NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league is open to staging a second regular-season game in Germany following the rapid growth of the sport’s fan base in the country.
Goodell addressed the possibility during the NFL Munich Gala hosted by SPORT1 ahead of the regular-season matchup between the Detroit Lions and the New England Patriots in Munich.
“That is a super idea. We should think about it,” Goodell said with a smile when asked about adding a second fixture on German soil, SPORT1 reported.
The NFL has watched its popularity surge across Germany through successive international series games, drawing packed stadiums and rising television viewership. League executives have monitored this expansion closely as international markets become a core focus for regular-season scheduling.
“We see how the fan community is developing, growing, and becoming more passionate,” Goodell told SPORT1. “They want more, and for us it is about figuring out how best to implement that.”
The 67-year-old executive emphasized that the league remains impressed by the speed at which the German market has embraced American football.
“It is spectacular like every year,” Goodell said of his experiences in the country.
Munich has established itself as a central hub for the NFL’s German expansion, drawing high demand for tickets and extensive local engagement. Goodell praised the city’s infrastructure and sporting culture during the weekend’s events.
“The city loves sports and it is a global city,” Goodell told SPORT1. “The city can host such events and tries to organize them even bigger and better. It is super to be here.”
The Detroit Lions play the New England Patriots at the Allianz Arena this Sunday as part of the NFL's international series.
League officials will evaluate scheduling logistics and stadium availability before making any formal decisions regarding an expanded German slate. The NFL continues to balance domestic stadium commitments with its growing inventory of international fixtures across Europe and other global markets.
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