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NFL Takes Regular-Season Stage to Berlin as Colts Face Falcons on Nov. 9

A sellout at Olympiastadion underscores the NFL’s multi-year expansion in Germany.

Overview

  • Kickoff is Sunday at 9:30 a.m. ET (3:30 p.m. CET) on NFL Network and NFL+, with the Colts designated as the home team.
  • Berlin joins Munich and Frankfurt in the rotation and is slated to host additional games in 2027 and 2029, with another German host city expected to be announced soon.
  • Organizers expect a 72,000 crowd at Olympiastadion, and Berlin committed €12.5 million (about $14.3 million) for stadium upgrades and grassroots football.
  • Newly acquired Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner remains in concussion protocol, practiced fully, and is expected to play if cleared, according to head coach Shane Steichen.
  • Nine other NFL teams with German commercial rights will run citywide fan events, and the Falcons—who hold rights in Germany—are leveraging the trip as a branding showcase.