{"id":302658,"date":"2026-10-08T22:50:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T22:50:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/302658\/"},"modified":"2026-10-08T22:50:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T22:50:11","slug":"eagles-abroad-london-matchup-fuels-big-business-for-fan-travel-companies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/302658\/","title":{"rendered":"Eagles abroad: London matchup fuels big business for fan travel companies"},"content":{"rendered":"

LONDON (WPVI) — The Eagles’ trip to London means big business for travel companies, pubs and local businesses welcoming thousands of fans from the Philadelphia region.<\/p>\n

Supporters making the journey across the Atlantic are expected to spend thousands of dollars on what many describe as the trip of a lifetime.<\/p>\n

Eagles fans have been arriving in waves, creating a sea of green from Philadelphia International Airport to London’s Heathrow Airport as anticipation builds for Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.<\/p>\n

For some, that level of fandom has become a business.<\/p>\n

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Vince Risotto from True Fan Travel makes it his mission to see that sports trips go smoothly from tailgates to lavish boat parties to excursions.<\/p>\n

“People can go to London on their own. The reason people come with us is the community. We take care of all the logistics,” Risotto said.<\/p>\n

What began with organized trips to Philadelphia Eagles road games has grown into a larger business serving fans of multiple teams and sports.<\/p>\n

Eagles in London: Live updates ahead of game vs. Jaguars<\/a><\/p>\n

Travel organizers say one of the most enjoyable aspects of the London experience is watching American football fans interact with local supporters.<\/p>\n

“There’s a lot of local UK fans that will be there to support, so they sort of bring a little bit of the soccer traditions and the singing and things like that,” said travel organizer Mike Mizuno.<\/p>\n

Demand for Eagles travel packages has been especially strong, particularly when international destinations are involved.<\/p>\n

“It’s a really fun process to start,” Mizuno said. “We’re tracking the games before the schedule even comes out. There were rumors the Eagles were going to be playing overseas. There was a rumor they were going to play in London. The second the announcement came, that’s when we started booking things.”<\/p>\n

Stay with Action News all week long as we bring you the sights, fan excitement, and team updates ahead of kickoff.<\/p>\n

The Eagles will face the Jaguars on Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.<\/p>\n

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