Atlanta Falcons vs Cincinnati Bengals set for NFL Madrid game at Santiago Bernabéu

The NFL has confirmed that the Atlanta Falcons will host the Cincinnati Bengals in a regular‑season game on 8 November 2026 at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid. The matchup, scheduled for a 9:30 a.m. ET kickoff (13:30 GMT), is the league’s second consecutive season at the renovated venue and part of a nine‑game international series spanning Europe, France, Australia and Brazil.

The Falcons will serve as the designated home team, featuring rising star running back Bijan Robinson, while the Bengals, led by quarterback Joe Burrow, make their first international regular‑season appearance since 2019. The event is supported by a multi‑year partnership among the NFL, the City of Madrid and Real Madrid C.F., with ticket packages and travel experiences already on sale. Fan reaction to the announced “fire game” in Madrid has been enthusiastic, highlighting the league’s push to grow American football’s profile in Europe.