Overview
- League officials confirmed Detroit as the designated home team for Munich as part of a record nine international games in 2026 spanning four continents.
- The matchup will take place at FC Bayern Munich Stadium (Allianz Arena) under the NFL’s multi-year plan to return to the city.
- Detroit holds marketing rights in Germany, Austria and Switzerland through the NFL Global Markets Program and has invested in youth and fan engagement there.
- Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, whose mother is German, said playing in the country fulfills a longtime personal goal.
- This will be the Lions’ first international game since London appearances in 2014 and 2015, with further NFL games already planned in Germany for 2027, 2028 and 2029.