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The NFL has ramped up their efforts to promote the game on an international level. It appears the Arizona Cardinals will now be one of the teams headed south of the border in the 2020 NFL season.
Cardinals chairman and president Michael Bidwill has announced that the Cardinals will be hosting a home game in Mexico as part of the agreement to have Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium, via Darren Urban of the team's website:
“Two years ago when the NFL awarded Super Bowl LVII to Arizona and State Farm Stadium, we understood the requirement of hosting an international game before 2023,” Bidwill said in a statement. “We are thrilled to learn that this game will take place at Estadio Azteca where we received such an enthusiastic reception in 2005. We are extremely grateful for the support we receive from fans in Mexico and look forward to an incredible experience.”
The Cardinals had been a part of the NFL's first ever matchup in Mexico City 15 years ago when they beat the San Francisco 49ers. Given their history and proximity to our neighbors to the south, it makes sense that the NFL would want them to return. After all, they are no strangers to including stipulations for teams hoping to host a major event.
The league still has to determine which opponent Arizona will be squaring off against. Last year's matchup at Estadio Azteca between the Kansas city Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers managed to fit the billing. It will be interesting to see which of their home opponents are also forced to make the trip
