The 2026/27 NFL season brings a record number of regular-season fixtures outside the United States, anchored by a single matchup in Munich where the New England Patriots face the Detroit Lions on November 15, 2026, at Allianz Arena.
Kickoff in Munich at Allianz Arena
For the 2026/27 campaign, the National Football League scheduled exactly one regular-season contest in Germany. The New England Patriots take on the Detroit Lions on Sunday, November 15, 2026, inside the Allianz Arena in Munich. Kickoff is set for 3:30 PM local German time.
We’re heading back to Germany 🇩🇪Patriots vs. Lions in Munich on November 15! pic.twitter.com/W7mpWX0Kg0
— https://x.com/Patriots/status/2054547207731437677
Opened in May 2005, the Allianz Arena serves as the regular home ground for FC Bayern München. The stadium holds 70,000 to 75,000 spectators depending on the occasion.
Television Broadcast and Streaming Options
Broadcaster RTL holds the exclusive television rights for all European international NFL games. The network carries the full-length matchup between the Patriots and Lions live on its regular program, complete with an extended pre-game show.
Viewers opting for digital streaming can follow the game via RTL+, though the platform requires a paid premium subscription. That tier costs 9.99 euros per month, according to figures current as of August 2026. Pay-TV coverage is provided by Sky Sport NFL and WOW TV. Meanwhile, dedicated football fans utilizing the NFL Game Pass through DAZN can stream the standalone fixture with the original American broadcast commentary.
Ticket Availability and Secondary Markets
General public tickets for the Munich matchup sold out completely. Fans hoping to secure seats inside the Allianz Arena for the November 15 fixture cannot purchase primary tickets through standard digital outlets.
Remaining inventory exists on the official Ticketmaster resale marketplace or through private sellers.
International Series Across Six Countries
The 107. Spielzeit of the league features an unprecedented slate of international fixtures across multiple continents. The schedule began in September 2026 and culminates with Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
The global schedule includes stops in several major world cities:
- Melbourne, Australia: Los Angeles Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers on September 10, 2026.
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Dallas Cowboys vs. Baltimore Ravens on September 27, 2026.
- London, UK: Three games in October 2026 (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium & Wembley).
- Paris, France: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New Orleans Saints at Stade de France on October 25, 2026.
- Madrid, Spain: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Atlanta Falcons at Bernabéu-Stadion on November 8, 2026.
- Munich, Germany: New England Patriots vs. Detroit Lions at Allianz Arena on November 15, 2026.
- Mexico City, Mexico: San Francisco 49ers vs. Minnesota Vikings on November 22, 2026.
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