The Packers and Eagles are kicking off their 2024 NFL seasons far from their usual home fields, with Green Bay and Philadelphia facing each other in São Paulo, Brazil. This matchup is part of the NFL’s efforts to expand American football globally. However, viewers quickly noticed that the camera angle for this game was different from the typical NFL broadcast.
Why is the camera angle different for the Packers vs. Eagles game? The Sporting News explains:
The game is being held at Corinthians Arena, a soccer stadium that hosts Sport Club Corinthians Paulista. Soccer games are generally broadcast from a different angle compared to NFL games. As this is the only American football game in São Paulo this season, the NFL had to adapt to the stadium’s setup.
The broadcast angle is wider than usual for an NFL game. This change has led to some viewer confusion, similar to the reactions seen when broadcast angles shift in football or basketball games. The São Paulo angle is somewhat similar to the standard NFL view but is broader, resembling the all-22 film angle that shows all 22 players on the field.
Despite the adjustment, the camera angle became a topic of discussion online, generating both complaints and some positive feedback.
