flag football’s rise, readers can check out USA Football’s flag football overview (https://usafootball.com/flag) and LA28 updates at https://la28.org/.
Munich Leaders Celebrate the NFL’s Return
Verena Dietl, Mayor of Munich, highlighted the partnership as a testament to the city’s global stature:
“The previous games have not only won the hearts of fans, they have also strengthened our successful cooperation with the NFL… I am looking forward to the upcoming games in 2026 and 2028, which will deliver world-class sporting action and unforgettable excitement.”
Jürgen Muth, Managing Director of Allianz Arena GmbH, echoed the sentiment:
“Our stadium has established itself on the world map of sports… These games are examples of the global enthusiasm for the sport and collaboration between Munich and the NFL.”
From the league’s side, NFL DACH General Manager Alexander Steinforth underscored Germany’s strategic importance:
“Germany is of huge strategic importance for the NFL in Europe… Munich holds a very special place in the hearts of our fans.”
A Growing NFL Presence Across Europe and Beyond
Munich’s 2026 and 2028 games join a wider slate of confirmed international fixtures as the league continues to broaden its global footprint.
Confirmed NFL International Games for 2026 include:
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One game in Melbourne, Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, featuring the Los Angeles Rams as the designated home team
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One game in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at the iconic Maracanã Stadium
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Two games in London, UK at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Regular-season matchups are also already locked in for Berlin in 2027 and 2029, further solidifying Germany as a multi-city hub for NFL action.
Fans can register for updates on the 2026 NFL Munich Game at: nfl.com/Munich2026
NFL Germany Games to Date: Results & Attendance:
| Year | Visiting Team | Score | Home Team | Score | Stadium | Attendance |
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| 2022 | Seattle Seahawks | 16 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 21 | FC Bayern Munich Stadium | 69,811 |
| 2023 | Miami Dolphins | 14 | Kansas City Chiefs | 21 | Frankfurt Stadium | 50,023 |
| 2023 | Indianapolis Colts | 10 | New England Patriots | 6 | Frankfurt Stadium | 50,144 |
| 2024 | New York Giants | 17 | Carolina Panthers | 20 | FC Bayern Munich Stadium | 70,132 |
| 2025 | Atlanta Falcons | 25 | Indianapolis Colts | 31 | Olympiastadion Berlin | 72,203 |
