FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — It's official. The Atlanta Falcons will play the Cincinnati Bengals on Nov. 8 in Madrid, Spain at Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. This date coincides with Week 9 of the 2026 season.
The game will be broadcast on NFL Network and is scheduled to kickoff at 9:30 a.m. EST.
"We are truly honored and deeply grateful for the opportunity to host the Cincinnati Bengals at the Bernabéu, one of the world's most iconic venues," Falcons President and CEO Greg Beadles said. "This matchup represents a unique opportunity to connect with fans in Spain, and we sincerely appreciate the NFL's continued commitment to growing the game on a global stage. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the horizon, we are thankful for the opportunity to begin building meaningful connections with Spanish supporters who will also experience our great city of Atlanta on the world stage."
This game is a continuation of the league's effort to grow the game internationally. In fact, earlier this year the league reached a multi-year deal to remain playing at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
The first NFL regular-season game in Spain was played at the Bernabéu in November of last season. The Miami Dolphins beat the Washington Commanders, 16-13, in overtime. The final count of total attendance at the Bernabéu that day was 78,610.
"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," NFL Country Manager Rafa de los Santos said earlier this year when the game's location was originally announced. "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."
Falcons Fan Travel, the Falcons official travel program, has put together a complete package to bring fans to Madrid. 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.
As a reminder to Falcons' season ticket holders, the 2026 membership will include one preseason game and eight regular season games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
This will be the sixth time the Falcons have played a regular season game outside of the United States, and it is the organization's fifth trip to Europe — the fourth in six seasons. Atlanta played in Toronto in 2013, London in 2014, 2021 and 2023, and Berlin in 2025. The Falcons were the home team in 2014 and 2021.
"Our players are incredibly appreciative of the chance to compete in such a historic setting, and we are committed to delivering a game that reflects the Bernabéu's rich tradition," Beadles concluded. "We are grateful to the NFL for entrusting us with a role in the league's international growth, and we look forward to creating an unforgettable experience for fans around the world."
