Tottenham Hotspur Scores NFL Expansion
Tottenham Hotspur and the National Football League (NFL) have announced the expansion of their partnership through the 2029 – 2030 NFL season. As part of the agreement, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will be given official status as the home of the NFL in the UK.
Under terms of the expanded partnership, a minimum of two regular season NFL games a year will continue to be played at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium, the only stadium purpose-built for NFL games outside the US.
Daniel Levy, Chairman of Tottenham Hotspur, said, “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.
“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.”
Roger Goodell, Commissioner of the NFL, added, “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.”
Sadiq Khan, The Mayor of London, commented, “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.”
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