Jacksonville Jaguars will make NFL history with two games in London | nfl

He Jacksonville Jaguars will make NFL history this year by playing back-to-back games in London. The UK has long been the home away from home for the Florida franchise and in October it will become the first team to play two of its regular season games outside of the United States.

The Jaguars kick off the 2023 International Games against the atlanta falcons at Wembley, his tenth England match as part of a multi-year commitment to play in the region. That October 1 game is followed by another game in London the following week when the Buffalo Bills host them at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 8.

Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence said: “We are excited to compete again in the NFL International Games and take on the Falcons and Bills in London. Hosting the Falcons at Wembley Stadium will be amazing and then playing away against the Bills at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. I’m excited for the experience and I know Duval’s support will be strong in both games.”

The Jags normally spend three days in London when they play across the pond, but this schedule means they will spend 10 days in the capital around these games. Their vice president of UK operations, Maria Gigante, said: “We are delighted to be the first team to play back-to-back games in London, which is fitting as the Jaguars are very much the UK team.

“Playing in London is always a fantastic occasion, and we are committed to making Wembley the most authentic NFL home game experience for the fans and the team, and with the addition of an away game against the Bills, we have a great opportunity to participate. for a much longer period, and we have some very exciting things planned.”

The 2023 NFL London Games will conclude on October 15, when the Tennessee Titans play the Baltimore Ravens at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Then the schedule continues in Germany, which successfully hosted its first regular season game last year in Munich. This time there will be two matches, both at the Frankfurt Stadium. The Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Miami Dolphins on November 5, before the New England Patriots take on the Indianapolis Colts on November 12.