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Colts Win Berlin Overtime Debut as NFL Deepens Its Footprint in Germany

New upgrades with public funding position Berlin as a repeat NFL host.

Overview

  • Jonathan Taylor scored his third touchdown in overtime to clinch a 31-25 win after Michael Badgley's late field goal extended the game.
  • The matchup at Berlin's Olympiastadion was the first regular-season NFL game in the capital and drew 72,203 fans.
  • Organizers merged locker rooms, expanded plumbing, widened access points, and laid a new hybrid turf to meet NFL standards.
  • The Berlin Senate earmarked €5 million for stadium works within a €12.5 million package through 2029, while reports say the NFL is investing nearly €50 million.
  • Officials describe the renovations as legacy measures to accommodate further games in 2027 and 2029 as Germany's NFL dates continue to sell out well in advance.