Cape Town is gearing up for a rare taste of gridiron action when the National Football League (NFL) hosts the NFL Experience in the city ahead of the kick-off of its 2023 season.
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The series of events takes place on the weekend of 16 and 17 September at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CITCC) as part of the NFL Africa programme, a long-term, multi-market commitment to growing the game at every level across the continent.
The event will offer an immersive American Football experience for fans rarely exposed to the game, from testing their skills through interactive NFL football and NFL Flag activities to learning more about the history of the League.
There will also be an opportunity for fans to check out authentic NFL merchandise, including the iconic Vince Lombardi Trophy, which is awarded to the Super Bowl Champions at the end of each season.
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Other attractions will include activations featuring Madden NFL 24, Pro Era, Wilson footballs and authentic player jersey apparel.
In collaboration with ESPN Africa, an NFL Viewing Party is also scheduled at the V&A Waterfront’s Amphitheatre from 5pm on Sunday, 17 September, fusing live entertainment from NFL Legends and local South African personalities with a live viewing of a game from week two of the NFL season.
Fans in attendance will also get the opportunity to play games and win various prizes.
They will be joined by Osi Umenyiora, the former New York Giants defensive end and two-time Super Bowl winner, who is leading the NFL’s expansion efforts in Africa, as well as South Africa’s own NFL legend, Gary Anderson, who played in the NFL for 23 seasons.
‘It will be exciting to see the NFL in South Africa this September, in what promises to be a brilliant showcase of American Football in Cape Town for fans to enjoy,’ said Umenyiora. ‘We’re thrilled to bring the game closer to South African fans and build excitement for the NFL throughout the country. Fans – get ready, this is just the beginning! The NFL will see you in September.’
‘I’m proud to welcome the NFL to South Africa for the first time,’ said Anderson. ‘I look forward to seeing fans in South Africa enjoy the “NFL Experience: Cape Town” for themselves, and I can’t wait to join them in the stunning city of Cape Town to help grow fandom in my home country.’
Fans can sign up for tickets, free of charge, to attend the NFL Experience: Cape Town by visiting the NFL Experience website or registering for tickets onsite on the day of the event.
Tickets are not required for the NFL Viewing Party. For more information on NFL Africa follow @NFLAfrica on Twitter and Instagram.
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Details:
‘NFL Experience: Cape Town’
- Location: Cape Town International Convention Centre
- Date: Saturday 16 September
- Time: 11.00 – 18.00
- Tickets: Free of charge. Sign up for tickets in advance here: https://nflfanexperience.co.za/.
- Tickets available on the day.
‘NFL Viewing Party’
- Location: V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre
- Date: Sunday 17 September
- Time: Starts 5pm
- Tickets: No tickets required.
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