NFL Comes to Germany: Patriots Bring 6 Super Bowl Trophies to Munich Ahead of Major Game

The New England Patriots have arrived in Germany ahead of Sunday's NFL Munich Game, landing at Munich Airport on Thursday morning, November 12, aboard a special Lufthansa flight from Boston.

Flight LH2573 touched down at 9:38 a.m. local time, carrying the players, coaching staff and team entourage. The arrival was marked by an enthusiastic welcome from fans gathered on the airport apron.

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The flight also marked the start of a new partnership between Lufthansa and the six-time Super Bowl champions. The German airline is now an official partner of the New England Patriots in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, connecting the team's home region of New England with its growing fan base across Europe.

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Heiko Reitz, Member of the Lufthansa Airlines Executive Board and Munich Hub Manager, welcomed the team and highlighted the airline's role in bringing the Patriots to Germany.

He said Lufthansa was pleased to transport one of the most successful teams in NFL history, adding that its Allegris cabin provided players and their entourage with additional comfort ahead of Sunday's game.

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The special flight carried considerably more than passengers. Lufthansa transported over seven tonnes of cargo to Munich, including equipment needed for the team's preparations, among them 80 football helmets.

Perhaps the most unusual items on board were all six of the Patriots' Super Bowl trophies. The collection accompanied the team to Germany ahead of its matchup against the Detroit Lions, offering a reminder of the franchise's history and achievements.

Beyond the travel arrangements, the new partnership also includes a sustainability component. Lufthansa and the New England Patriots are jointly supporting the additional use of more than 20 tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Lufthansa Group flight operations.

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The Patriots' arrival marks another high-profile moment for Munich as the city prepares to host the NFL Munich Game. The matchup against the Detroit Lions is scheduled for Sunday, November 15, with both teams bringing the excitement of American football to a European audience.

For Lufthansa, the partnership also provides an opportunity to strengthen its connection with American sports fans and promote its transatlantic network, particularly between Germany and the northeastern United States.

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