Jaguars, Vikings and Bears Designated to Host Games in London in 2024
The Jacksonville Jaguars are one of three NFL teams designated to host a game in London in 2024, the NFL announced today.
Along with the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears, the Jaguars will serve as a home team in London for a game in 2024.
If the Jaguars were to play two games in London -- one home, one away -- like they did in 2023, then their opponent would be the Bears, as the Bears are a designated road game for the Jaguars in 2024. Whether the Jaguars repeat two games in London remains to be seen.
"Each team's opponent, along with the dates and kickoff times will be announced when the 2024 schedule is revealed this spring," the NFL said in a release.
"Tottenham Hotspur Stadium — the only purpose-built NFL stadium outside of the U.S. — will host games featuring both the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings while the Jacksonville Jaguars will return to Wembley Stadium as part of their multi-year commitment to playing a game in the U.K, in what will be their 12th game in the capital."
Following a recent vote by NFL clubs to increase league-operated international game inventory from four (4) to up to eight (8) games a season, beginning in 2025 the NFL will have the right to schedule up to eight regular season games per season internationally.
“We certainly owe a debt of thanks to the thousands of fans in the U.K., Ireland and throughout Europe who have made the Jaguars their NFL team since our first London home game in 2013," Jaguars owner Shad Khan said in the release.
“We've now played 11 games in London, have forged deep relationships with fans and businesses, have introduced American football to young people that participate in our community programs throughout the U.K., and we've raised funds and supported causes that touch many lives. In all, we've established a strong Jaguars tradition in London that our fans and followers celebrate every day of the year. That tradition continues next season when the Jaguars return to London, and we can't wait to see everyone once again in Wembley Stadium, our home away from home."
