The Detroit Lions are gearing up for an exciting international showdown this year. The team is set to take the field in Munich during the 2026 season, marking their participation in one of the NFL's international games at the iconic Allianz Arena. While the exact date and their opponent remain under wraps for now, anticipation is already building.
One player who's particularly thrilled about this development is Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.
With his mother hailing from Germany, this game holds personal significance for him. St.
Brown expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “It has been a dream of mine to play a game in my mother’s home country of Germany since coming to the league. I cannot wait to play in front of the incredible fans that I’ve gotten to know through my visits and football camps in the country.
Their support for me and the country’s instant connection to the Lions brand is inspiring, and I’m looking forward to our team getting to showcase Detroit football on an international scale.”
This matchup will be the NFL's third venture into Munich, adding to their growing roster of international games, which have previously included stops in Frankfurt and Berlin. The Lions' upcoming game promises to be a thrilling display of American football on the global stage, offering fans in Germany a taste of Detroit's gridiron action.