The National Football League today announced it will return to Munich, Germany in 2026 and 2028 to play regular season games, as part of a multi-year partnership with the City of Munich and FC Bayern Munich.
The games will be played at the FC Bayern Munich Stadium, which has previously hosted NFL regular season games in 2022 and 2024.
Germany is a key market for the NFL globally, with more than 20 million fans of the game, the largest fanbase in Europe. In addition to the regular season games, the NFL will work with the City of Munich across their major sports development program to grow and develop flag football -- the non-contact format of the game that will be included in the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 (LA28) -- with a focus on growing NFL Flag participation.
NFL Flag, the NFL's official youth flag football program, was launched in Germany in 2020. Since its launch, the program has reached over 40,000 young athletes across in-school programs and the local youth league ecosystem, showcasing the league's efforts to develop the game at every level, increasing participation and creating a social legacy that extends far beyond gameday.
"I am delighted about the extension of our contract with the NFL, which once again demonstrates the importance and strength of Munich as a sports city," said Verena Dietl, Mayor of the City of Munich. "The previous games have not only won the hearts of fans, they have also strengthened our successful cooperation with the NFL. Together, we are committed to promoting football in Germany and spreading the palpable enthusiasm for the sport far beyond the stadiums. I am looking forward to the upcoming games in 2026 and 2028, which will deliver world-class sporting action and unforgettable excitement for the city and its fans."
"The FC Bayern Munich Stadium will be hosting the NFL in Germany for the third time -- this shows that we can also offer American football a home," said Jürgen Muth, Managing Director of Allianz Arena GmbH. "Our stadium has established itself on the world map of sports with its modern infrastructure, unique atmosphere, and the enthusiasm of Munich fans. Over the years, the NFL at the FC Bayern Munich Stadium has evolved into a significant attraction, drawing crowds from both Germany and around the world. These games are examples of the global enthusiasm for the sport and collaboration between Munich and the NFL."
"Germany is of huge strategic importance for the NFL in Europe, and our return to Munich signals the league's long-term commitment to playing games in the market," said NFL DACH General Manager Alexander Steinforth. "As the first host of regular season games in Germany, Munich holds a very special place in the hearts of our fans and we look forward to continuing to create memorable experiences for them while building a year-round NFL presence across this city and country."
Regular season games are already confirmed to be played in Berlin in 2027 and 2029.
The NFL has confirmed the further following regular season international games to be played across the 2026 season, with additional games to be announced:
- One game in Melbourne, Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, featuring the Los Angeles Rams as designated home team
- One game in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil at the Maracanã Stadium
- Two games in London, U.K. at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Fans can register for information around the 2026 NFL Munich game here: http://nfl.com/Munich2026
