Patriots 2023 Germany Site Revealed?

New England is one of two "home" NFL teams designated to play a game in Germany in 2023.

FOXBORO -- Last month, the New England Patriots were among five teams selected by the NFL for next season's International Series. Along with the Super Bowl LVII Champion Kansas City Chiefs, the Pats were one of two "home" teams designated to play a game in Germany in 2023. 

According to an NBC Sports report on Monday morning, the Pats "probable" hosting site will be in Frankfurt. 

"The NFL is working toward playing its two games in Germany on consecutive Sundays next November," NBC's Peter King wrote. "I'm told Kansas City and New England, previously announced as host teams, expect to play on Sundays in an eight-day span, and it's probable but not certain that both games will be in Frankfurt. Last year's successful Germany debut was at Allianz Arena in Munich. The Frankfurt stadium is Deutsche Bank Park, with a retractable roof, about four miles from the city center. It'll be pretty amazing to have Patrick Mahomes and Bill Belichick in Germany on back-to-back NFL weekends."

The foundation for New England’s selection began to take shape in 2021 as part of the NFL’s Global Marketing Initiative. The Pats were one of four teams to receive Germany as their International Home Marketing Area along with the Kansas City Chiefs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers.

Shortly after the NFL’s announcement in January, Patriots team owner and CEO Robert Kraft shared a personal message with the growing contingent of international Pats fans via social media, while also issuing the following statement:

“We are thrilled to be selected to play in Germany this year,” Kraft said. “We are undefeated in our three previous international games, thanks in part to the outstanding support from our fans. We know that some of our most passionate fans reside in Germany, and we look forward to finally playing a game there.

“We know the fans will create an amazing atmosphere. We are sure it will be a memorable experience and one of the highlights of the 2023 season.”

With the event having been designated as a New England home game, the Patriots have six potential opponents: the New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, Los Angeles Chargers, Indianapolis Colts, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Commanders or New Orleans Saints.

The two remaining teams on the Patriots’ home schedule — the Chiefs and Buffalo Bills — were also selected to host international games for the upcoming season.

In addition to the Patriots, Chiefs and Bills, the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans will also play international games this season. Kansas City will travel to Germany as well, whereas the Bills, Jaguars and Titans will play in London.

For the Patriots, this game in Germany will mark their first visit to Europe since 2012, when they defeated the then-St. Louis Rams at London’s Wembley Stadium. In total, the club has played three games on international soil. Along with their 2012 victory, the Patriots won their previous matchup in London in 2009 (vs. Tampa Bay), as well as earning a victory over the then-Oakland Raiders at Estadio Azteca in Mexico during 2017.

The date and time of their 2023 game, along with the identity of their opponent, have yet to be confirmed.

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