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Colts vs. Falcons: NFL's Berlin Debut Set for 2025

11/5/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons will play their first regular-season game in Berlin on November 9, 2025.
The event marks a milestone for the NFL's international expansion, with Berlin as a new venue.
Colts fan Tasha Phelps plans to attend.
She supports both teams with a split jersey.
Falcons kicker Lenny Krieg, a Berlin native and participant in the NFL's International Player Pathways program, will have a homecoming.

History

Historical Context

The NFL's international expansion began with the first regular-season game outside the U.S. on October 28, 2007, when the New York Giants defeated the Miami Dolphins at Wembley Stadium in London. This marked a shift from previous exhibition games, like the American Bowl, and was part of Commissioner Roger Goodell's strategy to engage global audiences, leading to future games in Europe, including the upcoming Colts vs. Falcons match in Berlin.

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Story summary

The Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons will play their first regular-season game in Berlin on November 9, 2025.
The event marks a milestone for the NFL's international expansion, with Berlin as a new venue.
Colts fan Tasha Phelps plans to attend.
She supports both teams with a split jersey.
Falcons kicker Lenny Krieg, a Berlin native and participant in the NFL's International Player Pathways program, will have a homecoming.

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