ABOUT THE PROJECT
Growing a fanbase in a new market
We have worked with the National Football League since 2010 to recreate the feeling of an American Football stadium in London.
CHALLENGE
After nine years of helping the NFL bring the grandeur of American Football to the UK, the 2019 London Games presented a whole new challenge as the series expanded to four games across two stadiums in London. 2019 marked an exciting point in NFL history, with the first two matches debuting the state-of-the-art Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the first purpose-built NFL stadium constructed outside of the United States.
OUR IMPACT
- 000m
- attendees since 2007
- sellout games
- 0%
- increase in American football participation in the UK
- k
- square meters of messaging
THE OUTCOME
Communicating multiple messages
We needed to communicate a consistent and authentic NFL story across both Tottenham and Wembley Stadium, cementing the NFL’s presence in the UK, distinguishing the character of each team and hero of the all-important ‘home team’…all while celebrating the NFL’s 100th season.
Building the American Football legend
The NFL is different from anything that exists in the UK sports scene. From extraordinary access to teams and players to unrivalled fan events and entertainment spectacles that are found only in the NFL.
Building the atmosphere
As fans arrived at each stadium, we surrounded them with visuals combining dynamic player imagery and disrupted bold typography inspired by the teams’ brand and essence. The monumental graphics around the stadiums echoed the NFL’s ever-growing presence in the UK, attracting new fans while building excitement and anticipation among those who already love the game.
The London Games remain a growing, successful enterprise that isn’t going away.
ESPN
What started out as a curiosity has become a fixed point on the UK’s sporting landscape.
The Guardian
VALUE
For the audience
The audience was immersed in the exciting world of the NFL from the moment they engaged with the experience.
For the brand
The event successfully increased the uptake of American Football in the UK by 15%.