The Philadelphia Eagles will play their opening contest of the
São Paulo, Brazil will host the Philadelphia Eagles’ opening NFL game of 2024. The decision was made public on Monday during League Commissioner Roger Goodell’s annual press conference.
The Brazil match is scheduled for this Friday, September 6. It will be the first time an NFL team has opened the season on a Friday since 1970 when Philadelphia travels to South America.
This NFL matchup will be held in Brazil for the first time. Teams from the NFL have already visited England, Germany, and Mexico as part of their international series.
According to a press release, Goodell stated, “This historic first international game in South America demonstrates the ongoing expansion of our global footprint.” “Showcasing our international expansion and aspirations with a Friday night performance during Week One is a unique approach.”
The NFL’s intention to travel to Brazil was originally revealed by the commissioner during the December owners meeting. Corinthians Arena, which has 47,000 seats, will host the game.
Mayor Ricardo Nunes of São Paulo stated, “The league’s decision to play the game in the first week of the NFL 2024 season is a true testament to their confidence in our work as host city.” “Creating jobs and having a significant economic impact on the eve of Independence Day with this historic spectacular
will highlight São Paulo as a globally relevant destination for the most thrilling sporting and entertainment events on the planet.
The Eagles have been selected as the fifth team to play an international match in 2024. The teams scheduled to play in London are the Jacksonville Jaguars, Minnesota Vikings, and Chicago Bears. The Panthers from Carolina will go to Munich.
The president and CEO of the Eagles, Jeffrey Lurie, stated, “We embrace the opportunity to grow our fanbase around the world and bring Eagles football to the 38 million sports fans in Brazil. With the global growth of our sport being a top priority to our league.” We are excited to visit Brazil later this year, as it is one of the most culturally varied countries in the world and a melting pot for people from all over the world.
Spain and Brazil were mentioned by the NFL last year as potential future locations for league games. With a trip to Brazil scheduled for 2024, Spain may play its first home regular season match in 2025.
The good news is that both are incredibly feasible.Peter O’Reilly, the league’s executive vice president, told NFL.com in December that the organization was “interested in hosting games.” “We would be delighted to play in Brazil and Madrid if given the chance in the future. We chose Brazil as our first stop because it was our first time visiting a new continent—South America—during the regular season.