NFL UK IS READY FOR 2023 NFL KICKOF
NFL UK IS READY FOR 2023 NFL KICKOFF
NFL UK has fans covered this season as the 2023 NFL season gets underway
September. 7: The 2023 NFL KICKOFF is today, and NFL UK has got fans covered ahead of this action-packed 104th season of the National Football League. UK fans won’t miss a single moment with comprehensive coverage across Sky Sports, ITV, Channel 5, NFL Games Pass on DAZN, talkSPORT and BBC Radio and online, plus NFL channels.
On Your Screens
The Sky Sports NFL channel (Sky channel 407 / Virgin Media channel 507) will broadcast over 100 games live throughout the regular season and Playoffs as well Fantasy Live, Good Morning Football, Total Access, Hard Knocks and other team all access shows. NFL RedZone will be available on Sky Sports Mix, for all Sky customers.
Join two-time Super Bowl winner Osi Umenyiora and former NFL player Jason Bell, with new host Craig Doyle, every Friday evening on ITVX from 19:00 or ITV 1 from 23:00 as they bring you the latest stories and news from around the league in 'The NFL Show', plus a selection of live NFL 2023 London Games across October on ITV 1.
Exclusive NFL content from Cori Yarckin and the team on NFL EndZone every Sunday morning at 10:30 on Channel 5 where fans can also catch every Monday Night Football game presented by Kirsten Watson, Maurice Jones-Drew and Gregg Rosenthal.
NFL Game Pass on DAZN
NFL Game Pass on DAZN will see fans watch games live and on demand all season long, as well as offering 24/7 breaking news from NFL Network channel, plus fan favourites including Coaches Film (All 22), Game in 40 and Sunday in 60 to keep the up to date with all the action and tactical analysis.
Audio
Follow over 40 live games including Super Bowl LVIII on talkSPORT and talkSPORT 2.
BBC will have over 40 live games (each Sunday evening during the regular season) on Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website.
NFL’s Jason & Osi Podcast will be released every Wednesday on all available streaming services with the two former NFL stars covering all things NFL on and off the field.
A brand-new NFL podcast NFL to LDN will be released each Thursday. Hosted by former NFL player Christian Scotland Williamson and influencer Michael Griffiths, the two will break down the NFL from a fresh perspective as Christian educates Michael on America’s favourite game with special guests throughout the season.
Follow NFL
Join the NFL UK community on Instagram, X, TikTok for exclusive content, the best clips and game highlight, and breaking news.
“The 104th NFL season promises to be a thrilling one, and the NFL is giving fans in the UK more ways than ever before to follow all the action,” said Henry Hodgson, GM NFL UK. “The game here in the UK continues to grow in popularity, particularly with youth audiences, and with partnerships, programing and content to bring fans closer to the 32 teams and star players both on and off the field we look forward to welcoming more fans to the NFL family in the season ahead.”
2023 NFL London Games
Sunday 1 October: Wembley Stadium, Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Atlanta Falcons
Sunday 8 October: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Buffalo Bills vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Sunday 15 October: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Tennessee Titans vs. Baltimore Ravens
UK & Ireland NFL Players to Watch
Follow the journey of players flying the flag for the UK and Ireland across the 2023 regular season, including:
David Ojabo: Linebacker, Baltimore Ravens
Entering his second year in the league, David Ojabo impressed in the playoffs, securing a sack. Will be playing against the Tennessee Titans in London on October 15.
Efe Obada: Defensive End, Washington Commanders
Raised in South London, Obada became the first player from the NFL International Pathway program to make a 53-man roster in 2018.
Jermaine Eluemunor: Offensive Tackle, Las Vegas Raiders
Now in his third season wearing silver and black, he will be looking to build on a strong 2022 in which he achieved the most snaps of his career, at 940.
Jamie Gillan: Punter, New York Giants
Fondly known as ‘The Scottish Hammer’, Gillan signed a new two-year contract with the New York Giants back in March.
Graham Gano: Placekicker, New York Giants
After 14 years in the sport, Gillan’s teammate and fellow Scotsman, Gano is the proud holder of multiple franchise records. The most recent of which was achieved during the 2020 season where he set a new record for the most consecutive field goals made for the New York Giants.
Daniel Whelan: Punter, Green Bay Packers
Signing with the Green Bay Packers in May, Daniel Whelan will be the first Irishman to play in the NFL since Neil O’Donoghue four decades ago.
NFL Academy UK
The NFL Academy is a major global initiative by the NFL, established in 2019, that uses American football to create life-changing opportunities for young people around the world. The elite football development program, for student athletes aged 16 – 19, combines full-time education with transformative life skills and character development, alongside intensive training in American football.
Headquartered at Loughborough’s world-renowned center of sporting excellence in the UK, the program is delivered in partnership with Loughborough College and Loughborough University. The program will support 62 students from 13 countries across the 2023-24 academic year.
It promotes elite football performance and player pathway opportunities, with students working to secure football scholarships to U.S. colleges throughout the academic year. Since its inception more than 40 students have secured college football scholarships in the US. 20 NFL Academy UK alumni will play NCAA football in the 2023–24 season.
The world-class coaching team includes Head of NFL Academy, Lamonte Winston (Kansas City Chiefs and the Oakland Raiders), Coach Steve Hagen (New York Jets and the Cleveland Browns) and Kris Durham, Head of Football NFL Academy (Seattle Seahawks and Detroit Lions).
The NFL Academy will play IMG Academy in Loughborough on October 6, before taking on Erasmus Hall at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 10. Both games will be streamed live and available to watch on the NFL YouTube channel.
Stay up to date with all NFL Academy news by visiting TikTok, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. For more information on the NFL Academy, please visit here.
NFL Flag
As one of the fastest growing sport disciplines in the world, flag football is played by over 20 million people in more than 100 countries. The non-contact format of the game is accessible and inclusive, with women and girls driving some of the fastest growth. Flag football in the UK is enjoying some exciting growth, with 477 schools and 28,800 players participating across 26 regions. Flag football is now also played in secondary schools. For more information and to see how you can get involved visit here.
NFL Foundation UK
The NFL Foundation UK uses the power of sport to reach communities to help achieve positive outputs and outcomes for young people around education, employment, building inclusive communities and improving physical and mental wellbeing. There are live projects with 21 local organisations across London, Manchester and Birmingham, and reaches 6,250 young people, 51% of those being female.
The program delivers NFL Flag football training and equipment to help young people aged 12-20 access positive pathways and develop the skills, confidence, and self-belief to create their own future, impact society and reach their potential. NFL Flag is proven to be a strong engagement tool with diverse and underserved groups, in particular young people. For more information visit here.