by: Nick Kosko 10 hours ago nickkosko59
The NFL agreed to a long term deal to play games in Madrid, Spain, according to a release from the league. In 2026, the NFL is set to return to Bernabeu Stadium, home of Real Madrid.
Not only will the league go there in 2026, they’ll play games during the regular season at that location for years to come. Since the schedule hasn’t been released yet, it’s still to-be-determined as to who will play overseas next fall.
According to Pro Football Talk , the Chicago Bears, Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins have marketing rights to the city as part of the NFL’s international program. Considering the Dolphins just played in Madrid, the Bears or Chiefs could be likely candidates for next year’s game.
Not only will the NFL go to Madrid next year and beyond, the international footprint expanded. Originally, they played games in London but now it’s expanded to three games in London,one in France, one in Melbourne, Australia, one in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil and one in Munich, Germany, all set for 2026.
Not only has the NFL expanded its footprint to Madrid, Europe could be next as a whole. Talk about world domination!