NFL giant game in Berlin: Tourism is booming, millions are flowing!

NFL giant game in Berlin: Tourism is booming, millions are flowing!

The wait is over: On November 9, 2025, the first regular NFL season game in the history of the capital will finally take place in the Olympic Stadium in Berlin. The guests are the Indianapolis Colts, who will play against the Atlanta Falcons. This event is not only a treat for football fans, but is also seen as an economic boost for the city of Berlin. Uckermark courier reports that average hotel occupancy in the days surrounding the game is an impressive 25% higher than last year. Those looking to book accommodation should prepare for an average price of around 177 euros per night for a double room - that's almost 26% higher than in 2024.

In order for everything to go smoothly, renovation work is necessary in the Olympic Stadium. These include, among other things, extending the playing field, enlarging the changing rooms and installing new showers. The craftsmen will start their work immediately after Hertha's home game on November 1st. RBB24 has determined that Berlin is investing a total of around 12.5 million euros in the preparations, while the NFL is also contributing around 50 million euros.

Economic stimulus and sports promotion

The Senator for Interior Affairs and Sport, Iris Spranger, sees great potential in the event. Similar to the previous games in Munich and Frankfurt, they expect value creation in the three-digit million range. These NFL games could not only boost tourism, but also give a boost to the sport of football in the region. The NFL will provide 250,000 euros to support clubs and schools in order to actively promote flag football.

Timo Rohwedder, Managing Director of Olympiastadion Berlin GmbH, is pleased about the return of the NFL and notes that there was a preseason game in Berlin 34 years ago, which underlines the long history of American football in the city. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell also emphasizes that the NFL has almost 20 million fans in Germany. Berlin Olympic Stadium highlights that this is the NFL's fifth regular season game in Germany and the first in the capital.

Preparations and team logistics

What do the teams bring with them? Each of the two NFL teams will transport around ten tons of material to Berlin, including jerseys, shoes, gloves and training clothes for all weather conditions. Even catering from the USA is involved. The teams' medical departments also have everything they need to avoid allergies. To prevent shipping delays, equipment is often shipped several weeks in advance. The players themselves usually arrive shortly before the game, then train and return to the USA immediately afterwards.

The anticipation for the NFL game in Berlin is palpable. Anyone interested in tickets should take a look at nfl.com/berlin, as the NFL will provide further information about the participating teams and the game schedule in the coming months. A real treat for all football fans!