Here is a look at some of the potential candidate cities and their stadiums:Īll of the above stadiums have the highest possible venue rating from UEFA, the European soccer federation, with the exception of three: those in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, and Köln.
Again, no host city has yet been identified, but there should be several candidates, including five cities that played host to NFL Europe teams in the 1990s and 2000s. If the Packers were to have a 2022 road game moved instead, a matchup with the Buffalo Bills could set up an amazing experience for two die-hard fan bases.įor now, the NFL is still in the preliminary planning stages for a game in Germany. The festival is presented by the United German-American Societies in an effort to promote German culture it may not be the real deal, but you’ll have a. Potential opponents in that case would include the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, New England Patriots, New York Jets, or yet-to-be-determined teams from the NFC West or AFC South. Girl Scout Ambassadors and VolunteersOktoberfest is back This October, witches, wizards and workshops are taking over Camp Blue Bay with Hogwarts. If you can’t make it to Munich but you’re in the Bay Area, check out Oktoberfest By the Bay (Friday, Septemto Sunday, October 2, 2011) at Pier 48 in San Francisco. That could be an option to send Green Bay overseas in 2022, giving up one home contest while still maintaining a normal complement of eight regular season games at Lambeau Field. First, the Packers are scheduled to have nine regular season home games in 2022, and the NFL has informed teams that they will be forced to give up a home game for an international contest at least once every eight years. Should the NFL work out details for a game in Germany in 2022 and if the Packers are a primary target, there are several possible matchups that could intrigue the NFL. Therefore, sending the Packers and their fans to Munich would be a perfect fit. The prevalence of German immigrants who settled in the state of Wisconsin is one connection, and the food products they brought, such as beer and sausage, remain a major part of sports and tailgating culture. Of particular interest for fans of the Green Bay Packers is the logical connection between the Packers’ fan base and a potential game in Germany. Munich and its stadium have played host to numerous major events over the years, including FIFA World Cup matches in 2006, UEFA European tournament matches in 2020, and the 2012 UEFA Champions League final in 2012. It also is home to a modern soccer stadium that could accommodate an NFL field and crowd: the home of FC Bayern Munich, Allianz Arena, opened in 2005 and has a capacity of at least 70,000 fans. In the heart of Bavaria in southeastern Germany, Munich plays host to the Oktoberfest celebration, which runs from mid-September to the first Sunday in October. If the NFL is serious about scheduling a Germany game during Oktoberfest, then one host city makes more sense than any other: Munich.
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Specifically, the NFL issued a press release on Wednesday that it is looking for partner cities in Germany to host an international series game, and that it could look to begin doing so as early as the 2022 season.Īlbert Breer of Sports Illustrated further reports that the league is hoping to schedule that game during Oktoberfest, the annual celebration of German heritage and culture - and, of course, beer. Pair that with Sweet Potato Fries served with sweet and spicy ketchup for dipping.While NFL teams are holding minicamps and OTAs this week, the league itself announced plans to expand its international reach to continental Europe. Red Robin describes the burger as follows: “A toasted pretzel bun slathered with beer mustard and topped with a fire-grilled beef patty, melted Swiss cheese, beer-mustard sautéed onions, Black Forest ham and green leaf lettuce. “It’s the best kind of Friday night I can have.” “It’s cool to see many generations and to be down here with the whole crew to celebrate a fan like this,” Post mused. Her verdict? It’s even better than she remembers.
After campaigning for over two years on social media, Roxy Duffy enjoyed her first bites of an Oktoberfest Burger since 2012 at a special event thrown for her at Red Robin’s South Bay Galleria location Oct. Post said she enjoyed getting to gather with the many generations of Duffy’s guests as well as the Red Robin team. “It’s incredible that she’s here celebrating with us and that this is actually happening, it’s not just a pipe dream,” said Duffy, clad in a shirt monogrammed with “Dream it, Tweet it, Eat it.” The CEO even flew into Southern California for the special night, complete with balloons, a champagne toast and, of course, Oktoberfest burgers.