As the NFL continues its push to grow the sport beyond American borders, London is once again at the heart of its international ambitions. The 2025 NFL London Games will bring regular-season gridiron back to the UK capital, offering British fans another chance to experience the spectacle, intensity and pageantry usually reserved for Sundays across the Atlantic.
From iconic Wembley to the purpose-built NFL-ready Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London has become a second home for several franchises, with packed crowds and growing local fandom proving the league’s overseas experiment is now a firmly established tradition. But with multiple teams crossing the pond and several fixtures to fit into a busy autumn calendar, the key questions for supporters are simple: who is playing, when, and at what time?
This article sets out the full 2025 NFL London Games schedule and kick-off times, explaining how the fixtures fit into the broader NFL season, how UK timings compare with US broadcast windows, and what fans need to know to plan their day – whether they’re heading to the stadium or watching from home.
Key dates and kick off times for every 2025 NFL London game
Fans can already ring-fence their autumn weekends, with three transatlantic showpieces spaced neatly across October. Wembley opens proceedings as Jacksonville return to their de facto second home on Sunday 5 October,before the focus switches to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for back‑to‑back Sundays on 12 October and 19 October. All fixtures are slated for conventional Sunday slots, giving UK audiences a full afternoon build‑up while still aligning with the broader NFL slate in the United States.
- Sunday 5 October 2025 – Wembley Stadium
- Sunday 12 October 2025 – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
- Sunday 19 October 2025 – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
| Matchday | Stadium | Local kick-off | US (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Wembley | 14:30 BST | 09:30 |
| Game 2 | Tottenham | 14:30 BST | 09:30 |
| Game 3 | Tottenham | 14:30 BST | 09:30 |
All three clashes keep to the now-familiar early‑window template, with a 2:30pm UK start delivering breakfast‑time football on the US East Coast and a prime afternoon slot for British fans. Within that framework, broadcasters are expected to build extended pre‑match coverage around each Sunday, including live shots from central London fan zones, while teams factor in the early kick-off when finalising travel plans, walkthroughs and media duties in the days leading up to each game.
How Wembley and Tottenham fixtures will impact UK fans and broadcasters
For supporters planning autumn Sundays around red-zone alerts and roast dinners, the split between games at Wembley and Tottenham is more than a quirk of geography. Different venues mean staggered kick-off windows, varied transport challenges and shifting pre-game build-ups for UK fans and broadcasters alike. With the NFL and rights holders keen to avoid clashes with Premier League and major rugby fixtures, schedules are being fine-tuned to sit neatly between domestic matches and evening prime time. That allows networks to push extended studio coverage, while viewers at home benefit from clearer viewing slots and less channel-hopping. Broadcasters are also expected to lean into the contrast between the national stadium’s big-event aura and Tottenham’s purpose-built NFL layout, using both as visual anchors for UK-focused storytelling.
On the ground, travelling supporters will notice subtle differences in how matchdays are framed and televised, from the timing of fan-zone activations to the way pre- and post-game shows are packaged. Rights holders are preparing tailored running orders for each venue, using London’s split sites to test new on-screen graphics, sideline reporting formats and UK-specific analysis segments. For fans, the upshot is a more predictable weekend rhythm and a sharper sense of occasion around each broadcast.
- Earlier Wembley kick-offs likely to target family audiences and daytime viewing.
- Later Tottenham starts designed to flow into US afternoon windows and UK evening slots.
- Flexible studio coverage to bridge gaps between domestic football and NFL broadcasts.
- Enhanced shoulder programming aimed at first-time or casual viewers in Britain.
| Stadium | Typical UK Kick-off | Broadcast Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Wembley | Early afternoon | Family-amiable, high-capacity spectacle |
| Tottenham Hotspur Stadium | Late afternoon | Atmosphere, tactics and in-depth analysis |
Player matchups travel logistics and how London conditions could shape results
Beyond the novelty of playing abroad, these fixtures hinge on how well rosters adapt to unfamiliar rhythms. Coaches will be weighing whether to arrive in the UK early to acclimatise or to compress travel to keep players in their usual body-clock window. That choice will shape everything from snap counts for veteran stars to how aggressively coordinators script early drives. Expect medical and performance teams to track sleep and hydration obsessively, especially for franchises crossing multiple time zones on short weeks. For some clubs, this could mean a heavier reliance on rotational pass-rushers, two-running-back packages and deeper receiver rotations to keep legs fresh in the fourth quarter.
On the field, London’s late-autumn chill and often slick turf could subtly favour teams built for physicality over finesse. Quarterbacks with strong arms and receivers pleasant working across the middle may thrive if wind gusts make deep shots riskier, while bend-but-don’t-break defences could benefit from red-zone bog-downs on a slower surface. Look for coaches to lean into:
- Power running schemes that shorten the game and protect tired defences.
- Short, timing-based passing to neutralise wet-weather ball security issues.
- Front-seven depth to handle extended drives and long special-teams snaps.
| Factor | Favoured Team Profile |
|---|---|
| Time-zone adjustment | Clubs used to long West Coast or international trips |
| Weather & pitch | Run-first offences with big offensive lines |
| Stadium atmosphere | Veteran QBs used to silent counts and opposed crowds |
How to get tickets plan your game day and watch the 2025 London series on TV and online
Securing a seat starts with the NFL’s official ticketing partners, where fans can choose from standard seats, hospitality packages and accessible viewing areas. Season-ticket style passes for the London slate typically sell out quickly, so registering for presale alerts and team newsletters is essential.Secondary marketplaces offer verified resale options, but prices can spike for marquee matchups. For those building a full day around the game, many fans opt for early stadium entry to explore fan zones, live music and meet-and-greet opportunities. Travel-wise, pairing advance rail bookings with mobile ticketing can make the journey smoother, especially with tighter security checks and bag policies expected for 2025.
Whether you’re in the stands or following from home,coverage in the UK will be extensive across TV and streaming platforms. Broadcasters are expected to carry a mix of free-to-air and subscription coverage, with pre-game build-up, in-game analysis and post-match reaction. Fans can typically watch via:
- Free-to-air channels offering at least one live game or extended highlights
- Pay-TV sports networks with full live coverage and studio shows
- Official league streaming services for mobile, tablet and smart TV viewing
- Team and league apps providing condensed games, replays and radio commentary
| Option | Best For | Device |
|---|---|---|
| Free-to-air TV | Casual viewers | Standard TV |
| Sports subscription | Every snap live | TV & set-top box |
| League streaming | Flexible watching | Mobile & smart TV |
The Way Forward
As the NFL’s international slate continues to grow, London’s 2025 fixtures underline the league’s long-term commitment to the UK market and its increasingly global fanbase. With clear dates, venues and kick-off times now set, attention will turn to how teams adapt to travel, how supporters embrace another year of Wembley and Tottenham matchdays, and what the games might signal for the future of American football on this side of the Atlantic.
For fans in Britain and beyond, the schedule is no longer an abstract concept but a series of appointments in the calendar-each one an chance to see the NFL’s biggest stars and storylines play out live, thousands of miles from their traditional home.
