NFL's London return kicks off with Vikings vs. Browns showdown
The NFL's international series kicks off this weekend with a London showdown between the Minnesota Vikings and Cleveland Browns. Meanwhile, betting promotions are heating up as BetMGM rolls out a new offer for UK customers.
The Thursday Night Football clash also draws attention, featuring a divisional rivalry between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers. The first NFL game of the season in London will see the Vikings take on the Browns. This match marks the league's return to the UK, where two games were held last yearβboth involving the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars have played at least one London game annually since 2013, splitting their 2023 fixtures between Wembley and Tottenham Stadium.
Elsewhere, the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans enter their week 5 meeting with identical 1-3 records. Both teams will be looking to turn their seasons around in a crucial early-season matchup.
BetMGM is also making waves with a new promotion for UK bettors. New customers aged 18 and over can claim Β£40 in free bets after registering and placing a Β£10+ wager at minimum odds of evens within seven days. The free bets, which exclude e-sports and non-UK/Irish horse racing, are credited within 24 hours of the qualifying bet settling and remain valid for a week. The offer includes two bet builders usable across any sport, including NFL games.
In another quarterback highlight, Sam Darnold of the Seattle Seahawks will go head-to-head with Baker Mayfield of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The matchup adds intrigue to the weekend's schedule. The Vikings-Browns game opens the NFL's London schedule, while BetMGM's promotion gives UK fans extra incentives to engage with the season. The Ravens-Texans clash and the Darnold-Mayfield duel also add key storylines to week 5.
Free bets must be used within seven days, with restrictions applying to certain markets.
