The NFL Roars Back to Madrid! Everything You Need to Know for the 2026 Game 🏈

It’s official! Following the unprecedented success of last year’s inaugural game, the roar of the crowd, the gridiron strategy, and the pure thrill of the NFL are returning to our home turf this 2026. Madrid is officially cementing its place on the global map of major sports with this second international series game, and we finally have all the essential details!

Whether you’re a die-hard Falcons or Bengals fan in the U.S. planning to cross the pond, or a local Madrileño eager to join the American football fever, this post is for you.

🏷️ P.S. We have a special 10% discount! If you have a ticket to the game, use the code NFLMADRID2026 to enjoy a 10% discount on the following selected services:Travel Planning (Custom trip design), Tapas Tour (Including our Vegan and Gluten-free tour options!), City Walking Tour (Guided city strolls), Bullfight Arena Tour (A visit to the iconic Las Ventas Bullring)Note: The code is valid exclusively for tours and events taking place between November 1st and November 15th, 2026. Just mention the code when booking to claim your discount!

📅 Key Details: Atlanta Falcons vs. Cincinnati Bengals (2026 NFL Madrid Game)

To make sure you don't miss a beat and can plan your trip perfectly, here is the official game day info:

• The Matchup: Atlanta Falcons vs. Cincinnati Bengals 🦅🐯

• The Date: Sunday, November 8th, 2026

• The Time: 3:30 PM (15:30 h) Local Time

• The Venue: Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

🎟️ How to Get Your Tickets

Keep a close eye on the ticket sales calendar so you don't miss out!

• VIP Tickets: Available starting June 5th.

• General Public Tickets: On sale starting July 9th.

Why the NFL in Madrid is No Longer a Novelty—It’s a Tradition

If the 2025 game was a statement of intent, 2026 is absolute confirmation: Madrid has joined the elite ranks of North American sports hosts, and it's here to stay.

• A Very Exclusive Club 🌍✨ For years, London and Germany held a monopoly on American football in Europe. Today, with the breathtaking, state-of-the-art Santiago Bernabéu Stadium running at full steam, Madrid proves it has the infrastructure, the atmosphere, and the passion to host the biggest show on Earth.

• The Ultimate Cultural Bridge ✈️ Thousands of fans will travel from Georgia and Ohio drawn by their teams, but they’ll stay for the city. It’s a golden opportunity for the world to discover the authentic Madrid, sparking a massive cultural and economic exchange.

• Football Fever in Spain 🏆 The sport continues to grow at a breakneck pace here. The local fanbase doesn't just stay up late on Sundays to watch the Super Bowl anymore—now they fill stadiums right in their own city. The atmosphere on the streets this November is going to be electric!

New to American Football? 🏈 A 1-Minute Crash Course

If you're a local checking this out after seeing all the hype last year, welcome to the club! Don't let the rulebook intimidate you; the premise is pure strategy:

• The Goal: Get the oval ball into the opposing team's end zone. This is called a Touchdown and is worth 6 points (plus an extra point if they kick it through the goalposts). 🥅

• Moving the Ball: The attacking team gets 4 attempts (called downs) to advance a minimum of 10 yards (about 9 meters). If they succeed, they get a fresh set of 4 downs to keep going. If they fail, the ball goes to the other team. 🔢

• The Mastermind 🧠: The key player is the Quarterback. He is the brains of the team—either launching those impossible downfield passes or handing the ball off to a running back to break through the defensive line.

  
  

Think of it as a human, high-impact game of chess. ♟️💥

Welcome to Madrid! An Invitation for NFL Fans

If you're reading this from the United States and are already mapping out your trip to see the Falcons or the Bengals this November: Congratulations and welcome to Madrid! 👋

You’ve picked the perfect destination. You’re coming for the football, but you’re going to fall in love with everything else. The passion you feel for your team on any given Sunday is the exact same passion we Madrileños feel for our food, our history, and our way of embracing life out on the streets. ❤️‍🔥

And let’s be honest: if you love a good pre-game tailgate, just wait until you experience a local tapeo (tapas crawl). 🍻

Your trip simply isn't complete if you only see the stadium. Make the most of your November days by exploring the truest side of the Spanish capital:

• Taste the REAL Food 🥘🍷 Skip the tourist traps. Join a Tapas Tour (available with full vegan and gluten-free adaptations!) and discover the traditional, family-run bars where locals actually eat.

• Walk Through History 🚶‍♂️🏛️ With our City Walking Tour, enjoy a stroll through the historic old town. Learn how a small medieval village transformed into the capital of a global empire, or get lost in the charming streets of the Literary Quarter (Barrio de las Letras).

• Culture & Tradition 🐂 If you’re intrigued by monumental architecture and deep-rooted local customs, our Bullfight Arena Tour will take you behind the scenes of the legendary Las Ventas Bullring.

• Travel Hassle-Free 🗺️ Let us map out your days in the city with our professional Travel Planning service, custom-built to seamlessly blend your NFL events with the very best Madrid has to offer.

Madrid awaits you with open arms this 2026. Enjoy the game, live the city, and take home memories that will last much longer than a touchdown pass.

Good luck, and may the best team win!