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Colts Win Berlin Thriller as NFL Locks In Germany Push Through 2029

The league set Berlin return dates in 2027 and 2029 under a pledge to stage a Germany game each year through 2029.

Overview

  • Indianapolis beat Atlanta 31:25 in overtime, with Jonathan Taylor scoring three touchdowns, including an 83-yard run and the winner.
  • An announced 72,203 fans filled the Olympiastadion for Berlin’s first NFL regular-season game, with citywide fan zones and pregame festivities.
  • RTL’s live coverage peaked at about 1.21 million viewers and averaged roughly 814,000 across the broadcast.
  • The Olympiastadion installed permanent upgrades for NFL standards—larger locker capacity, 30 new showers, additional toilets, and wider doors—which will remain for Hertha BSC.
  • Berlin secured confirmed host slots in 2027 and 2029 as part of the league’s Germany commitments, supported by €12.5 million from the Senate and €48 million from the NFL; some coverage criticized a limited nod to 9 November history and a muted halftime show.