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Falcons to Host NFL’s 2026 Madrid Game at Santiago Bernabéu

The move finalizes host assignments for a record nine international games, with matchup details to follow at the spring schedule release.

Overview

  • The NFL confirmed Atlanta as the designated home team for the Madrid regular-season game at Real Madrid’s Bernabéu under a multi-year agreement with city and regional authorities.
  • The opponent, game date and kickoff time will be announced with the full 2026 schedule, which is expected in spring.
  • Madrid is one of nine international games in 2026 across four continents, joining London (three games), Mexico City, Munich, Paris, Rio de Janeiro and Melbourne.
  • Spain is a priority growth market the league estimates at about 11 million fans, with expanded NFL Flag initiatives in partnership with FEFA.
  • This will be the NFL’s second regular-season game in Spain after the 2025 debut and the Falcons’ sixth regular-season game outside the United States.