49ers and Broncos To Meet At Wembley
San Francisco 49ers v Denver Broncos
NFL International Series
5pm (UK time), Sunday 31 October 2010
Wembley Stadium
The NFL’s International Series of competitive, regular-season games will return to the UK in 2010 when the San Francisco 49ers host the Denver Broncos.
The game will be played at Wembley Stadium on Sunday 31 October with kick-off set for 5pm UK time (1pm Eastern Time).
Having combined for seven Super Bowl victories, the 49ers and Broncos are among the most successful franchises in NFL history.
"For the past three years we have seen the extraordinary passion that exists for NFL football in the UK," said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. "We want to continue to build on that passion by strengthening our ties to our existing UK fans and creating new ones."
Roger Maslin, Managing Director of Wembley Stadium said: "It is fantastic news that the NFL are to return to Wembley for the fourth consecutive year.
"It is clear that there is a huge appetite for NFL in the UK and the Wembley game is without doubt one of the most popular events on our calendar. We are delighted by this news and look forward to working with the NFL again this year and putting on a spectacular event for the 49ers and the Broncos and all the NFL fans."
The 49ers, one of the most popular NFL teams in the world, are five-time NFL champions, while the Broncos have won two Super Bowls and appeared in the season finale on four other occasions. The two teams were opponents in Super Bowl XXIV.
"The 49ers organisation is excited to be part of the NFL’s 2010 international schedule," said 49ers President and CEO, Jed York. "London is a wonderful venue for two of the most storied franchises in NFL history to square off.
"The international games have been so well received in recent years that it will surely be an exciting experience for our players, coaches, staff and fans. We support the league’s initiative to bring NFL games to the international stage, and are looking forward to playing in front of our fans in England."
Meanwhile, Broncos President and CEO, Pat Bowlen, said: "The Denver Broncos are honoured to play in London against the 49ers as part of the NFL’s International Series. "Our organisation has been fortunate to play in several American Bowls in previous years, including one in London, but to play a regular-season game overseas is truly special.
"It’s a wonderful, historic opportunity for our franchise and will be an unforgettable experience for our players, coaches and fans. I’m excited for the game in London and am thrilled that the Broncos will be part of the NFL’s continued international growth."
The NFL will continue to explore the possibility of playing a second game in the UK in 2010.