With the National Football League's regular season now underway, the Green Bay Packers are bringing the spirit of Lambeau Field and American football to London next, with a special "Packers Huddle" free fan gathering planned for the English capital in early October.
The Packers Huddle in London will take place on 11 October at Redwood (London Bridge Station) from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Though the Packers will not be playing games overseas this year, Packers fans in England can still experience the excitement and the camaraderie of football season, with the Saturday Huddle event preceding an international NFL game in London on 12 October.
The event will feature special guest and former Packers center Scott Wells, who will meet and take photos with Packers fans. Attendees will also have the chance to enjoy a taste of Wisconsin, with fan-favorite foods inspired by a traditional Packers tailgate available for sampling. The festivities will be emceed by Stephen O'Brien, the founder of the UK Packers fan club and a popular Packers podcaster. O'Brien will greet fans and offer interactive Packers-themed contests, prizes and giveaways. Music and entertainment will also be provided by a local DJ.
Packers legend Scott Wells was selected by the Packers in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft out of the University of Tennessee. A leader on the offensive line, he played for the Packers for eight seasons, from 2004-11, playing in a total of 111 games. He served as starting center from 2006-11, missing only one game during that span and developing a reputation for his remarkable dependability.
Also known for his textbook technique and explosive strength, Wells was part of the offensive line that paved the way for teammate Ryan Grant's back-to-back 1,200-yard rushing seasons. Responsible for designating the majority of the blocking assignments at the line of scrimmage, Wells helped ensure the offense's success even in noisy, hostile road game environments. A 2011 Pro Bowl selection, Wells was the starting center for the Super Bowl XLV (45) championship team that defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2011. Following the 2011 season, Wells finished his pro career with the St. Louis Rams from 2012-14. He wore #63 for the Packers.
For RSVP links and further information about the Packers Huddle event, please keep an eye on the Packers' social media channels. The event is free, with food and beverages available for purchase.
The event in London is one of three Packers Huddle events in Europe this fall, starting with Dublin this month and Berlin in November. The Packers Huddles are part of the team's efforts to build the brand globally in conjunction with the NFL's Global Markets Program, which is part of the NFL's long-term, strategic effort to drive fan growth beyond the U.S. The program awards clubs with marketing rights to countries around the world, allowing them to pursue programming, digital initiatives and other fan engagement opportunities that are consistent with what they can do in their home market.
About the Green Bay Packers: The Green Bay Packers, an iconic professional American football team established in 1919, are the only community-owned team in U.S. professional sports, with more than half a million fans owning shares in the club. Remarkably, though the team plays in Green Bay, Wisconsin—by far the smallest city in the National Football League with just over 100,000 residents—the Packers are the league's most successful franchise, with 13 championships, including four Super Bowls.
The club's legendary home stadium, Lambeau Field, has sold out every game since 1960 and is celebrated as one of the best gameday experiences in sports. Generations of Packers season ticket holders are known to warmly welcome all fans to their pregame tailgate parties. The entire state of Wisconsin rallies behind the Packers, with fans proudly referring to themselves as "Cheeseheads" in a nod to the state's dairy heritage, made famous by the foam cheese hat now recognized worldwide as a symbol of the team. The Packers are more than an American football club; they are a beloved tradition that unites a community, a state and fans around the world.
