The Atlanta Falcons will be one of the participating teams for the upcoming 2026 NFL Madrid game, the NFL announced Tuesday.
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 Bernabéu– home to Real Madrid C.F. as part of a multi-year partnership with the City of Madrid and Comunidad de Madrid.
Last season, the Falcons played the Colts in Berlin, Germany.
“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 in a statement. “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.”
The Falcons’ opponent, along with the game date and kickoff time, will be announced when the full 2026 NFL schedule is revealed this spring.
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