Three NFL games come to London this October, all on Sunday afternoons with a 2.30pm kick-off. The Indianapolis Colts play the Washington Commanders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 4 October. The Philadelphia Eagles take on the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham on 11 October. Then the Houston Texans face the Jaguars at Wembley on 18 October.
From Birmingham, you can take the train to London and then use the Underground, Overground or a local train. Alternatively, you can travel by road. That route works very differently at each stadium. Tottenham has no public parking and closes the roads around the ground, while Wembley lets you pre-book official parking. This guide explains how to plan the trip to each venue, and how to get home after a late Sunday finish.
NFL London 2026 at a glance
| Date | Game | Stadium | Kick-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 4 October | Indianapolis Colts v Washington Commanders | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium | 2.30pm |
| Sunday 11 October | Philadelphia Eagles v Jacksonville Jaguars | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium | 2.30pm |
| Sunday 18 October | Houston Texans v Jacksonville Jaguars | Wembley Stadium | 2.30pm |
The NFL sells tickets for the two Tottenham games, while the Jaguars handle tickets for the Wembley game directly.
How long does an NFL game last?
An NFL game takes much longer than a football match, because the clock stops frequently. With a 2.30pm kick-off, expect the game to finish in the early evening, often around 6pm or later. Plan your journey home on that basis, especially if you’re catching a train back to Birmingham.
Getting to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium from Birmingham
By train
Avanti West Coast runs trains from Birmingham New Street to London Euston. From Euston, the Victoria line goes directly to Seven Sisters and Tottenham Hale, both within walking distance of the stadium.
Four stations serve the ground. White Hart Lane, on the London Overground, is the closest, at about a five-minute walk. Northumberland Park is about 10 minutes away, and both stations are step-free to the platform.
By car: no public parking
The stadium is clear on this point: there’s no public parking for general admission ticket holders, and fans are told not to drive. Much of the surrounding area falls within a large Controlled Parking Zone, and tow trucks operate on event days.
Road closures also affect any car park that is close to the ground. Vehicles parked inside the closure area can’t leave until an hour after the event finishes.
Being dropped off or picked up
Event-day road closures stop taxis and private hire cars from getting close to the stadium. The stadium advises being dropped off and picked up at least a 10-to-15-minute walk (about half a mile) away. Choose a main road to the north or south of the ground.
On event days, the High Road closes between White Hart Lane and Lordship Lane/Lansdowne Road to general traffic. The closure starts two hours before kick-off and lasts until an hour after the event ends. Agree a pickup point outside that area in advance, and share it with everyone in your group.
Getting to Wembley Stadium from Birmingham
By train
Three stations serve the stadium: Wembley Park on the Jubilee and Metropolitan lines, Wembley Stadium on Chiltern Railways, and Wembley Central on the Bakerloo line and London Overground. From Wembley Park or Wembley Stadium station, the walk to the ground takes about eight minutes. Allow around 20 minutes if you’re starting from Wembley Central.
From Birmingham, Chiltern Railways runs from Moor Street and Snow Hill towards London Marylebone, and Wembley Stadium station is one stop from Marylebone. Alternatively, take Avanti to Euston, then the Underground or Overground out to Wembley. Check your route, as not every train stops at every station.
By car: pre-book official parking
Unlike Tottenham, Wembley has official car parks. If you drive, use the official stadium car parks and book in advance. Event-day parking has started from £40 per car, but check the current price when you book.
A residents-only parking scheme runs across the Wembley area on stadium event days. Brent Council fines illegally parked vehicles and may tow them away. Avoid the “pop-up” parking that’s sometimes advertised near the stadium; book through an official or trusted provider instead.
Taxis and drop-offs
On event days, there’s a taxi rank on Engineers Way, next to the OVO Arena Wembley. If you’re being dropped off or collected, agree a meeting point in advance. Expect heavy traffic and pedestrian crowds around the stadium before and after the game.
