The NFL season opener between the Green Bay Packers and the Philadelphia Eagles will be held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, marking a historic return of American football to the country after over five decades.
The Green Bay Packers will play against the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFL season opener on September 6, marking the first NFL regular-season game to be held in Brazil since 1970. The game is set to take place at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo, a venue known for hosting events during both the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Rio Olympics.
This event also features a unique local twist due to the Corinthians’ unofficial ban on the color green, creating a curious challenge for both teams traditionally sporting green. This color issue was even highlighted by the Sao Paulo mayor, Ricardo Nunes, during the press conference.
Corinthians Arena’s history with the color ban intensified in 2021 when Corinthians player Jo faced a fine for wearing what was initially perceived as green boots. This incident underscores the venue’s serious stance on the color, which will be an interesting factor for this NFL match-up.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell previously declared the Eagles as the home team for this event, and this game also marks the first Friday night game on an NFL opening weekend since 1970. The game emphasizes the NFL’s commitment to expanding its reach globally and will be streamed on Peacock and available on local broadcast television in the markets of the participating teams.
