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NFL’s First Berlin Regular-Season Game Nears Kickoff as Colts Face Falcons

The league is using the Berlin debut to anchor a long-term push into Germany.

Overview

  • Organizers say only a few hundred tickets were released in the final wave and expect a full Olympiastadion.
  • Kickoff is scheduled for 15:30 local time, with live coverage on RTL and DAZN from 14:30.
  • The NFL says it has invested roughly €50 million in events and development tied to Berlin, while the Berlin Senate has reportedly allocated €12.5 million for stadium upgrades and grassroots football.
  • Berlin is committed to host additional regular-season games in 2027 and 2029 as part of the league’s ongoing Germany slate.
  • Citywide activations include a flag-football field at the Brandenburg Gate and multiple team fan hubs, with event operations following NFL rules such as ending beer sales in the fourth quarter.