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NFL’s First Regular-Season Game in Spain Set for Nov. 16 at Bernabéu

A week of fan events across Madrid underscores the league’s bid to grow a lasting Spanish fan base.

Overview

  • Miami Dolphins play the Washington Commanders on Sunday at 15:30 local time at Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu.
  • The citywide program runs Nov. 10–16 with a Dolphins Fan Zone at Plaza de España, an NFL Shop at the stadium presented by Visa and operated by Fanatics, a Wilson flag-football activation at Príncipe Pío, and free NFL Academy exhibitions at Estadio de Vallehermoso.
  • Halftime entertainment features Daddy Yankee alongside Argentine producer Bizarrap.
  • Organizers reported extraordinary demand with roughly 650,000–700,000 buyers/devices in initial queues; additional tickets and hospitality have been released, with standard seats around €85–€395 and premium packages up to about €849.
  • This Madrid game is part of a record seven-game international slate as the NFL expands globally toward more markets including Australia and Rio de Janeiro in 2026, with host cities pointing to strong economic impacts seen in London and Munich.