The NFL returns to Munich’s Allianz Arena this Sunday as the Detroit Lions face the New England Patriots, marking the league’s third regular-season game in the city since 2022.
Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. local time (CET).
The matchup matters for the 6-2 Lions as they attempt to maintain their standing in the NFC North. In contrast, the Patriots arrive seeking to rebound from a 27-45 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
The game features a homecoming for Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, the son of a German mother and American father, who will play his first professional game in his mother’s home country.
Organizers recommend that ticket holders travel to the stadium via the U-Bahn, specifically the U6 line to the Fröttmaning station. For those arriving by car, parking areas P2 and P3 will open at 10:30 a.m. The external stadium grounds, including food vendors and merchandise stands, open at 12:30 p.m., three hours before the game begins. The NFL advises fans to arrive early to accommodate security screenings and ticket processing.
The pre-game program includes the American national anthem, performed by country singer Drew Baldridge, followed by the German national anthem, which will be delivered by the Bavarian brass, funk, and ska band LaBrassBanda. During the halftime show, the American rock band Cage The Elephant is scheduled to perform.
Fans unable to attend in person can watch the game via RTL (free-to-air) or Sky (pay-TV). Streaming options include the respective platforms of those broadcasters and the NFL Game Pass, which is available through DAZN.
Eleven NFL teams holding marketing rights in Germany have organized events at various local venues throughout the weekend. The Lions, serving as the designated home team, are hosting gatherings at the Hofbräuhaus. The Patriots have scheduled events at the Paulaner im Tal and the Augustiner Stammhaus.
Other team-affiliated locations include:
- Indianapolis Colts: Weisses Bräuhaus im Tal
- Pittsburgh Steelers: Hard Rock Café
- New York Giants: Augustiner am Platzl
- Atlanta Falcons: Franziskaner am Nationaltheater
- Carolina Panthers: Andechser am Dom
- Seattle Seahawks: Park Café
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: The Barn Café
- Kansas City Chiefs: Pschorr am Viktualienmarkt
- Green Bay Packers: Nachtkantine at the Ostbahnhof
The Lions are hosting an open-air fan festival at Odeonsplatz on Friday and Saturday, starting at 5:00 p.m. each day. The events conclude with concerts featuring artists from Detroit: DJ Kevin Saunderson performs on Friday, followed by rapper Big Sean on Saturday. The venue will also host a “Mom’s Spaghetti” pop-up food truck, a brand associated with Detroit-born rapper Eminem.
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