Detroit Lions to Play 2026 Home Game in Munich, Germany
- On Tuesday, the Detroit Lions were named the home team for the 2026 NFL game in Munich at Allianz Arena, the league announced.
- Citing market strategy, the Lions say they have heavily invested in the German market, and the record nine international games in 2026 include a Munich contest.
- Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions wide receiver, said it has been a dream to play in Germany since joining the league and he "cannot wait to play in front of the incredible fans" this year.
- The NFL said additional details, including the opponent will be confirmed later, will be announced this spring when the 2026 schedule is revealed, with other clubs participating including the Rams, 49ers, Cowboys, Saints, and Jaguars.
- Looking ahead, the NFL plans further games in Germany, including another Munich contest in 2028 and two games in Berlin in 2027 and 2029, as the 2026 slate spans four continents, seven countries, and eight stadiums.
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Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK DETROIT, MICH. ~ It has been a decade since the Detroit Lions have played a game overseas, but that streak will finally end in 2026 as Detroit announced Tuesday morning that the team will head to Germany for a regular season home game. Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has drawn a large fanbase in Germany, as his mom was born in Cologne, helping him become a fluent German speaker. The opponent and date…
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