L.A. Chargers to host NFL's second game in Sao Paulo in Week 1

Feb. 19 (UPI) -- The Los Angeles Chargers will host the NFL's second regular-season game to be held in Brazil during Week 1 of the 2025 season, the league announced Wednesday.

The Chargers will play Sept. 5 at Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo. Their opponent and the kickoff time will be announced this spring when the NFL reveals its full schedule.

"It's an honor to once again represent the NFL on an international stage," Chargers president of business operations A.G. Spanos said in a news release. "It's also a tremendous opportunity to help grow the game and bring the Chargers' brand to millions of sports fans across Brazil and Latin America.

"One of the great countries of the world, Brazil is as vibrant, dynamic and culturally diverse as anywhere on the planet, and we cannot wait to experience the warmth and passion of its people during our visit."

Corinthians Arena hosted the first NFL game held in Brazil, when the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers faced off Sept. 6 in Sao Paulo. The arena was a venue for the 2016 Summer Olympics.

"We are proud to have held the first game in NFL history in Brazil, here in our city," Sao Paulo mayor Ricardo Nunes said. "The NFL's return in 2025 demonstrates how prepared São Paulo is for major events and tourists from around the world.

"With the expansion of our entertainment calendar, we are generating thousands of direct and indirect jobs with each event. Last year, with a single match, we had an economic return of $60 million and the expectation is to expand even further this year."

The NFL announced earlier this month that it will hold its first game in Australia in 2026, with the Los Angeles Rams as home team. The league also announced six other games that will played internationally in 2025 -- in London, Berlin, Madrid and Dublin, Ireland.

The Chargers have played three other international regular-season games -- two in London and one in Mexico City.