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NFL to expand its presence in Germany with more regular-season games
The National Football League (NFL) has announced plans to expand its presence in Germany by hosting more regular-season games in the country.
The league made the announcement at a press conference in Frankfurt on Tuesday.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said that the league is "excited" to bring more games to Germany. "We believe that Germany is a great market for the NFL, and we are committed to growing the game here," Goodell said.
Munich and Frankfurt to host games in 2023
The NFL will play two regular-season games in Germany in 2023.
The games will be played at Allianz Arena in Munich and Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt.
The matchups for the games have not yet been announced.
More games in the future?
The NFL has not said how many games it plans to play in Germany in the future.
However, Goodell said that the league is "open" to playing more games in the country.
"We will continue to evaluate the market and see how we can grow the game in Germany," Goodell said.
NFL's growing popularity in Germany
The NFL has been growing in popularity in Germany in recent years.
The league's regular-season games are broadcast on free-to-air television in Germany, and the NFL has a strong social media presence in the country.
The NFL's expansion into Germany is part of the league's broader strategy to grow its international presence.