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Browns vs. Vikings: NFL London Showdown Set for October

10/5/2025

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Summary

Browns vs Vikings

NFL's international series features Cleveland Browns vs Minnesota Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, October 5, 2025.
Kickoff is 9:30 a.m. ET (2:30 p.m. BST), London game; three games are slated this October.
Vikings seek a rebound; Browns chase a second win with rookie Dillon Gabriel.
Halftime features British singer Raye; fans faced delays outside the stadium due to OnePass.

Summary

Tottenham Triumphs Again

Tottenham Hotspur won 2-1 at Elland Road, briefly moving to second.
Mohammed Kudus scored the decisive goal, Tottenham's first Ghanaian scorer.
Leeds United's 23-game unbeaten home run ended; their Elland Road loss occurred last year.
This was Thomas Frank's first win against Daniel Farke after five meetings.
Fans mixed over removing a banner celebrating Europa League victory after NFL events.

History

Historical Context

The NFL International Series began in 2007 to promote American football globally. By 2019, the league hosted four games in London, attracting over 100,000 fans. The matchup between the Cleveland Browns and Minnesota Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium exemplifies this trend, enhancing the NFL's brand and positively impacting local economies, particularly in London's hospitality sector.

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Browns vs Vikings

NFL's international series features Cleveland Browns vs Minnesota Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, October 5, 2025.
Kickoff is 9:30 a.m. ET (2:30 p.m. BST), London game; three games are slated this October.
Vikings seek a rebound; Browns chase a second win with rookie Dillon Gabriel.
Halftime features British singer Raye; fans faced delays outside the stadium due to OnePass.

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