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NFL Kicks Off First Regular-Season Game in Spain at Madrid’s Bernabéu

City officials forecast more than €70 million in spending with over 80,000 attendees.

Overview

  • Miami Dolphins face the Washington Commanders in a Week 11 matchup, with kickoff at 15:30 local time at the Santiago Bernabéu.
  • Madrid’s security and mobility plan includes road closures around the stadium from 06:00 to 20:00 on November 15–16, with resident access by accreditation.
  • The Bernabéu was reconfigured to NFL specifications after investments exceeding €2 million, adding goalposts, expanded field dimensions, larger benches and new media spaces.
  • Entertainment and outreach include a halftime show featuring Bizarrap and Daddy Yankee, team fan zones and youth clinics across the city.
  • Spain becomes the sixth country to host an official NFL game as the league targets up to 11 million potential fans, following ticket demand reported at more than 700,000 requests.