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Colts Top Falcons in Overtime as NFL’s Berlin Debut Packs Olympiastadion

The showcase highlighted the NFL’s Germany strategy with public funding, permanent stadium upgrades, confirmed Berlin dates in 2027 and 2029, plus a 2026 game elsewhere.

Overview

  • Jonathan Taylor decided the 31:25 game with an overtime touchdown after breaking loose for an 83-yard score in the fourth quarter.
  • About €12.5 million from the Berlin Senate and €48 million from the NFL underpin a three-game package covering 2025, 2027 and 2029 in the capital.
  • Olympiastadion modifications for the NFL are now permanent, including expanded locker rooms for at least 56 players, 30 new showers and widened doors.
  • The event delivered a festival atmosphere with choreographies, live performances and nods to the Berlin Wall anniversary, though some commentators faulted the limited historical context.
  • RTL reported a peak TV audience of roughly 1.21 million and an average of 814,000, as FAZ noted softer ratings versus 2022 and slower movement of some Berlin ticket allotments.