In a landmark move for American football, the National Football League has officially announced its first-ever game in South America. The historic match will see the Kansas City Chiefs clash with the AFC West rivals, the Los Angeles Chargers, during the 2024 regular season.
The game is scheduled to be played at the Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, a world-class venue that previously hosted matches during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. This fixture is a cornerstone of the NFL's ambitious international strategy, aiming to grow the sport's global footprint.
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Sending the Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs, led by the magnetic quarterback Patrick Mahomes, is a clear signal of the league's intent. Deploying its biggest star power to a new market is a strategy designed to captivate a fresh audience and create instant buzz in Brazil and across the continent.
The announcement, made by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, confirms long-standing speculation about the league's desire to tap into the massive South American market.
A Growing International Slate
The Brazil game is part of a larger roster of international fixtures for the 2024 season. The NFL will also host games in London at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and in Munich, Germany, continuing its successful European series.
This expansion into São Paulo represents the most significant leap in the NFL's international schedule in recent years, moving beyond its traditional venues to conquer new territory.
The exact date and kick-off time for the groundbreaking game in São Paulo will be revealed later in the year when the full 2024 NFL schedule is announced.
