NFL bosses impressed with Spurs' progress on new stadium

By Ben Reynolds

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy and NFL's Mark Waller meet to look at the progress of the club's new 61,000-seater stadium, which is set to be ready in 2018

Tottenham's progress in building their new stadium has left NFL bosses impressed and excited for the partnership to come.

Spurs have begun work on a 61,000-seater stadium that will be the largest Premier League ground in London and boast purpose-built facilities for NFL, with a retractable grass field and an artificial surface underneath.

Spurs last year agreed a 10-year deal to host at least two NFL games a year in their new stadium, which will be ready in time for the 2018/19 Premier League season. 

Image: Tottenham's new stadium is due to be ready in time for the 2018/19 season

Next season will be Spurs' last at White Hart Lane and after seeing the building work on their new home first hand, Executive Vice President International of the NFL Mark Waller said he was excited for the sport's future in north London.

"You can feel the energy and the progress being made," he said. "It's a great sign. This new stadium is critical for us.

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Image: Spurs chairman Daniel Levy (right) shows NFL Vice Chairman Mark Waller around the new stadium site

"It certainly whets the appetite for our games here. Our relationship with the club and the Tottenham community is a very important part of our future plans in the UK. 

"We are excited to see the full regeneration plan come to fruition as a key part of creating a great experience for our teams and fans."

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Image: Mark Waller is impressed with the progress Spurs are making

Spurs chairman Daniel Levy added: "We are delighted to host our friends from the NFL for detailed stadium discussions and for them to see first-hand the work in progress. 

"We have exciting times ahead and our partnership with the NFL, which will see them bringing their own brand of football to Tottenham, is something which will add even more vibrancy to this part of North London."

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