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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are increasing their overseas footprint, launching the NFL’s first fan embassy in Munich, Germany.
The “Krewe Embassy,” set for a grand opening on the weekend of Nov. 8, will serve as a home base for Bucs fans in the country, the team announced Thursday.
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Fans of the Buccaneers pose for a photo as they arrives for a NFL match between Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber) -
The German, NFL, and United States flags are displayed in the stadium before an NFL football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Seattle Seahawks at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano) -
Workers prepare a sign inside the FC Bayern Munich soccer stadium Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to play the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL game at the Allianz Arena in Munich on Sunday. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) -
A large helmet with the NFL Munich game logo is on display at an NFL fan activation at Odeonsplatz in Munich, Germany, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will take on the Seattle Seahawks at Allianz Arena in the first ever regular season NFL football game in Germany this Sunday. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano) -
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles talks with Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David (54) late in the game during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit) -
Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield reacts after an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
In 2022, the NFL granted the Buccaneers International Home Marketing Area rights in Germany. That year, the Bucs defeated the Seattle Seahawks in the first-ever NFL regular season game played in the country.
“Our German fans are an essential part of the Krewe, and we are incredibly proud to have such a vibrant fan base in Germany,” said Buccaneers Chief Marketing Officer James Ruth. “Giving them a permanent home in Munich with the Embassy is our thank you for their passion. We are thrilled to see the community continue to grow and look forward to expanding it even further in the years to come.”
Munich’s premier sports bar, “Ned Kelly’s,” will serve as the embassy’s venue where watch parties and other fan activities will be held.
“We are very proud that the first permanent fan embassy of an NFL team in Germany has found a home with us,” said Kevin Daly, Owner of Ned Kelly’s. “American football is an essential part of what we offer, and we are excited to bring this passion to life together with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.”
On Saturday, Nov. 9, during the grand opening weekend, Bucs legend Shaq Barrett — two-time Super Bowl Champion and the team’s single-season sack record-holder — will be on-site as part of “Legend Day.”
After signing autographs and taking some photos with fans, Barrett will also appear on the Football Bromance podcast.
Legend Day will also feature an exhibition of team memorabilia, including a Super Bowl LV ring, a replica Super Bowl LV trophy, and jerseys from legendary players.
The opening weekend will end with watch parties for both the Munich game between the New York Giants and Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers matchup against the San Francisco 49ers.
