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Follow on Google News | Bucs Sort Out Wem-Bear-ly DateEnd of NFL Lockout Signals Return to London: American football is back with fans now able to book tickets with Thomson Sport to watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the Chicago Bears at Wembley Stadium in October.
By: Lucy Flew The new Collective Bargaining Agreement between the players and owners not only finalises the 2011/2012 schedule, meaning fans can start booking their trips to the States, but also guarantees that Wembley will stage its fifth regular-season game in October. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Chicago Bears, both previous Super Bowl winners, will head to the UK for the game on 23rd October 2011. It will be a welcome return to Wembley Stadium for the Bears on the 25th anniversary of playing in the first official NFL game staged in the UK. The Wembley games, known as the International Series, are always held in front of sell-out crowds and bring all the high-energy entertainment that has come to be expected of the NFL. Fans can secure their place at the game with Thomson Sport, Official Travel Partner of the NFL in the UK. Prices start from £177pp including one night B&B accommodation at the 3* St Giles Hotel and Official NFL Lower End Zone game ticket. Optional upgrades are available. Thomson Sport also offers official packages for fans to attend regular season games in the USA. For more information call Thomson Sport on 0845 121 2018 or visit http://www.thomsonsport.com/ - Ends - 29th July 2011 Note to Editors: NFL Lockout is the term used to describe the salary dispute between players and the team owners which threatened a delay to the 2011/2012 season. The dispute was resolved in time, which will result in a timely start to the season without disruption. Thomson Sport TUI Travel’s Sport Division is part of the Specialist & Activity Sector of TUI Travel PLC. The Sport Division, which includes Thomson Sport, is a unique collection of some of the most established sports travel & event brands in the world. The division specializes in delivering exceptional services and logistics to major worldwide sporting events for fans, teams, clubs and sponsors. Appointments include official Travel Agent for The NFL, Rugby World Cup 2011, British & Irish Lions Tours, Ashes Series, ICC Cricket World Cup, ICC World Twenty20, ICC Official Tour Provider, Rugby World Cup Sevens, Hong Kong Sevens, Participating Tour Operator for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, Official Overseas Travel Provider for englandfans, The FA’s official supporters club and Travel Provider for UEFA Under 21 Championships 2009, Wimbledon Championship and The British Grand Prix. Companies in the portfolio include www.gulliverstravel.co.uk, www.thomsonsport.com, www.sportsworld.co.uk, www.eventsinternational.co.uk, www.sportabroad.co.uk, www.thefanatics.com, www.williment.co.nz and www.astsports.com.au. For Further Information Please Contact: Lucy Flew, PR Executive Tel: 07960 021719 or 020 8971 2968 Email: lucy.flew@tuiactivitypr.com End
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