The NFL is returning to Munich! But when the Detroit Lions and the New England Patriots face off on Sunday, November 15, 2026, many of you will most likely be left without a ticket to the sold-out stadium. You don’t have to miss out on the spectacle, though: Under the theme “Novemberfest,” the Old Town will transform into a massive fan zone. Nearly all the hotspots are located in the city center, just a few hundred meters apart, so you can comfortably explore the unique atmosphere of this city on the Isar on foot.
From Odeonsplatz to the Valley: Where Lions and Patriots Take Over the City
As the home team led by German-American star Amon-Ra St. Brown, the Lions will take the field at Odeonsplatz. On Friday and Saturday before game day, the Lions Fan Fest awaits you there, featuring cheerleaders, live performances by Kevin Saunderson and Big Sean, and Eminem’s pop-up food truck, Mom’s Spaghetti. If you’re looking for a real pub atmosphere, head over to the Hofbräuhaus am Platzl, which is open until midnight as the official Lions pub.
Meanwhile, Patriots fans are gathering in the valley. The Patriots Haus is opening at the Herrschaftszeiten pub, where all six Super Bowl rings are on display and former pros like Sebastian Vollmer will be stopping by. In addition, the Augustiner flagship location on Neuhauser Straße is hosting the Boston in Bavaria event. Marriott Bonvoy® is providing extra excitement, where you can test your skills in Street Challenges and an All-Pro Combine—and, with a little luck, even snag some coveted last-minute tickets for Sunday’s game.
Team Bars and Watch Parties: Where Fan Bases Cheer On Game Day
Fans of other teams will also find their own regular hangouts in the city. The Kansas City Chiefs are setting up a Christmas-market-style Chiefs House at the Viktualienmarkt, while the Green Bay Packers are stopping by the Nachtkantine and the Seattle Seahawks are taking over the Park Café. Finally, on Sunday, live broadcasts of the game will draw crowds. One place to go is the watch party at Patriots Haus in Herrschaftszeiten, while an Indianapolis Colts fan zone awaits you at the Weißes Bräuhaus, and San Francisco 49ers fans can cheer on their team at Bar Sehnsucht on Amalienstraße. You can find the complete overview of fan zones here. Whether it’s a fan festival or a public viewing event, with so many options to choose from, you can easily be part of this mega-event right in the heart of Munich.
