The NFL officially announced on Monday that it will bring regular season football to Madrid, Spain, starting in the 2026 season. The games will be held at the iconic Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the world-renowned home of Real Madrid C.F.
According to Adam Schefter, the league has entered into a multi-year partnership with the City of Madrid and the Comunidad de Madrid. This agreement ensures that the NFL will have a consistent presence in Spain as part of its ongoing efforts to grow the game globally. The 2026 season will mark the first time an NFL regular season game is played in Spain, adding another major European market to the league's international schedule.
The Santiago Bernabéu Stadium recently completed a massive renovation project, which included the installation of a state-of-the-art retractable pitch, making it an ideal venue for multi-sport use. While the specific teams and dates for the 2026 Madrid game have not yet been determined, the partnership signals the NFL's commitment to expanding its reach beyond existing international hubs like London, Munich, and Frankfurt.
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