Colts ticket sales get an international boost
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The NFL's growing international fanbase has taken a liking to the Indianapolis Colts.
The big picture: The league's global footprint is growing as more overseas games are played each season.
- The NFL's international slate includes games in Ireland and Spain for the first time ever.
Driving the news: Fans from 83 countries are buying tickets to NFL games this season on StubHub, up from 72 last year.
- The Colts have the second-largest share (nearly 20%) of international ticket buyers on the platform.
Zoom in: The Colts will host the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL's first regular-season game in Berlin at Olympic Stadium on Nov. 9.
- The matchup is part of multiyear commitment to play more games in Germany.
The intrigue: International Colts Fans Clubs have grown to include over 50 chapters worldwide with recent expansion into Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Zoom out: The Jacksonville Jaguars, who have been playing in London annually since 2013, have the largest share of international fans on StubHub at nearly 33%.
- The Miami Dolphins lead all NFL teams with the most countries (53) buying tickets.