# First NFL Game in London

> First NFL game in London converts a Brit to American football's spectacle.
- Title: First NFL Game in London · LADbible | Shortify
- Summary: First NFL game in London converts a Brit to American football's spectacle. Author attended first NFL game in London and converted to the sport after…
- Keywords: nfl, london, tottenham hotspur stadium, philadelphia eagles, jacksonville jaguars, 61000 fans, american football, entertainment, culture, news, First, Game
- Source: LADbible — https://ladbible.com/news/sport/nfl-london-jacksonville-jaguars-philadelphia-eagles-first-nfl-game-112654-20261016
- Published: 2026-10-20T07:46:49.317+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nfl, london, tottenham hotspur stadium, philadelphia eagles, jacksonville jaguars, 61000 fans, american football, entertainment, culture, news
## First NFL game in London
Author attended first NFL game in London and converted to American football's spectacle.
## Jaguars suspended in stadium
Jaguar mascot suspended 100ft in air before kickoff.
## Philly fans boo Jaguars
Philadelphia Eagles fans booed Jacksonville Jaguars entering their home game.
## National anthems and action
National anthems delivered before game with disallowed touchdown in first 13 seconds.
## Stadium built for NFL
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has dedicated NFL playing surface 1.6m below pitch.
## 61,000 fans attend
61,000 fans attended first NFL game in London.
## Marriott Bonvoy sponsor
Marriott Bonvoy appointed NFL veteran Efe Obada as 'Check-In Coach' for NFL events.
## Eagles lose by 2 points
Philadelphia Eagles lost 19-17 to Jacksonville Jaguars in final seconds.
## Key takeaway

Author attended first NFL game in London and converted to the sport after witnessing the spectacle and 61,000 fans.