Tottenham Hotspur and the National Football League NFL have reached a new agreement until the season 2029-2030 for the Tottenham Hotspurs Stadium to be the venue for NFL games.
The new agreement will give the Tottenham Hotspur stadium as the home of the NFL in the UK.
As it stands two regular games per season will be played in this stadium, which is a multi-use stadium. Twelve of the thirty-two teams have already experienced the atmosphere of the stadium and furthermore, two other games will be played in October.
London is a big city and for the mayor Sadiq Khan, it is an honor and privilege to expand the maps of sports beyond the Atlantic and secure more publicity and revenue for London Football Clubs.
“London is the sporting capital of the world and this expanded partnership between Tottenham Hotspur and NFL is fantastic news for Tottenham and our city. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has fast become a beacon for world-class football and entertainment, boosting London’s local economy by over £300m every year. With further NFL matches taking place at the stadium, sports fans everywhere will be able to enjoy even more of what our great capital has to offer.”
Meanwhile, Daniel Lewy said that the collaboration has created a new vision for the sport and entertainment in London.
“Our partnership with the NFL has been integral to our wider vision for the stadium and delivering a sports and entertainment destination in London. Creating additional recurring sources of revenue to reinvest in our football activities is a key part of the Club’s financial model.”
According to Tottenham Hotspur club, this is an amazing chance for the Tottenham to see fans all around the world gather in their home.
“NFL gamedays at our stadium are special occasions where we see fans from around the world descend on Tottenham, bringing so much vibrancy to the High Road and supporting our local economy. As the NFL continues to grow its fanbase throughout Europe, we are extremely proud to be given official status as the Home of the NFL in the UK and look forward to seeing the excitement that gamedays bring to Tottenham for many more years to come.”
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said that this is a step forward to improve the globallity of the squad.
“Growing the game globally is a major strategic priority for the League. Our commitment to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will allow us to continue to bring extraordinary NFL experiences to fans in London, while creating a positive social and economic impact on the local community.”
This movement is already boosting the economy and the local economy in the city and the improved facilities will serve for multiple events in the future.