After Scottish takeover of Boston, Robert Kraft wants Patriots to play in Scotland
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has expressed interest in playing an international game in Scotland. This request follows the arrival of Scottish fans in Boston for two matches at Gillette Stadium. No NFL team has played in Scotland before.
What changed
New reports confirm Kraft made his interest known to the NFL after seeing Scottish fans in Boston.
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Robert Kraft seeks NFL game in Scotland
confidence 100%New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has expressed interest in playing an international game in Scotland. This request follows the arrival of Scottish fans in Boston for two matches at Gillette Stadium. No NFL team has played in Scotland before.
What's confirmed:
- Robert Kraft has told the NFL that the New England Patriots want to play a game in Scotland.
- Scottish fans visited the Boston area to watch two matches at Gillette Stadium.
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Robert Kraft Seeks to Bring New England Patriots to Scotland
confidence 100%New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has contacted the NFL about playing a game in Scotland. The move follows a large presence of Scottish fans, known as the Tartan Army, in Boston during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. No NFL team has ever played a game in Scotland.
What's confirmed:
- Robert Kraft has expressed interest to the NFL in having the Patriots play a game in Scotland.
- The interest follows the presence of the Tartan Army in Boston during the World Cup.
- No NFL team has ever played in Scotland.
Still unconfirmed:
- Robert Kraft is exploring a historic overseas regular-season matchup.