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.