The Philadelphia Eagles are being handed the opportunity to make NFL history next season.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced Monday that the Eagles will be the host team for the league’s inaugural Brazil game in the country’s largest city, São Paulo.
According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the game will be played on Friday of opening weekend next season, meaning the Eagles will likely be kicking off their Week 1 game on Sept. 6 or Sept. 13.
“NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces the Eagles will be the host team in the inaugural Brazil game this season — and it will be on Friday night of kickoff weekend,” Pelissero tweeted.
The Eagles tweeted out their own official announcement, saying “First-ever NFL game in South America. Brazil, we’ll see you soon!”
Here’s the official tweet:
🇺🇸Philadelphia Eagles 🤝 First-ever NFL game in South America. Brazil, we’ll see you soon!
🇧🇷Philadelphia Eagles 🤝 O primeiro jogo da NFL na América do Sul. Nos vemos em breve Brasil! pic.twitter.com/bMdZNEaElT
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) February 5, 2024