In an unprecedented move, the National Football League (NFL) has announced that the Green Bay Packers will face off against the Philadelphia Eagles in São Paulo, Brazil, marking the first-ever regular-season game to be held in South America. The game, scheduled for Friday, September 6, will be a landmark event in the NFL's continued efforts to expand its global reach.
"We're looking forward to being a part of this historic matchup against the Eagles in São Paulo," said Packers president and CEO Mark Murphy. He expressed his excitement about playing in front of the team's devoted fans in Brazil and contributing to the international popularity of the NFL and the Packers. "We had a great experience playing internationally for the first time a couple of years ago and we're proud to be part of the league's continued global growth," he added.
The game will be held at Corinthians Arena, a venue that has previously hosted major international events such as the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games. The NFL's decision to play a game on the opening weekend's Friday night is another first in over 50 years.
The Eagles will be the home team for this historic match, with the Packers as the visiting team. According to the Packers' statement, visiting teams typically do not receive a ticket allotment for Season Ticket Holders, and tickets to the game are not currently available for purchase through the Packers.
The NFL has also announced that NBCUniversal's Peacock has secured exclusive streaming rights for the game. In line with the NFL's long-standing policy, the game will also be available on free, over-the-air broadcast television in the local markets of the competing teams, as well as on mobile devices with NFL+.
The Packers' 2024 schedule, which will be announced later this spring, will feature nine regular-season home games and one preseason home game hosted at Lambeau Field. This Brazil game marks the Packers' second international game in the last three years, following their 2022 match against the Giants at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
The NFL's move to host a game in Brazil, where the Packers are among the two most popular NFL teams, is a testament to the league's commitment to global growth and the expansion of American football's popularity beyond its traditional borders.
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