The Indianapolis Colts have been designated the home team for the NFL's first regular-season game next season in Berlin, the league announced Wednesday.

The game in Berlin is part of the NFL's 2025 international schedule and will be held at the Olympic Stadium.

This will be the fifth regular season game in Germany, which has also hosted NFL games in Munich and Frankfurt since the 2022 season.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL's first regular season game in Germany in 2022 in Munich.

"Germany is an important market for the NFL, with fan numbers and enthusiasm for the game continuing to grow," NFL Germany general manager Alexander Steinforth said in a statement. "Following the successful hosting of four international games in Munich and Frankfurt "We are delighted that the Colts will be the designated team for our first regular season game in Berlin in 2025 - a city with such rich football history is a true testament to the league's international expansion and growth."

The Colts have played in Europe twice before, including in Frankfort in 2023 against the New England Patriots. Opponents and dates for the Colts' game in Berlin will be announced at a later date.

"The NFL is making history in Berlin, and the Colts are proud to be a part of this historic game in one of the most historic cities in the world," Colts owner Jim Irsay said in a statement. "Landmark event." "The NFL has become a global brand and we look forward to growing American football in Germany and expanding the Colts Nation. footprint around the world. The game also provides a unique opportunity for our local Indiana partners to connect with German businesses, customers and fans this season and into the future."

From 1990 to 1994, the NFL held five American Bowl games at Olympic Stadium, and from 2003 to 2007, it was also the home of the NFL Europe Berlin Thunder.

In 2025, the NFL can schedule up to eight league-operated regular season games internationally. Two of the matches will be played at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London and one at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid. The New York Jets and Cleveland Browns are the designated teams at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The Jacksonville Jaguars will return to London for a "home" game at Wembley Stadium. To date, the NFL has hosted 55 regular season games around the world in its history, with games hosted in London, Munich, Frankfurt, Sao Paulo, Mexico City and Toronto.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.