The National Football League is soaring to new heights with its inaugural regular season game in Brazil! 🏈🇧🇷 This Friday, the Philadelphia Eagles will clash with the Green Bay Packers at the Neo Quimica Arena in Sao Paulo, marking a historic moment for American football in the land of 'The Beautiful Game.'
For one unforgettable night, fans at the 46,000-seat stadium, home to soccer powerhouse Corinthians, will experience the electrifying action and bone-crunching tackles that make the NFL a global sensation.
This game is a key milestone in the NFL's ambitious global expansion, following previous epic showdowns in London, Munich, Frankfurt, Toronto, and Mexico City. Looking ahead, Spain is set to host a game in 2025 at the iconic Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, home to Real Madrid. 🌍✨
Brazil boasts a massive fan base, with around 38 million American football enthusiasts, 8.3 million of whom are avid followers, making it the second largest international fan base after Mexico.
The NFL is committed to making Brazil a regular venue for future games, effectively establishing a beachhead for the sport. \"The fundamental strategy is really a focus on becoming a true global sports property and growing the game and the fan base around the world,\" said Peter O'Reilly, NFL's executive vice-president of international events.
\"We've seen when we've gone to a market with a game like Germany a few years ago, where we've committed to play, you've seen the demand, the passion and then the impact.\"
Get ready, Sao Paulo! The gridiron is coming to town, and it's going to be legendary. 🎉🏟️
