SUN 15 NOV 2026 - 2:30PM
NFL Munich 2026: Patriots vs Lions
Allianz Arena, Munich
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The New England Patriots play the Detroit Lions at the Allianz Arena on Sunday 15 November 2026, kicking off at 3:30pm CET, which is 2:30pm UK time, with the Lions designated as home team. It closes a European run of six games that began in London on 4 October, and it is the last international fixture of the season on this side of the Atlantic.
When is the Munich game and who plays?
Sunday 15 November 2026, New England Patriots against Detroit Lions, kick-off 3:30pm CET. It is the last of the six European fixtures on the 2026 international schedule, per the NFL's announcement of 13 May 2026, and the Lions carry the home designation.
Where is it played?
The Allianz Arena in Munich, the home of FC Bayern Munich, which the NFL refers to as the FC Bayern Munich Arena for its own fixtures. It sits on the northern edge of the city with a direct underground connection at Fröttmaning, so guests staying centrally reach it without a transfer. Venue detail is on our Allianz Arena page.
Why the venue name looks inconsistent
The NFL lists the fixture at the FC Bayern Munich Arena while the stadium is known locally, and on our records, as the Allianz Arena. They are the same building. Anyone cross-checking a schedule against a map will meet both names.
What time is it in UK terms?
2:30pm. The local kick-off is 3:30pm CET on a November Sunday, an hour later in local terms than the October fixtures in London. As with Madrid, that later start pushes the end of the day into the evening and makes a same-day return from the UK impractical for most groups.
Has the Allianz Arena hosted the NFL before?
It has. The stadium staged the first NFL regular-season game played in Germany, when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers met the Seattle Seahawks in November 2022. The 2026 fixture is a return rather than a debut, which is why Munich sits among the returning hosts alongside London, Madrid and Mexico City.
How does Munich close the European run?
It is the sixth and final European fixture, a week after Madrid and three weeks after Paris. Anyone planning around the whole run can compare all six side by side in our 2026 Europe travel and hospitality guide, or see the complete international schedule on our NFL International Series page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sunday 15 November 2026 at the Allianz Arena, New England Patriots against Detroit Lions, kicking off at 3:30pm CET, which is 2:30pm UK time. The Lions carry the home designation.
The NFL lists the fixture at the FC Bayern Munich Arena; locally and on our records the stadium is the Allianz Arena. It is the same ground, and the difference is a naming convention rather than two venues.
A weekend. A 3:30pm local kick-off in mid-November finishes in the evening, which rules out a comfortable same-day return for almost everyone travelling from the UK.
Yes. The Allianz Arena staged the first NFL regular-season game played in Germany, Tampa Bay Buccaneers against Seattle Seahawks, in November 2022. The 2026 fixture is a return visit.
It is the last one in Europe. It closes a six-game European run that started in London on 4 October, per the NFL's schedule announcement of 13 May 2026.