Driving from Birmingham: what to know
The drive to north London usually takes two and a half to three hours, depending on traffic. Drivers to Tottenham often use the M1 and M25, or the A406 North Circular. For Wembley, the M40 and A40, or the M1 and A406, are typical routes.
Two London charges are worth checking before you set off:
- ULEZ: Tottenham and Wembley are both inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, which covers all of Greater London. Non-compliant vehicles pay a daily charge.
- Congestion Charge: both stadiums are outside the central zone. However, the charge applies from 12pm to 6pm at weekends, so routes through central London on a Sunday afternoon would incur it.
Our London Congestion Charge guide explains the zone and how the charge works.
Train or road: which suits your NFL trip?
| Option | Works well for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Train | Solo fans and couples, especially from central Birmingham | Sunday engineering works, crowded trains home, last train times |
| Driving to Wembley | Groups happy to pre-book parking | Event-day traffic and a long drive home after a late finish |
| Driving to Tottenham | Not recommended | No public parking, a large CPZ and road closures |
| Chauffeur | Groups, hospitality guests and families | Drop-off outside the closure zone at Tottenham |
Sunday trains
Engineering works often take place on Sundays, and they can mean replacement buses or longer journeys. Check your route the week before and again on the morning of the game. Leave plenty of time after the final whistle, since the platforms will be busy with fans leaving at the same time.
Our comparison of chauffeur vs train from Birmingham to London covers the wider trade-offs.
Travelling by chauffeur from Birmingham
For a group, one car can be simpler than several train tickets and a late journey home. Your chauffeur collects you from home, takes you to an agreed drop-off point near the stadium and meets you there after the game. There’s no parking to book and no last train to catch.
At Tottenham, your chauffeur will drop off and collect outside the road closure area, in line with the stadium’s guidance. At Wembley, we’ll agree a pickup point away from the busiest roads. Groups of up to seven can travel together in a Mercedes-Benz V-Class.
If you’re planning a day out, perhaps with lunch before the game, hourly or full-day hire keeps the car available throughout. For more on journeys of this length, see our long-distance car service from Birmingham to London.
If you’d like a quote for one of the games, you can get a price online in a couple of minutes.
Corporate hospitality
Businesses taking clients to an NFL game can use a corporate chauffeur account. It includes a dedicated account manager, fixed rates and consolidated monthly VAT invoicing. Our hospitality and events service explains how we handle group bookings.
More events and match-day guides
For other events in the capital, see our London event chauffeur guide. If you’re staying closer to home this October, our Birmingham events guide for October 2026 covers what’s on in the city. Our football match chauffeur service covers match days across the Midlands too.
Book your NFL London transport
National Executive Transfers provides fixed-price chauffeur transfers from Birmingham and the Midlands to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Wembley in Mercedes-Benz E-Class, S-Class and V-Class vehicles. Tell us your game, group size and preferred pickup point, and we’ll plan the drop-off and collection around the road closures and the final whistle. Get a quote and book online.
Frequently Asked Questions
On Sunday 4 October (Colts v Commanders) and Sunday 11 October (Eagles v Jaguars) at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and Sunday 18 October (Texans v Jaguars) at Wembley. All three kick off at 2.30pm.
No. There's no public parking for general admission ticket holders, and the stadium sits within a large Controlled Parking Zone with event-day road closures. Fans are advised not to drive.
The stadium recommends being dropped off and picked up at least a 10-to-15-minute walk (about half a mile) away, on main roads to the north or south, because of road closures.
Yes, at the official stadium car parks, which you must book in advance. A residents-only parking scheme operates on surrounding streets on event days.
Take Chiltern Railways from Moor Street or Snow Hill towards Marylebone, or Avanti to Euston. Then continue to Wembley Stadium, Wembley Park or Wembley Central. Check your route, as not every train stops at every station.
With a 2.30pm kick-off, expect the game to end in the early evening, often around 6pm or later, because the clock stops frequently.
