Taylor unstoppable in Germany too: Colts win the 2025 NFL Berlin Game against the Falcons
A new chapter for American football in Germany
The NFL stopped in Berlin for the first time – and the capital welcomed the league with open arms. Following games in Munich (2022 & 2024) and Frankfurt (2023), the Olympic Stadium was transformed into a sea of blue, white, and red on November 9, 2025. More than 72,000 fans experienced a show of anthems, fireworks, and emotions before the Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons took to the field.
Even off the field, Berlin was in football fever that weekend. Fan zones, meet & greets, and watch parties sprang up around Potsdamer Platz, Alexanderplatz, and the Brandenburg Gate. The Colts opened their own fan zone in the Center at Potsdamer Platz, the Falcons celebrated their 60th anniversary at the Fotografiska Museum, and a large RTL watch party with over 2,000 fans created a great atmosphere in the Uber Eats Music Hall. Even rapper Eko Fresh and former NFL pros such as Björn Werner and Markus Kuhn were part of the spectacle.
Berlin witnesses pure football drama
The game itself delivered what the fans had expected: drama, highlights, and a superstar in absolute top form. Led by quarterback Daniel Jones, the Colts prevailed 31-25 against the Falcons in overtime – thanks to a man who was virtually unstoppable that evening: Jonathan Taylor.
The running back ran for over 240 yards and scored three touchdowns, including a spectacular 83-yard run in the fourth quarter that brought the stadium to its feet. Taylor not only set a franchise record, but also secured his team's seventh win of the season.
“Berlin was incredible. The energy, the fans – it gave me goosebumps,” Taylor said after the game. His performance made him the undisputed hero of this Berlin Game.
Mistakes, fumbles and football madness
The game got off to a scrappy start. Both teams suffered turnovers and inaccurate drives early on before Taylor put the Colts ahead with an early touchdown. Atlanta responded through Tyler Allgeier and Drake London, while Colts kicker Michael Badgley missed twice. At halftime, the Falcons led 14-13 after safety Jessie Bates caught an interception – under the watchful eyes of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and prominent guests such as Nico Schlotterbeck and Fabian Reese.
After the break, Atlanta briefly took command: quarterback Michael Penix Jr. led his team to a field goal and later to a 17-13 lead. But Taylor refused to give up on this game. First his record-breaking touchdown, then the decision in overtime – a third run into the end zone, a 31-25 final score, and pure ecstasy in Berlin's Olympic Stadium.
A weekend full of football culture
In addition to the game itself, Berlin was transformed into a huge football stage this weekend. Ten NFL teams with marketing rights in Germany – including the Seahawks, Packers, and Buccaneers – presented themselves with their own fan activities. The “Seahawks House” opened at the BRLO Brwhouse at Gleisdreieck with former pro Jermaine Kearse, while the Buccaneers brought a taste of Florida to Berlin with the “Kebuc,” a kebab-Cuban sandwich fusion.
The NFL flags at the Brandenburg Gate, drone shows over the city, and the sold-out Olympic Stadium made it clear: Germany is finally a football country. Another highlight was a new NFL mural in the immediate vicinity of Savignyplatz station. The mural was unveiled in Berlin ahead of the big game. It covers an area of around 1,000 square meters, features a Berlin design, and will be on display until the end of 2026.
Alexander Steinforth, General Manager of NFL Germany, said, “Berlin is a city full of energy, creativity, and diversity—values that also define the NFL. With the mural, we are bringing a piece of this shared passion directly to the streets of the capital. It represents the growing enthusiasm for football in Germany and symbolizes how strongly the NFL has become part of Berlin's sports and urban culture.”
Flag Football in the Spotlight: From Berlin’s Big Game to the Grassroots
Alongside the headline showdown between the Indianapolis Colts and the Atlanta Falcons, Berlin’s Football weekend quietly transformed into a showcase for the low-contact version of American Football: Flag Football. Under the banner of NFL Flag, workshops, camps and fan events provided young people and newcomers with an engaging gateway to the sport. There was a Flag Football field set up in front of the Brandenburger Tor. Footballs were flying as well at the practice facility of local club 1. FC Union Berlin.
Among the guests were Flag Ambassador Mona Stevens, embodying passion and teamwork, and former national player-turned-coach Nadine Nurasyid, who highlighted Germany’s fast-growing Flag scene. In the heart of the NFL spectacle, Flag Football didn’t feel like a supporting act—it felt like part of the football culture taking root across Germany.
Conclusion: Berlin delivers – Taylor excels
The NFL Berlin Game 2025 was a complete success: athletically, organizationally, and emotionally. The Colts win in overtime, Jonathan Taylor makes history – and Berlin shows that it is ready for more NFL football.
What remains is the image of cheering fans, a brightly lit Olympic Stadium, and a sport that has long since become more than just a US export. American football has found a home in Germany—and Berlin has opened this chapter in style.
