The NFL will stage its second regular-season game in Madrid when the Cincinnati Bengals face the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Real Madrid's iconic Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
Bengal and Falcons to play regular-season clash in Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu
The announcement, made Tuesday via the league's social channels, comes just days before the full 2026 NFL schedule release on Thursday. It builds on a multi-year agreement with Real Madrid to host games at the newly renovated Bernabéu, following the league's first Madrid game in 2025.
The matchup features two competitive teams: the Bengals, led by quarterback Joe Burrow, and a Falcons squad featuring standout running back Bijan Robinson. The game underscores the NFL's strategy to grow international audiences, with 2026 set to feature a record number of games played outside the United States, including new stops in Melbourne, Rio de Janeiro, and Paris.
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