Philadelphia Eagles are opening the 2024 season in Brazil. Here are travel tips for fans
Voem águias Voem!, which is Fly Eagles Fly in Portuguese, will be passionately chanted this September.
The Philadelphia Eagles announced Monday that they will open the season in San Paulo, Brazil against a yet-to-be-determined opponent.
While September seems like a ways off, it's not in terms of international travel. Especially when hotels sell out and ticket prices start to increase the closer you get to the date.
Here's some information you'll need to see the Eagles open the season.
When are the Philadelphia Eagles playing in Brazil?
The Eagles' opener will be on Sept. 6. The opponent and game time will be revealed later this spring when the NFL announces its full schedule.
Where are the Eagles playing in Brazil?
The Eagles game will be played in Corinthians Arena in S?o Paulo, Brazil, with a seating capacity of 47,252
????Philadelphia Eagles ?? First-ever NFL game in South America. Brazil, we’ll see you soon!
????Philadelphia Eagles ?? O primeiro jogo da NFL na América do Sul. Nos vemos em breve Brasil! pic.twitter.com/bMdZNEaElT— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) February 5, 2024
Who could the Eagles play in Brazil? Eagles 2024 opponents
While an opponent hasn't been named yet, we do know who will be on the Eagles' home schedule next season. Since Philadelphia is the host team, the opponent has to be one of the following:
Atlanta Falcons
Carolina Panthers
Cleveland Browns
Dallas Cowboys
Green Bay Packers
Jacksonville Jaguars
New York Giants
Pittsburgh Steelers
Washington Commanders
How can I get tickets to the Eagles game in Brazil?
The Eagles are encouraging fans to purchase the ultimate Brazil package with On Location's Priority Access. A fully refundable deposit ensures your chance to purchase the best packages available. The deposit is $500.
To purchase tickets through the NFL, the first step is registering. This will allow you to receive the latest updates about tickets for the game in San Paulo.
Do you need a passport or visa for the Eagles game in Brazil?
Yes, you will need both a visa and a passport to enter Brazil.
If you do not have a passport, it's best to start the process as soon as possible. It takes six to eight weeks for passport applications to be processed. It costs $130 to get a passport. You can get expedited service for your application. The expedited service costs $60, but it reduces the processing time to two to three weeks.
U.S. nationals going to Brazil need a visa. The visa fee is $80.90 with a 10-year validity. For questions about the e-visa application procedures, visit the Brazilian government-authorized website, https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/.
What are the cheapest flights to San Paulo, Brazil?
According to Expedia.com, the lowest round-trip price for San Paulo — leaving Sept. 4 and returning Sept. 8 — was $963.60. This is only for the ticket and doesn't include any other fees.
Of course, airfares do fluctuate depending on what days you want to travel and when you book your trip.
What's the climate like in San Paulo, Brazil?
Remember you are in the southern hemisphere of the world, which means it's the end of winter in San Paulo, not the end of summer.
That said, the average September high temperature in San Paulo is 71 degrees. The average low is 61 degrees.
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