Three teams will make their NFL International Series debuts in 2016 at Wembley Stadium connected by EE after another exciting schedule of NFL in the UK was announced on Wednesday.

The Jacksonville Jaguars, returning to Wembley for a fourth time, will host the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, October 2.

Jacksonville first committed to playing a home game in the UK in 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016, all at Wembley, and last month extended that commitment through 2020. 

In Week 8 on Sunday, 30 October, the Cincinnati Bengals will play their first international game when they host the Washington Redskins at Wembley.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell gave his thoughts on next year’s fixtures and was keen to express his delight at how the sport has grown in the UK since Wembley’s first International Series match in 2007.

“The passion our UK fans have shown for the NFL is overwhelming,” he said.

“We are very appreciative of the strong and growing fan support, not only for the games, but for all of the related NFL events we host in the UK throughout the year. 

“We look forward to welcoming new fans to their first NFL game in 2016 and welcoming back thousands of others that are helping our sport grow to new levels of popularity in London and beyond.”

Participation in amateur American Football in the UK has risen by approximately 15 percent per year since 2007, with the latest figures showing that 40,000 people age 16 or older play regularly.

A look at the 14 previous International Series games played at London’s Wembley Stadium: