NFL Announces Cleveland, Jacksonville, And Jets London Games In 2025

Posted by Admin January 11, 2025 NFL

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) scrambles for yardage against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla.

In an exciting development for NFL fans, the league has announced that Cleveland, Jacksonville, and the New York Jets will each host a home game in London in 2025. The specific opponents for these games will be disclosed when the full 2025 schedule is released later this spring.

Cleveland and the Jets have previous experience playing in London. The Browns, who have a 0-1 record in London, lost to the Minnesota Vikings in 2017. On the other hand, the Jets, with a 1-2 record in London, including a recent loss to the Vikings, will be looking to improve their performance on the international stage.

Meanwhile, the Jacksonville Jaguars have a long-standing agreement to play one home game in London each year. With a record of 7-6 in London, the Jaguars have been a regular presence in the city, playing both as the home team and the visiting team in consecutive games over the past two seasons.

The NFL’s decision to host games in London is part of its broader strategy to expand its global reach and engage with fans around the world. The league’s commitment to international growth is evident in its Global Markets Program, which grants marketing rights to teams like the Jets and Jaguars in the U.K. to enhance their brand presence beyond the United States.

Starting in 2025, the NFL will have the flexibility to schedule up to eight regular-season games internationally. In addition to London, the league has plans to host games in Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium and in Berlin at Olympic Stadium, further solidifying its global footprint.

With a total of 55 regular-season games played worldwide in league history, London has been a key hub for international NFL games, hosting 39 of those matchups. The upcoming games in 2025 are expected to continue driving fan engagement and growing interest in American football across the U.K. and beyond.

For more NFL news and updates, fans can visit the official NFL website.