The Atlanta Falcons played the Indianapolis Colts in Berlin's Olympiastadion in November, losing 31-25 in an overtime thriller.
During the 2026 NFL season, the Falcons will play their sixth game outside the United States, appearing in the second-ever NFL game in the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid, Spain - the home of football giants Real Madrid.
The Washington Commanders and Miami Dolphins played the first-ever NFL game in Madrid last season. The Dolphins beat the Commanders 16-13 after overtime in November.
Rafa de los Santos, the NFL Country Manager for Spain, is excited to welcome the Falcons to Spain, where the sport is growing fast.
"The passion for the NFL in Spain is at an all‑time high, and welcoming the Atlanta Falcons to Madrid for a regular‑season game is a historic moment for our growing fanbase," De los Santos said on the NFL website.
"I'm sure the Falcons will enjoy competing in such an iconic stadium as the Bernabéu, in one of the world's great sporting capitals, Madrid, and that fans will once again experience firsthand the intensity, speed, and talent that make the NFL unique."
Atlanta Falcons President and CEO Greg Beadles is looking forward to playing in Spain - a country with a unique link to the Falcons: "Atlanta and Madrid are a fitting match as we will host two of Spain's group stage matches in the upcoming FIFA World Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
"This opportunity reflects the continued global growth of both the NFL and the Atlanta Falcons, and we look forward to deepening our connection with our European community by hosting another sporting contest here at home and returning to Europe for the fourth time in six seasons."
New uniforms and potential opponents
The Atlanta Falcons are set to unveil new uniforms on April 2nd.
The date, time, and opponents of the Falcons' game in Madrid will be announced during the NFL's schedule release in May. With the Falcons being the home team in Madrid, the list of possible opponents includes the Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, San Francisco 49ers, and Kansas City Chiefs.