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We are delighted to reveal the first two National Football League (NFL) fixtures to be held at our new stadium in October this year.

The NFL today (Wednesday 17 April) confirmed the venues and dates for the 2019 London Games which will see our new stadium host Chicago Bears at Oakland Raiders on Sunday 6 October, kick-off 6pm and Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers a week later on Sunday 13 October, kick-off 2.30pm.

Some of the biggest names in the sport will travel to Tottenham to take part in these historic fixtures which will see American Football played for the first time in a purpose-built NFL venue outside of the USA.



NFL stars coming to Tottenham - Raiders' QB Derek Carr

The first game will see stars from the Raiders such as Antonio Brown and Derek Carr take on last year’s play-off contenders the Bears with their young quarterback Mitch Trubisky and defensive star Khalil Mack.

It will be a notable trip for the Panthers who will make their first appearance in the UK when they take on the Buccaneers who are led by quarterback Jameis Winston and new head coach Bruce Arians.

The stadium features a retractable grass field with an artificial surface underneath that will be used for NFL games, as well as other customised designs for the NFL including a dedicated entrance, purpose-built dressing rooms and specialist medical and media facilities. The Spurs Shop at the Tottenham Experience also has a dedicated NFL section with merchandise on sale all year round.

Ticketing details for all games will be announced in the near future. Fans can register their interest in purchasing tickets by visiting www.nfl.com/uk.
 
Like it or not, the NFL is the main sport on this side of the 'pond', and it brings MASSIVE resources and a huge fanbase of its own.

Don't downplay the money the NFL can bring...use it to our advantage!
 
I love American football. Like many over here I used to dismiss it but when I worked over there for a couple of years in the days before PL and soccer being beamed around the globe I took an interest and with the help of friends explaining the basic rules started to enjoy the games.

If you “enjoyed” the drama of our game on Wednesday night then there have been some similar moments at the end of NFL games one of the best being the 1989 Super Bowl between the SF 49ers and the Cincinnati Bengals.....

The game is remembered for the 49ers' fourth-quarter game-winning drive. Down 16–13, San Francisco got the ball on their own eight-yard line with 3:10 on the clock and marched 92 yards down the field in under three minutes. They then scored the winning touchdown on a Joe Montana pass to John Taylor with just 34 seconds left in the game.

Give it a try before dismissing and welcome the revenue and increased exposure of our club to the US market.
 
Is there any more news on Oakland/Vegas raiders doing a whole season here ?

That would be serious bucks
 
I love American football. Like many over here I used to dismiss it but when I worked over there for a couple of years in the days before PL and soccer being beamed around the globe I took an interest and with the help of friends explaining the basic rules started to enjoy the games.

If you “enjoyed” the drama of our game on Wednesday night then there have been some similar moments at the end of NFL games one of the best being the 1989 Super Bowl between the SF 49ers and the Cincinnati Bengals.....

The game is remembered for the 49ers' fourth-quarter game-winning drive. Down 16–13, San Francisco got the ball on their own eight-yard line with 3:10 on the clock and marched 92 yards down the field in under three minutes. They then scored the winning touchdown on a Joe Montana pass to John Taylor with just 34 seconds left in the game.

Give it a try before dismissing and welcome the revenue and increased exposure of our club to the US market.

Been going to US for close to 20 years with work. Been to a few live games and watched endless more in hotel bars with the locals. I mostly understand it but still see get infuriated with the stop-start nature of it. 4 thirds of 15 mins of play that takes between 3 and 4 hours. Constant switching of players and a sole dependency on one player, the quarterback, for the main entertainment. For me, it doesn't have the depth of other non-football sports I love. You'll never win that argument with an American though !!!
 
Anyone got any idea why it’s called Football. I have to admit to being totally ignorant on 90% of the rules but I can see why it’s so popular and exciting . It’s also great that it’s a family orientated sport . I will make it my mission to find out more about it ..... probably
 
Anyone got any idea why it’s called Football. I have to admit to being totally ignorant on 90% of the rules but I can see why it’s so popular and exciting . It’s also great that it’s a family orientated sport . I will make it my mission to find out more about it ..... probably


In 1869, Rutgers University played Princeton in a game that featured two teams of 25 players and a round ball that could not be picked up or carried but could be hit with the hands and feet with the intention of scoring points by kicking or running the ball into the goal area.

