FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – The National Football League has announced the Atlanta Falcons will be one of the participating teams in the 2026 NFL Madrid game.
The game in Madrid will be one of a record nine international games in 2026 across four continents, seven countries and eight stadiums – and will be played at the world-class Bernabéu– home to Real Madrid C.F. as part of a multi-year partnership with the City of Madrid and Comunidad de Madrid.
“The passion for the NFL in Spain is at an all‑time high, and welcoming the Atlanta Falcons to Madrid for a regular‑season game is a historic moment for our growing fanbase,” said NFL Country Manager Rafa de los Santos. “I’m sure the Falcons will enjoy competing in such an iconic stadium as the Bernabéu, in one of the world’s great sporting capitals, Madrid, and that fans will once again experience firsthand the intensity, speed, and talent that make the NFL unique.”
“We are incredibly proud to be part of an NFL regular-season game in Madrid at the iconic Bernabéu,” said Falcons President and CEO Greg Beadles. “Atlanta and Madrid are a fitting match as we will host two of Spain’s group stage matches in the upcoming FIFA World Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. This opportunity reflects the continued global growth of both the NFL and the Atlanta Falcons, and we look forward to deepening our connection with our European community by hosting another sporting contest here at home and returning to Europe for the fourth time in six seasons. On behalf of our entire organization, we are excited to experience Spain’s rich culture and to collaborate with outstanding partners including Real Madrid C.F., the city of Madrid and the Comunidad de Madrid. The Falcons are honored to play a role in advancing the NFL’s international growth.”
Atlanta will play in the second NFL game hosted in Madrid after the Washington Commanders and Miami Dolphins played at the Bernabéu in 2025. This will be the sixth time the Falcons have played a regular season game outside of the United States, and the club’s fifth trip to Europe—fourth in six seasons. Atlanta played in Toronto in 2013, London in 2014, 2021 and 2023, and Berlin in 2025. In total, 62 regular-season NFL games have been played outside the United States to date.
The Falcons opponent, along with date, kickoff time and ticket information, will be announced at a later date. Fans interested in the 2026 game in Madrid should visit nfl.com/Madrid to stay updated on all the latest news and information.
Falcons Fan Travel, the Atlanta Falcons official travel program, is taking fans to Madrid for the ultimate game experience. The travel package includes everything – flights, hotel, exclusive events, meet and greet with former players, and the game-day experience. Fully refundable deposits are now open for this once-in-a-lifetime trip.
Spain is an important market for the NFL globally with 11 million fans. As part of a broader multi-year commitment to growing the game at every level in Spain, the NFL will also focus on year-round efforts to develop NFL Flag across the country. Flag football, the non‑contact format of the game, will make its debut as an Olympic sport in Los Angeles 2028 (LA28).
NFL Flag, the league’s official youth flag football program, launched in Spain in 2024 and is already reaching children in schools across Madrid, Barcelona and Zaragoza, with further expansion planned in partnership with Federación Española de Fútbol Americano (FEFA).
Fans can sign up for information on the 2026 NFL Madrid game here.
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