Whether you’ve already got stadium tickets for the Lions vs Patriots game or you just want to soak up the atmosphere, Munich is all about American football from 13 to 15 November, and Marriott Bonvoy® has planned three thrilling fan events for you. On Friday, expect on-the-spot street challenges with Marriott Bonvoy® Superfan Scouts. On Saturday and Sunday, the All-Pro Combine will test your NFL skills and football knowledge at the Courtyard Munich City Center, and on Sunday, a pre-match Tailgate will get you ready for kick-off.
Here’s everything you can do across the weekend, and how Marriott Bonvoy® members can get a chance on Saturday to win tickets to Sunday’s game.
Open to all football fans
Friday: Meet the Scouts
On Friday 13th, the Marriott Bonvoy® Superfan Scouts will be out from 11am–6pm across Munich, decked out in scouting gear. They’ll be on the lookout for the city’s biggest fans, so expect quick-fire mini challenges and trivia, as well as catching competitions to test your reflexes.
If you impress the Scouts, you could win on-the-spot prizes like mini balls, hats and temporary tattoos, plus vouchers for the members-only themed menu at the Courtyard Munich City Center over the weekend. Not a Marriott Bonvoy® member yet? You’ll just need to join before redeeming your voucher.
Where to find the Scouts:
📍 Karlsplatz / Stachus
📍 Odeonsplatz
📍 Herrschaftszeiten, Tal 12
📍 Hofbräuhaus, Platzl 9
Saturday and Sunday: Step into the Locker Room
Next stop: the Courtyard Munich City Center, where the hotel foyer has been transformed into The Locker Room, open to everyone. An absolute highlight is Club Dub, a completely topsy-turvy locker room. Pose on the ceiling, flip the photo and you can get the perfect shot of yourself dancing upside down.
📍 Courtyard by Marriott Munich City Center, Schwanthalerstraße 37, 80336
🕐 Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Get gameday ready at the Tailgate
On Sunday, from 10am, the pre-match Tailgate turns the Courtyard into the go-to meeting point for Patriots and Lions fans to come together, show their team pride and build excitement for kick-off. Get in the mood with live DJ sets, and, to get fully in the game-day spirit, head to the face paint station for team-colour face painting.
Marriott Bonvoy® members can also tuck into themed Grab and Go Bites from 12pm on Saturday and 11am on Sunday. They’re American style with Bavarian influences: think a Munich bratwurst hot dog on a pretzel bun, a Bavarian pretzel beef burger, Caesar Schnitzel and wings with Bavarian blue cheese dip.
For Marriott Bonvoy® members: the Superfans
Saturday and Sunday: The Superfan All-Pro Combine
Behind the double doors of the locker room, the Gridiron Combine Room awaits you with the complete Combine experience, exclusively for Marriott Bonvoy® members.
There, you can take on lightning-fast NFL challenges and prove your skills in quarterback passes, reaction time, and football knowledge.
Here’s how it works: Pick up a Combine Checklist card when you enter and collect a stamp for each challenge you complete. Complete at least three challenges to be invited to the press conference after the Combine. Complete four challenges to win official NFL merchandise like jerseys, caps, and balls, and whoever masters all seven will receive an even bigger prize (exclusive to Marriott Bonvoy® members).
And on Saturday, there’s even more at stake: Throughout the day, Marriott Bonvoy® will host four Ticket Power Hours, during which four pairs of tickets for Sunday’s game will be given away. The coaches will select the fans with the most passion and the greatest dedication, so bring your best energy!
The Challenges:
- The Vertical: Compare your vertical jump to that of real NFL players.
- Three Cone Drill: Test your agility and quickness against the clock, then score a touchdown in the end zone (bonus points for the touchdown celebration!).
- One Minute Huddle: Take a seat on the bench and answer lightning-fast questions about players, statistics, strategy, and fan culture.
- Target Tap Challenge: A coach will test your reaction time and accuracy by calling out numbers that you have to hit on the wall.
- The Press Conference: Step in front of the cameras and answer questions from “fans”—you’ll earn points for your passion!
- The Ink Zone: Show your passion with NFL temporary tattoos.
- The Touchdown Shot: The final challenge is a touchdown jump in front of a stadium backdrop, perfectly timed for a photo you’ll definitely want to post.
Not a member yet?
It couldn’t be easier: just a quick scan of the QR codes spread across the hotel and you’ll be signed up in 30 seconds. Then, step straight into the Combine to enjoy the full NFL experience.
