In recent years, the National Football League (NFL) has been expanding its reach beyond North America. One way they have done this is by playing regular-season games in London, England.
But just how many NFL teams have played in London? Let’s take a closer look.
History of NFL games in London
The NFL has been playing games in London since 2007 when the New York Giants and Miami Dolphins faced off at Wembley Stadium. Since then, a total of 28 regular-season games have been played across the pond.
Number of NFL teams that have played in London
Out of 32 NFL teams, 29 have played at least one game in London. That means only three teams have yet to make the trip across the Atlantic. The Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, and Carolina Panthers are the only teams that haven’t played a regular-season game in London.
Teams with the most appearances
While most teams have only played one or two games in London, a few franchises have made multiple trips across the pond. The Jacksonville Jaguars are the unofficial “home team” of London as they have played seven home games in England over the years. Other teams with multiple appearances include:
- Los Angeles Rams – 4 games
- Seattle Seahawks – 3 games
- New England Patriots – 3 games
- San Francisco 49ers – 2 games
- Atlanta Falcons – 2 games
The future of NFL games in London
Despite some initial skepticism from fans and players alike, NFL games in London have proven to be popular over the years. In fact, starting from this year (2021), there will be two regular-season games played in London, featuring the Atlanta Falcons, Jacksonville Jaguars, Miami Dolphins, and New York Jets.
Conclusion
In summary, 29 out of 32 NFL teams have played at least one regular-season game in London since 2007. The Jacksonville Jaguars hold the record for the most appearances with seven games played. While it remains to be seen how many more games will be played in London in the future, it’s clear that the NFL has successfully expanded its footprint outside of North America.