Packers' Overseas Odds Narrow, Home Games Boost Economy

0:00The latest scores, headlines, and storylines, right here on NFL News today. Subscribe and stay game ready! The Green Bay Packers odds of playing overseas this NFL season, just got slimmer. The league announced on March 3rd that the Atlanta Falcons will host the game in Madrid, Spain, that narrows the Packers' visitor spots to just two, facing the Detroit Lions in Munich, Germany, or the New Orleans Saints in Paris, France. Lambelfield now locks in nine home games. Meanwhile, the NFL is ramping up to a record nine international games. They include matchups in Mexico City, Melbourne, Australia, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, three in London, and the new one in Madrid. The full-uponet details will drop with the schedule release in May. Packers fans hoped for more action abroad, given the team's marketing rights in the UK, Ireland, and Germany. But those don't guarantee spots. The Packers were the last team to play internationally in 2024, losing to the Eagles in Brazil, and they also fell in London back in.

1:032022, these developments mean big wins for Green Bay at home. Lambel will host two Luke Combs concerts on May 15th and 16th, plus a Wisconsin Notre Dame College football game over Labor Day weekend. Local leaders expect a $60 million plus boost to the economy from all four extra events. Economic experts break it down like this. Each Packers game pulls in about $20 million, past big concerts at a 10 million or more. Adjusted for inflation and the college clash could match that with huge fan turnouts. Stay tuned for the full schedule soon, thanks to our sponsor for helping bring you this episode. If sleep podcasts are your thing, this is your pillow. Build for comfort and calm S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com