Portsmouth Woman Named Ravens' 2025 International Fan of the Year

Jamie Pembroke's passion for the NFL team began during a summer trip to Ocean City, Maryland.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Jamie Pembroke, a 38-year-old from Portsmouth, England, has been named the Baltimore Ravens' 2025 International Fan of the Year. Pembroke first discovered her love for the Ravens during a summer trip to Ocean City, Maryland in 2010, where she attended a backyard barbecue and was instantly hooked on watching the team play. Over the past 15 years, Pembroke has become a dedicated Ravens fan, hosting watch parties in the UK, attending games in London, and even turning off social media to watch recorded games when she can't stay up late.

Why it matters

Pembroke's story highlights the global reach of the NFL and how the league's international fanbase continues to grow. As one of 32 nominees for the NFL's International Fan of the Year award, Pembroke's passion for the Ravens exemplifies how the sport is building bridges across borders and cultivating a sense of community among fans worldwide.

The details

During her summer in Ocean City in 2010, Pembroke was working at an amusement park on a student work and travel visa. After attending a backyard barbecue and watching a Ravens game, she was instantly hooked on the team. Over the years, Pembroke has attended NFL games in London, including a Ravens game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2017, and has hosted late-night watch parties in the UK to share her love of the sport with friends and colleagues.

  • In the summer of 2010, Pembroke visited Ocean City, Maryland on a student work and travel visa.
  • In 2011, Pembroke attended her first NFL game in London, a Bears-Buccaneers matchup.
  • In 2012, Pembroke watched the Patriots and Rams square off in London.
  • In 2017, Pembroke finally got to watch the Ravens in person when they played the Jacksonville Jaguars in London.
  • In 2023, Pembroke watched Zay Flowers catch his first career touchdown in front of her at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in a Ravens-Titans game.

The players

Jamie Pembroke

A 38-year-old woman from Portsmouth, England who was named the Baltimore Ravens' 2025 International Fan of the Year.

Abbie Pembroke

Jamie Pembroke's sister.

Edgar

The Baltimore Ravens' mascot.

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What they’re saying

“For me, being an international NFL fan isn't just about watching games. It's about building bridges across borders, helping others discover the sport I love, and growing a community that feels like family.”

— Jamie Pembroke (statenews.net)

“I had no expectations at all that this is what the whole thing was for, and it hit me like a ton of bricks.”

— Jamie Pembroke (statenews.net)

What’s next

Pembroke will visit Baltimore in April before representing the Ravens at the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, a perk of being a club's International Fan of the Year nominee. Before the draft, she'll get a tour of M&T Bank Stadium, where she hopes to attend her first home Ravens game sooner than later.

The takeaway

Pembroke's story showcases the global appeal of the NFL and how the league's international fanbase continues to grow. Her passion for the Ravens, which began during a summer trip to the US, demonstrates how the sport can build connections across borders and foster a sense of community among fans worldwide.