A large Union Jack and American flag unveiled next to each other on a pitch, with red and blue fireworks exploding from the stadium roof
American football comes to London. Credit: NFL UK
What is NFL in London?
NFL is America's National Football League... except, as we all know, football in America isn't the football we're familiar with. Find out more about what American Football actually involves and get up to date on the rules here.
NFL London Games (previously known as NFL International Series, and then NFL in London) is what it says; the American game, transferred to London. Of the 32 teams in the league, three will play a match here in London in autumn 2025 (as well as one game each in Madrid and Berlin). The games played in Europe are part of the regular season, and count towards the league as such.
NFL London: Teams on the pitch preparing for a match
A previous NFL International Series match, at Wembley Stadium. Image: Thomas via creative commons
History of NFL in London
NFL in London is part of a tour previously known as the NFL International Series, which saw matches played in countries all over the world. In addition to the London matches, Germany and Spain each host a match this year.
Wembley has been hosting NFL games since 2007, and Twickenham has also hosted NFL games in the past. But Tottenham Hotspur's stadium has been the main London host of NFL games since 2019.
There was talk of the NFL becoming the main tenant of the Olympic Stadium, before West Ham moved in. There have also been discussions about having an NFL team stationed in London permanently, but the logistics and complications of that mean there are no firm plans as yet.
When are NFL London 2025 games? What time is kick-off?
NFL in London: Huge UK and US flags on the pitch before a match
An NFL match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2021. Image: Tony Hisgett
Three NFL London Games usually take place in October. The full 2025 schedule is as follows:
Cleveland Browns Vs Minnesota Vikings: Sunday 5 October at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium;
New York Jets Vs Denver Broncos: Sunday 12 October at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium;
Jacksonville Jaguars Vs Los Angeles Rams: Sunday 19 October at Wembley Stadium
All kick off at 2.30pm UK time.
Which teams are playing in NFL London 2025?
The New York Jets, Cleveland Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars, Minnesota Vikings, Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Rams will each play in international games in London during the 2025 regular season.
Composite image featuring a player from each of the teams taking part in NFL London 2025
Image: NFL UK
Which stadiums are hosting NFL London Games 2025?
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will host games featuring both the Jets and the Browns, while the Jaguars will return to Wembley Stadium.
How to get tickets for NFL in London 2025 matches
Tickets for the NFL London matches this year aren't yet on sale. Sign up here to get notified when they are — sometime in the summer. They tend to sell out quickly.
NFL London 2025 events: where to watch NFL in London
Players taking part in an American football match
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You might spot some screening events and parties going on around London. In the meantime, acquaint yourself with London's best sports bars.