Atlanta Falcons Confirmed for 2026 Madrid NFL Game
The Atlanta Falcons are scheduled to participate in an NFL game in Madrid, Spain, in 2026. The NFL has confirmed the Falcons' participation in this previously announced Madrid game.
The game is expected to be a home game for the Atlanta Falcons. The team will play eight additional home games in Atlanta that season, aligning with the NFC teams' allocation of nine home games in 2026.
Game Details and Venue
The game is slated to occur at Bernabéu, the home stadium of soccer team Real Madrid. A specific date for the game has not yet been announced, but it is anticipated to follow the standard 9:30 a.m. ET kickoff time for NFL games in Europe.
Potential Opponents
Other teams with existing international games, such as the Lions, 49ers, and Saints, have been excluded as potential opponents for the Madrid game.
Two of the Falcons' 2026 home opponents, the Bears and Chiefs, hold international marketing rights in Spain, positioning them as possible opponents for the Madrid event.
Global NFL Expansion
The NFL intends to host a total of nine international games this season. Locations include Madrid, Melbourne, Rio de Janeiro, Paris, Munich, Mexico City, and three games in London.