The NFL is headed back to London on Sunday when the Jaguars take on the Broncos at Wembley Stadium.
Wembley Stadium is usually the host of a different type of football, being the home field for the England National Team. The stadium also hosts other major events such as the FA Cup Final but for this one weekend in the 2022 NFL season, it will be the home of a showdown between Jacksonville and Denver.
The Jaguars are no strangers to playing across the pond, already taking part in eight games in London since the NFL's "London Games" began back in 2007. In those eight games, the Jaguars own a 4-4 record but they have won four of their last six matchups in England. The Broncos have only played in one game in London, losing to the 49ers at Wembley Stadium back in 2010.
Will the Jaguars defend "home field"? Or will the Broncos get their first win in franchise history overseas? To learn more about Wembley Stadium, The Sporting News has you covered below.
Where is Wembley Stadium?
Wembley Stadium is located in Wembley, London, located Northwest of the City of London.
Wembley Stadium capacity
Wembley Stadium has a capacity of 90,000, making it the largest stadium in the United Kingdom.
Wembley Stadium is also the second-largest arena in Europe, only behind Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain. The host stadium of FC Barcelona has a capacity of 99,354.
How much did Wembley Stadium cost to build?
Wembley Stadium was reportedly the most expensive stadium that had ever been built when it opened in 2007. The reported cost of construction was £798 million, which is roughly $1.57 billion in US dollars.
NFL international games 2022
There are a total of five international games on the 2022 schedule, with three in London and one each in Munich and Mexico City.
Location | Date | Time | Game | Channel |
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London | Sunday, Oct. 2 | 9:30 a.m. ET | Vikings 28, Saints 25 | NFL Network |
London | Sunday, Oct. 9 | 9:30 a.m. ET | Giants 27, Packers 22 | NFL Network |
London | Sunday, Oct. 30 | 9:30 a.m. ET | Broncos vs. Jaguars | ESPN+ |
Munich | Sunday, Nov. 13 | 9:30 a.m. ET | Buccaneers vs. Seahawks | NFL Network |
Mexico City | Monday, November 21 | 8:15 p.m. ET | Cardinals vs. 49ers | ESPN |