NFL IN LATIN AMERICA: OVERVIEW
Good news: NFL is huge in Latin America, especially Mexico. The league has hosted regular season games in Mexico City since 2005, and NFL broadcasts are widely available throughout the region.
For American expats, this means excellent NFL betting options at local sportsbooks—often with better lines than you'd find in some US states. Combined with favorable time zones (games aren't at 3am like in Europe), Latin America is one of the best places to follow the NFL abroad.
HOW TO WATCH NFL GAMES
NFL Game Pass International
Best option for expats. NFL Game Pass International (via DAZN in most countries) offers live streaming of all games, including RedZone. Unlike the US version, international Game Pass includes live games, not just replays.
- Cost: ~$99-150/year depending on country
- Coverage: All games live, RedZone, NFL Network
- Devices: Phone, tablet, smart TV, browser
Local TV Broadcasts
- Mexico: ESPN, Fox Sports, TV Azteca (Spanish commentary)
- Brazil: ESPN Brasil, NFL Game Pass
- Colombia: ESPN Andina, Win Sports (limited)
- Argentina: ESPN Sur
Sports Bars
Major expat areas (CDMX Roma/Condesa, Medellín Poblado, São Paulo Vila Madalena) have sports bars showing NFL games. Great for Sunday afternoons with other fans.
TIME ZONE ADVANTAGE
Latin America has the best NFL time zones outside the US. Most countries are within 1-2 hours of Eastern Time, meaning games air at reasonable hours.
Compare this to Europe (6pm-3am) or Asia (2am-9am)—Latin America lets you watch games during normal waking hours.
BEST SPORTSBOOKS FOR NFL
Top Picks by Country
🇲🇽 MEXICO
Caliente has the deepest NFL markets—they understand American football. bet365 Mexico offers full English interface with comprehensive NFL props. Both are SEGOB licensed.
🇨🇴 COLOMBIA
Betsson is the best choice—English interface, excellent NFL coverage, Coljuegos licensed. Stake also offers strong NFL markets with crypto deposits.
🇧🇷 BRAZIL
bet365 Brazil and Betsson Brazil both offer comprehensive NFL coverage. Stake works well if you don't have CPF for PIX deposits.
NFL Market Types Available
- Game lines: Spread, moneyline, total (all books)
- Player props: Passing yards, rushing yards, TDs (most books)
- Team props: First score, halftime lead (most books)
- Live betting: In-play markets (all major books)
- Futures: Super Bowl, division winners, MVP (all books)
- Same-game parlays: Combine multiple props (Betsson, bet365)
🏈 BETSSON - BEST FOR NFL
Full English interface. Comprehensive NFL props. Licensed across Latin America. Excellent live betting.
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NFL BETTING TIPS FOR EXPATS
Line Shopping
Open accounts at multiple sportsbooks. NFL lines can vary by 1-2 points between books. A -3 at one book might be -2.5 at another—that half point matters.
Timing
Lines move throughout the week. Sharp money often comes in early (Sunday night for next week's games). Public money hits later. Watch for line movement.
Props Advantage
International books sometimes have less efficient prop markets than US books. If you have strong player knowledge, there may be value in props that locals don't follow as closely.
Live Betting
With games at reasonable hours, you can actually watch and live bet effectively. This is harder if games are at 3am. Take advantage of real-time viewing.
🎯 Key Advantage
Latin American sportsbooks offer NFL betting that rivals or exceeds what's available in many US states. You get full market access, competitive lines, and games at watchable times. The expat NFL experience is genuinely good.
American or British Expat?
We have step-by-step guides specifically for expats dealing with US/UK banking blocks, passport verification, and finding sportsbooks that actually work for foreigners.
FAQ
Can I bet on my phone during games?
Yes. All major books (Betsson, bet365, Caliente, Stake) have mobile apps or responsive websites with live betting.
Are NFL lines as good as US sportsbooks?
Comparable for main markets (spread, total, moneyline). Props may have slightly higher juice but good coverage. Shop around.
Can I bet on NFL without a local bank account?
Yes. Use Stake with crypto, or cash deposits (OXXO in Mexico, Efecty in Colombia).