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NFL's First Regular-Season Game in Spain Set for Sunday at Madrid's Bernabéu

League officials with Madrid authorities cast the Bernabéu showcase as a catalyst for growth in a market of 11 million potential fans.

Overview

  • The Miami Dolphins face the Washington Commanders at 15:30 on Sunday at the Santiago Bernabéu.
  • Spain becomes the sixth country to host an official NFL game, following Mexico, the United Kingdom, Germany, Brazil and Ireland.
  • Roger Goodell joined Madrid leaders for a welcome event, describing the matchup as historic for the league and a bridge between countries.
  • More than €2 million were invested to adapt the venue, including NFL field dimensions, larger team benches, a new press room and clear-bag security rules.
  • Organizers project over 80,000 attendees and roughly €70 million in local economic impact, with fan zones, a halftime show by Bizarrap and Daddy Yankee, and road closures from 6:00 to 20:00 around the stadium on Saturday and Sunday.