The NFL returns to the Santiago Bernabéu on November 8, 2026, when the Cincinnati Bengals face the Atlanta Falcons in Week 9 of the regular season, with Atlanta hosting as the designated home team. The fixture is the second regular season NFL game ever played in Spain, and the first of a multi-year partnership between the league, the City of Madrid, the Community of Madrid and Real Madrid C.F. that will keep American football at the Bernabéu for years to come.
GOAL has everything you need to know below, from kickoff time to the cheapest way to get in the door.
When is the NFL Madrid 2026 game?
| Date & Time | Fixture | Location | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 8, 15:30 CET | Cincinnati Bengals at Atlanta Falcons | Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Madrid | Tickets |
Where to buy NFL Madrid 2026 tickets?
Official tickets are sold through the NFL's Spanish Ticketmaster platform, and you will need an NFL Ticketmaster account to buy, which you can set up for free at nfl.com/international/ticketaccount before you start browsing seats. The sale rolled out in stages, with an Amex cardholder presale in late May, hospitality packages opening on June 5, and general admission going live on July 9. All three windows are now open, so general sale tickets are available to buy right now.
If you want a more complete trip sorted in one go, SportsBreaks offers official ticket and hotel packages, while On Location, the NFL's official hospitality partner, has premium packages that can bundle seating, hotels, flights and tours for fans making a full weekend of it.
StubHub is your best option if the official sale does not have the seat you are after, or if you are booking closer to matchday. Listings are already live for this fixture, with well over 200 tickets currently available across every part of the stadium, all backed by StubHub's FanProtect guarantee.
How much are NFL Madrid 2026 tickets?
The NFL has published official all-in prices for the Bengals-Falcons game, meaning the price you see already includes all fees with no surprises at checkout, a new approach for every international game in 2026. The cheapest official category starts from €93.40, while the most expensive seats in the house run up to €438.75, with child tickets also available in selected categories.
For fans working from a tighter budget, the resale market can undercut even the official cheapest tier. Listings on the secondary market currently start from as little as 85 US dollars, with an average resale price sitting closer to 300 US dollars once demand and seat location are factored in. As with any major international fixture, prices only tend to climb as matchday approaches, so locking in a seat early is the safest way to get the best possible price.
Hospitality is a different tier entirely, with premium packages through Ticketmaster and On Location running well beyond a standard ticket, reflecting the added extras like lounge access, dining and, in some cases, travel and hotel stays bundled in.
Everything you need to know about the NFL Madrid 2026 game
This will be the Falcons' fourth game in Europe in six seasons and their first appearance in Spain, while the Bengals make their first ever trip to Madrid as a franchise. Atlanta holds marketing rights in Spain as part of the NFL's Global Markets Program, which is what made them the natural pick to host once the league confirmed its return to the Bernabéu.
The Madrid game is just one stop on the NFL's biggest ever international slate. The 2026 International Series features nine games in total, starting with the 49ers facing the Rams in Melbourne, Australia in Week 1, and also taking in Rio de Janeiro, three games in London, and the league's first ever regular season fixture in Paris, where the Steelers face the Saints at the Stade de France. The slate wraps up in Munich, where the Patriots meet the Lions, before closing out in Mexico City with the Vikings against the 49ers.
Kickoff for the Madrid game is set for 15:30 local time, which is 9:30am ET, with the game broadcast live on NFL Network for fans watching from home. For those making the trip, expect the same electric, sold out atmosphere that defined the 2025 debut, with Spanish fans having proven themselves some of the most passionate in Europe for American football.
Everything you need to know about the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
The Santiago Bernabéu, home of Real Madrid, has become one of the most talked about venues in world sport following its recent renovation, and it is exactly that transformation that makes it such a natural fit for the NFL. The stadium's new retractable pitch allows the grass field to be swapped out for American football's marking and turf setup without disturbing the surface underneath, while the redeveloped roof and expanded seating bowl give the ground a genuinely different atmosphere from a typical NFL Sunday.
If you are travelling to the game, plan your route carefully. The Santiago Bernabéu metro station on Line 10 is currently closed for reconstruction work, with services suspended between Nuevos Ministerios and Cuzco expected to run through the rest of the year. The easiest alternatives are the Cercanías train to Nuevos Ministerios, an EMT bus, or the free replacement shuttle service running on matchday, so it is worth building a little extra time into your journey to the stadium.
With the Bernabéu already having hosted one sold out NFL crowd and a permanent slot on the calendar now secured, this is shaping up to be one of the standout stops on the entire 2026 international slate.