Various games between American colleges continued like this with the game being played by the home team’s own rules until officials from Yale, Princeton, Rutgers and Columbia met and came up with a standard set of rules that amongst other things forbade carrying the ball.
The Foundation of the Modern Game of American Football

However, it was after a game between Harvard and Yale was played in 1875 and watched by Princeton officials that the modern sport of American Football began to evolve. The rules of this game were much more akin to the original game of Rugby Football and it was under these rules that the main US colleges eventually decided to subscribe to and from which the modern sport of American Football evolved from, initially driven by Yale player Walter Camp, known as the ‘father of American Football’.
The Name 'American Football'

You can see that the game of American Football’s name does not refer to the fact that it is a ballgame that is played mainly with the feet. Yes, there is kicking in the game of American football but its name is one that stems from its origins as a form of Rugby Football, albeit one that has evolved into considerably different, American form.
 
I love the game. Ever since I saw my first live game (Superbowl final in '86) so been a bears fan ever since.

When the NFL does allow a new franchise in London. I'll be one of the first season ticket holders for our magnificent new stadium.

It's going to be spectacular.

The impact it will have on our finances and ability to invest in new players in the future cannot be underestimated.
 
Been going to US for close to 20 years with work. Been to a few live games and watched endless more in hotel bars with the locals. I mostly understand it but still see get infuriated with the stop-start nature of it. 4 thirds of 15 mins of play that takes between 3 and 4 hours. Constant switching of players and a sole dependency on one player, the quarterback, for the main entertainment. For me, it doesn't have the depth of other non-football sports I love. You'll never win that argument with an American though !!!
Interesting....each to their own....but just for info. it doesn’t all depend on the QB...sure he calls the plays for the offence but the defence have to read the plays and have their own plans to execute...its very much a game of chess and a lot of the delays are due to advertising breaks which are coordinated with game referees.

Agree it’s not for everyone but branding is the name of the game these days.
 
I love the game. Ever since I saw my first live game (Superbowl final in '86) so been a bears fan ever since.

When the NFL does allow a new franchise in London. I'll be one of the first season ticket holders for our magnificent new stadium.

It's going to be spectacular.

The impact it will have on our finances and ability to invest in new players in the future cannot be underestimated.
How we could do with a William Perry in MF today eh?
 
Interesting issues with franchise financing...do you think Levy could raise the money to buy a franchise...costs must be horrendous for a start up....and would profits be able to be shared across both teams?
 
Interesting....each to their own....but just for info. it doesn’t all depend on the QB...sure he calls the plays for the offence but the defence have to read the plays and have their own plans to execute...its very much a game of chess and a lot of the delays are due to advertising breaks which are coordinated with game referees.

Agree it’s not for everyone but branding is the name of the game these days.

No, I get that but when you watch it live you tend to focus on the quarterback and if you start to develop a trained eye perhaps see some of the great runs. The defensive plays etc are normally for the more sophisticated fan. With football, just by watching the ball you get so much more, obviously in my opinion.

Saying that, I took an American to The Oval for a T20. Never taken so many questions in such a short space of time in my entire life !!
 
I love the game. Ever since I saw my first live game (Superbowl final in '86) so been a bears fan ever since.

When the NFL does allow a new franchise in London. I'll be one of the first season ticket holders for our magnificent new stadium.

It's going to be spectacular.

The impact it will have on our finances and ability to invest in new players in the future cannot be underestimated.

"Spectacular" is exactly the right word. Ker-ching is the other !!!
 
Like it or not, the NFL is the main sport on this side of the 'pond', and it brings MASSIVE resources and a huge fanbase of its own.

Don't downplay the money the NFL can bring...use it to our advantage!

Can't stand the sport. Like I said no problem making money from it, but I really couldn't give two shits about the NFL.

Use and abuse.
 
I use to really enjoy the game, was a frequent visitor to Wembley to watch the Monarchs. Even managed to get to a super bowl final in San Diego, lost a bit of interest when they started fecking around with the franchises.
 
Been going to US for close to 20 years with work. Been to a few live games and watched endless more in hotel bars with the locals. I mostly understand it but still see get infuriated with the stop-start nature of it. 4 thirds of 15 mins of play that takes between 3 and 4 hours. Constant switching of players and a sole dependency on one player, the quarterback, for the main entertainment. For me, it doesn't have the depth of other non-football sports I love. You'll never win that argument with an American though !!!

I am an American and you just won that argument!