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Athletic Club and NFL to repeat Thanksgiving Watch Party

Athletic Club and NFL to repeat Thanksgiving Watch Party

Following last year’s success, San Mamés will host another American football event on Thanksgiving Day (November 26), featuring the match between the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions as well as other activities

Athletic Club and the National Football League (NFL) will host a second edition of the NFL Experience Bilbao at San Mames on Thursday 26 November, with a new ‘Watch Party’ to enjoy the traditional Thanksgiving Day match between the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions (19:00 CET*).

Following the great success of the first edition, held last year to mark the start of the partnership between the two organisations, The Cathedral will once again welcome American football fans to a free event that will begin at 17:30 and combine live coverage of the match with a range of activities.

Attendees will be able to take part in passing accuracy games, have their photo taken at themed photocalls and experience a tailgate – one of the NFL’s most popular traditions, bringing fans together before matches.
 

Book your ticket

Admission will be free, with prior registration via the official NFL OnePass app, where those interested must sign up and book their ticket for the NFL Experience Bilbao.

“Following last year’s fantastic response, it is a pleasure to once again open San Mamés’ doors and enjoy such a special day in partnership with the NFL,” said Athletic Club president Jon Uriarte.

"We want this second edition to be a fresh opportunity to share our passion for sport, introduce American football to new fans and continue to make San Mames a meeting point for different sporting cultures."

For his part, Rafa de los Santos, NFL Spain's managing director, highlighted the ongoing nature of this partnership: “Following last year’s success, we are delighted to return to Bilbao alongside Athletic Club and once again share such a special day for the NFL – Thanksgiving Day – with the fans.”

This second edition builds on the partnership between Athletic Club and the NFL, which recently saw another highlight with the flag football clinics held at Lezama, featuring Chicago Bears legend Roberto Garza.

The Thanksgiving Day celebrations at San Mamés will help to further promote American football amongst fans in Bizkaia in addition strengthening the sporting and cultural ties between the two organisations.

*All times are CET.