NFL Announces Second Regular Season Game to be Held in Madrid
The NFL will hold its second regular-season game in Madrid, Spain, featuring the Atlanta Falcons, coached by Kevin Stefanski, against the Cincinnati Bengals at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium.
Cleveland Akron, OH, November 4, 2026 — The National Football League (NFL) has confirmed plans to stage its second-ever regular-season game in Madrid, Spain. The upcoming international matchup will feature the Atlanta Falcons facing off against the Cincinnati Bengals. The game is scheduled to take place at the iconic Santiago Bernabéu stadium, a venue known for hosting major sporting and cultural events.
This event marks a significant expansion of the NFL’s international series, with Madrid being added as a host city. The league previously held a regular-season game in Germany, and this move to Spain underscores a growing global interest in American football. The Atlanta Falcons, one of the participating teams, are coached by Kevin Stefanski.
The Santiago Bernabéu stadium, home to Real Madrid C.F., will serve as the host venue. This historic stadium has undergone recent renovations, positioning it to accommodate large-scale international sporting events. Further details regarding the exact date of the game and ticket information were not immediately available.
The NFL has been actively increasing its global footprint, with regular-season games now held annually in London and Germany. The addition of Madrid to the international schedule highlights the league’s commitment to engaging with fans in new markets and fostering the growth of the sport worldwide.
Specifics about the operational aspects of bringing an NFL game to Madrid, including logistics and fan engagement initiatives, are expected to be released by the league in the coming months. The matchup between the Falcons and the Bengals is anticipated to draw considerable attention from both U.S. and European football enthusiasts.
The exact date and time for this second NFL regular-season game in Madrid have not yet been announced.
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