UEFA games possibly to be played in the U.S.

[KryHavok]

This isn't entirely new, but it is a developing story. There is discussion that UEFA Champions League games could be played in the United States.
UEFA talks with Relevent could increase likelihood of Champions League games in U.S.

“The board of UC3, the joint venture between UEFA and the European Club Association (ECA), has agreed to enter into an exclusive period of negotiation with Relevent Sports over the global commercial rights to the UEFA men’s club competitions for the period 2027-2033,” said a statement issued by both UEFA and the ECA on Tuesday.

“The decision follows an open tender process, launched last summer, which attracted bids from a number of global and regional agencies. UC3 anticipates concluding the process in the coming weeks and shall not be making any further comment in the meantime.”

This deal cements a relationship between UEFA, Europe’s leading clubs and an agency that has made its name by trying to stage European club football in North America.

And it comes after several of European football’s most senior voices have made it clear they would be delighted to take meaningful fixtures across the Atlantic, just as North America’s “Big Four” leagues have brought games in the other direction.

I love Italian soccer, but this money grab to move these types of games from European soil to the States doesn't feel right. I think they'd have no problem selling seats, but these aren't exhibition matches. Imagine if NFL playoff games similarly moved overseas.

 

[businesslawyer]

Imagine if NFL playoff games similarly moved overseas.

The moment the money is there, it will happen.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Imagine if NFL playoff games similarly moved overseas.

The moment the money is there, it will happen.

I'll wager that it will happen sooner than most realize (and it has been in the works for decades).

Less than two weeks ago Goodell mentioned the possibility of future Super Bowls being played on foreign soil. Don't be surprised if it happens as soon as the NFL can pull it off (my guess is ~15 years). Also, the Super Bowl being a pay per view event will happen at some point.

 

[UConnTrumbull]

No doubt it’s happening soon. The champions league final will rotate between USA/Saudi Arabia and 2-3 major European cities on a 5 year cycle.