The NFL’s worldwide progress has continued with Australia confirmed as the newest abroad host of a regular-season recreation.
The league had carried out website visits to Melbourne and Sydney to discover the viability of enjoying in Australia.
And the Melbourne Cricket Floor was chosen to stage the primary recreation within the Asia-Pacific area through the 2026 season.
The Los Angeles Rams would be the designated ‘residence’ staff for the primary recreation of a multi-year partnership on the MCG, which has a capability of about 100,000.
The NFL has quickly been increasing its world attain lately, enjoying in South America for the primary time at first of this season.
Madrid and Berlin will host their first video games in 2025, whereas London will once more have three video games subsequent season.
The announcement was made in New Orleans throughout Tremendous Bowl week.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell had beforehand stated the league have been “capturing for” eight worldwide video games in 2025.
He stated he “expects” to return to Brazil and Mexico subsequent season, with a primary recreation in Eire “a chance”.