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Former National Football League (NFL) players, Eric Ebron (left) and Khalen Saunders (right), are set to play in an exhibition football game in San José. / Photos courtesy of the National Football League (NFL).

NFL Players To Play American Football Exhibition Game In Costa Rica

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Published on Tuesday, April 21, 2026

By the A.M. Costa Rica staff

Two former National Football League (NFL) players, Eric Ebron and Khalen Saunders, are set to play in an exhibition football game in Costa Rica as part of an initiative aimed at inspiring young people to become more involved in sports.

The NFL stars will take the field for a one-time game featuring two teams made up of current players from the Costa Rica Football League and athletes from the University of Costa Rica. The game is scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, at Ernesto Rohrmoser Stadium in San José, with kickoff set for 8 p.m.

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The event, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored by the United States Embassy in Costa Rica, the University of Costa Rica’s sports program and the Costa Rica Football League.

Organizers say the goal is to highlight the power of sports to strengthen communities, expand opportunities and deepen ties between the United States and Costa Rica.

“Through training sessions, workshops and community activities, these standout NFL players will connect with university students and athletes, sharing lessons on teamwork, perseverance and how sports can open pathways to new opportunities,” the Embassy said in a statement.

Ebron, 33, was selected by the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft and also played for the Indianapolis Colts and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He now leads the Ebron Foundation, which focuses on youth empowerment.

Saunders, 29, most recently played for the New York Jets. He was selected in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs and has also played for the New Orleans Saints. He founded the Original Element Foundation, which promotes leadership and resilience among young people.

The Costa Rica Football League is the country’s official private organization responsible for organizing and overseeing the national American football championship.

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