The Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers will play their Week 1 game of the 2024 season in Brazil, according to the NFL’s announcement on Wednesday. This will be the first time in league history that a regular-season game is being played in Brazil.
The Eagles and the Packers will square off on Friday, September 6, in the city of São Paulo at the Corinthians Arena, home of soccer club SC Corinthians. The league hasn’t scheduled a Friday night game in Week 1 since 1970.
“With over 35 million passionate fans in Brazil, the Friday night 2024 regular season opener in São Paulo will bring an incredible energy – marking a historic moment for our sport internationally,” said Gerrit Meier, Managing Director and Head of NFL International.
NFL’s International Series will feature four more games in 2024. Carolina Panthers will play one of its home games in Munich, Germany, while Jacksonville Jaguars, Chicago Bears, and Minnesota Vikings are scheduled to play in London.
The Eagles were previously revealed as a designated team to play in Brazil, but their opponent wasn’t revealed at the time. It came down to the Packers and the Cleveland Browns, with the Packers probably getting the nod due to being one of the most popular NFL teams in the country.
“We’re excited to play in front of our devoted fans in Brazil and help build upon the international popularity of the NFL and the Packers, “said Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy.
