American Bowl
Definition
A series of National Football League (NFL) preseason exhibition games held outside the United States, primarily in Europe, Japan, and Australia, from 1986 to 2000, aimed at expanding the league's international appeal.
A postseason college football all-star game featuring top prospects, first played in January 2026 at Victory Field, designed to spotlight future professional talent.
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Back in the '90s, the American Bowl turned London into gridiron central, proving even the Queen couldn't resist a good tailgate.
The 2026 American Bowl had scouts drooling over rookies who tackled like pros and celebrated like TikTok influencers.
Forget the Super Bowl ads; the American Bowl was where NFL teams tested if their stars could jet-lag and still sack the quarterback.
My fantasy league buddy swears the American Bowl curse dooms any player who shines abroad to a bench-warmer fate back home.