NFL to play 5 games in London in 2018 with addition of new stadium to the mix

The NFL continues its UK expansion by adding another London stadium to the mix, ensuring at least five games will be held outside the USA in 2018.

Twickenham Stadium will host at least one game per season beginning next season, an agreement announced Tuesday that will run the through the 2018 season.

The NFL has held games at Wembley Stadium for nearly a decade and is committed to at least two games at the Wembley through 2020. The NFL will also begin holding two games at Tottenham’s new soccer stadium starting in 2018.

“We are committed to continuing to grow our sport in the U.K. and believe that adding Twickenham Stadium to our roster of host venues in London is further evidence of that commitment,” NFL executive vice president of international Mark Waller told The Associated Press.

Twickenham Stadium, the home of England’s national rugby team, hosted the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday.