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Die Detroit Lions planen gemeinsam mit Carter’s Kids und den Städten München und Leverkusen zwei Spielplätze, die im Frühsommer 2027 öffnen sollen. Zudem organisiert die Franchise mit Eminems Marke Mom’s Spaghetti eine Essensausgabe für bedürftige Familien in München. Die Projekte sollen das Engagement der Lions in Deutschland über das NFL-Spiel hinaus verlängern.
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- Amon-Ra St. Browns Verbindung zu Leverkusen und die internationalen Marketingrechte der Lions
- Mom’s-Spaghetti-Foodtruck, Fanartikel und Auftritte beim Fan Fest
- Das NFL-Spiel gegen New England in der Münchner Allianz Arena
As the Detroit Lions prepare for their game against the New England Patriots, the franchise is making headlines off the field.
At a press conference on Friday, November 13, President and CEO Rich Haddad said the Lions want to use their stay in Germany to support lasting community projects.
The team wants not only to grow its fan base, but also to make a positive contribution to the local community.
During a walk through Munich, Haddad had already noticed how many fans were wearing Lions colors. The enthusiasm shows the potential the NFL has in Germany.
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Now Detroit wants to give something back to the people supporting the team.
Detroit Lions to Build Playgrounds in Munich and Leverkusen
The biggest announcement concerns the construction of two new playgrounds.
One playground is planned for Munich and another for Leverkusen. They are scheduled to open in early summer 2027.
The Lions have since confirmed the plans in an official press release.
The project is being carried out in partnership with nonprofit organization Carter’s Kids and the two cities.
Both playgrounds will have comparable facilities and will be designed especially for children between the ages of six and 12.
The focus will be on physical activity, health, creativity, and the social development of young people.
For the Detroit Lions Foundation, the project expands on its existing work in Michigan.
The franchise has supported programs for children and young people there for years. Now, those initiatives will reach beyond the United States.
The choice of the two German cities is notable.
While Munich is in the spotlight as the host city for the NFL game, the Lions also have a special connection to Leverkusen through wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.
The German-American NFL star’s mother is from the city. St. Brown regularly spent time in Germany as a child and supports young athletes through his own football camps.
Haddad described the receiver as an important ambassador for the Lions’ international growth.
Detroit has held marketing rights in Germany through the NFL Global Markets Program since 2024. Alongside fan events and partnerships, promoting youth sports is set to play a central role.
With the two playgrounds, the Lions hope to leave a lasting mark—even after the team has left Munich.
Eminem’s Mom’s Spaghetti to Support Food Distribution in Munich
The second announced project is taking place as soon as Saturday, November 14.
In partnership with Mom’s Spaghetti, rapper Eminem’s restaurant brand, the Lions are organizing a food distribution for families in need.
According to Rich Haddad, the company is providing large quantities of food and spaghetti sauce for the initiative.
The project is modeled on similar relief efforts by the franchise in Detroit, where the Lions work to address food insecurity and food shortages.
No personal appearance by Eminem has been announced.
His restaurant brand will also be on hand for football fans in Munich during NFL weekend.
At the Lions Fan Fest on Odeonsplatz, a dedicated food truck will sell spaghetti and the well-known spaghetti sandwiches on Friday and Saturday, among other items.
Limited-edition merchandise from the collaboration between Mom’s Spaghetti and the Detroit Lions will also be available.
There will also be a musical highlight on Saturday: Rapper Big Sean will perform at the Fan Fest at 5:00 p.m.
Techno pioneer Kevin Saunderson provided entertainment on Friday.
The Lions are also showing their connection to Detroit at the Hofbräuhaus. Haddad spoke enthusiastically about the atmosphere at the team’s official gathering place, where former NFL stars Barry Sanders and Calvin Johnson were among the guests.
He was especially impressed that loud “Jared Goff” chants could already be heard in Munich.
For Haddad, that shows just how much the international fan base has grown.
On the field, however, the focus remains on the upcoming game.
On Sunday, November 15, the Detroit Lions will host the New England Patriots at Munich’s Allianz Arena at 3:30 p.m.
It will be Detroit’s first international NFL appearance since 2015.
Haddad is already hoping for more games outside the United States. He could especially see the team returning to Germany.
But regardless of the result against New England, one thing is already clear: With the planned playgrounds and food distribution, the Lions want to leave Germany with more than memories of a football game.
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Wo bauen die Detroit Lions neue Spielplätze in Deutschland?
Ein Spielplatz ist in München geplant, der zweite in Leverkusen. Das Projekt setzen die Lions gemeinsam mit Carter’s Kids und den beiden Städten um.
Wann werden die Spielplätze der Detroit Lions eröffnet?
Die beiden Spielplätze sollen im Frühsommer 2027 eröffnet werden.
Für welches Alter sind die geplanten Spielplätze gedacht?
Die Spielplätze sollen besonders für Kinder zwischen sechs und zwölf Jahren gestaltet werden. Im Mittelpunkt stehen Bewegung, Gesundheit, Kreativität und die soziale Entwicklung.
Was planen die Detroit Lions mit Mom’s Spaghetti in München?
Die Lions organisieren mit Mom’s Spaghetti am Samstag, dem 14. November, eine Essensausgabe für bedürftige Familien. Das Restaurant stellt dafür größere Mengen an Essen und Spaghettisoße bereit.
