**NFL to Host First Regular-Season Game in Berlin This Week**
The NFL has never played a regular-season game in Berlin—until now. This week’s Week 10 clash between the Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons will mark the league’s first-ever game in Germany’s capital city. While this is a historic moment for Berlin, it’s actually the fifth NFL regular-season game to be held in Germany overall.
Over the past three seasons, the NFL has steadily increased its presence in Germany, hosting at least one game each year, including two games in 2023. However, all previous Germany games took place in Munich or Frankfurt, the country’s third and fifth largest cities respectively. The upcoming Berlin game will be the first in the nation’s capital and most populous city.
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### A Quick Look Back: NFL Games in Germany
– **Munich:** Hosted the Buccaneers vs. Seahawks on November 13, 2022, and the Panthers vs. Giants on November 10, 2024.
– **Frankfurt:** Hosted two games — Chiefs vs. Dolphins on November 5, 2023, and Colts vs. Patriots on November 12, 2023.
– **Berlin:** Will host Colts vs. Falcons on November 9, 2025.
Last year in Munich, the Carolina Panthers defeated the New York Giants 20-17 at Allianz Arena in front of more than 70,000 fans. That game was notable for being the second NFL International Series game ever decided in overtime.
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### NFL International Series: A Brief History
The NFL launched its first international game in 2005 but officially started the “International Series” in 2007. Since then, 53 international games have taken place, with more scheduled in the years to come.
#### London Games
The majority of these games have been in London, beginning October 28, 2007, with the Giants beating the Dolphins 13-10, and spanning multiple seasons with teams like the Patriots, Jaguars, Vikings, and many others participating.
Highlights include:
– A 2016 tie between Washington and the Bengals (27-27)
– Multiple appearances by the Jaguars, establishing London as a second home for the team
#### Mexico City Games
– Nov. 21, 2016: Raiders 27, Texans 20
– Nov. 19, 2017: Patriots 33, Raiders 8
– Nov. 18, 2019: Chiefs 24, Chargers 17
– Nov. 21, 2022: 49ers 38, Cardinals 10
#### Other International Locations
– **São Paulo:** Eagles vs. Packers (Sept. 6, 2024), Chargers vs. Chiefs (Sept. 5, 2025)
– **Dublin:** Steelers vs. Vikings (Sept. 28, 2025)
– **Madrid:** Dolphins vs. Commanders (Nov. 16, 2025)
– **Melbourne:** Upcoming games scheduled
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### What to Expect from the Berlin Game
The Colts vs. Falcons game on November 9, 2025, represents both a milestone and an opportunity for the NFL to expand its footprint in Germany’s largest and most culturally significant city. Fans in Berlin will finally get to experience live, regular-season NFL action firsthand.
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The NFL’s international expansion continues to grow every season, and with Berlin officially joining the roster of host cities, German fans now have even more reason to celebrate.
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