Is the NFL popular in London?

The NFL has still not taken full hold in London. The Premier League is off this weekend because of the international window. But on a typical weekend, you still have to know the right pub to find a full slate of NFL games.

Why do American football teams play in London?

If a team wants to host the Super Bowl and reap the financial rewards that come with it, that franchise has to play in London. The Rams, Buccaneers, and Falcons are all recent London game participants who were awarded the big game.

Are there American football fans in the UK?

NFL research reports there being over 13 million fans in the UK. This, alongside the increase of people playing the sport, makes it likely a UK franchise could pop up over the coming years. With American football becoming more popular in the UK, the country seems to have fully embraced the sport.

How many NFL fans are in London?

The National Football League (NFL) has played regular season games in London since 2007, with Wembley Stadium having already hosted 23 games and almost 1.5 million fans.

Is American football popular in the UK?

American football is the most popular sport in the USA. Who would have thought? Almost 100 million people tuned in to watch the 2019 Super Bowl. Funnily enough, football is also the most popular sport in the UK, and the world, with 3.5 billion fans worldwide.

Is the NFL playing in London in 2021?

The 2021 season will see the NFL play their 29th and 30th regular-season games in London since the International Series began in 2007. Since that debut game in 2007, the NFL has played at least one game in London every year except for 2020.

What NFL game is in London?

The NFL’s second London game this season will be a matchup between the Jaguars and Dolphins. The first London game was played in 2007 between the Giants and Dolphins. Since 2013, the NFL has brought at least two games per season to London, excluding the 2020 season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

What NFL games are in London 2021?

NFL international games 2021

• The Jets and Falcons provide the first of the two matchups in Week 5 (Oct. 10), with the Falcons taking home a 27-20 win.
• The Dolphins and Jaguars follow them, playing in London on Oct. 17 (Week 6) .

Which NFL team has played in London the most?

Since 2013, the NFL has brought at least two games per season to London, excluding the 2020 season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite their 20 losses in a row and losing seasons since 2010 (excluding 2017), the Jaguars have played in London the most out of any team with seven appearances.

Do Brits like American sports?

A YouGov survey of 1,616 British adults ranked “American football” as the nation’s second-dullest sport to watch, with 59 percent of respondents rating it “very or quite boring,” while just 18 percent think it’s exciting. A full 70 percent find that sport painful to watch.