Madrid Spain Will Host First Ever NFL Regular Season Game
The NFL loves international games and the 2025 season will feature more of them. However, the next season will have a historic international event. Madrid Spain will host its first-ever NFL regular season game. The National Football League today announced that the Miami Dolphins will play as the designated team. And the game will take place at the iconic Bernabéu Stadium. Home to Spanish soccer team Real Madrid C.F, in partnership with the city of Madrid and Comunidad de Madrid.
According to Head of Europe and APAC at the NFL Brett Gosper:
“The exciting first-ever game in Spain underlines the NFL’s continued commitment to expanding its global footprint and reaching new audiences across the world. The Miami Dolphins playing at the Bernabéu Stadium, home to Real Madrid C.F., showcases the global appeal of the league and of our sport, in what promises to be a historic moment.”
The Dolphins’ opponent, along with game date and kickoff time, will be announced when the full 2025 NFL schedule is revealed this spring. However, the team is excited to work with the NFL on expanding global recognition. Miami Dolphins Vice Chairman, President and CEO Tom Garfinkel said:
“We are thrilled to play the NFL’s inaugural game in Spain, a country of rich history, tradition and passion and home to a vibrant Dolphins fanbase. There is a hunger for football in this market, and we are proud to join with the NFL in growing the game internationally while engaging with old and new fans alike. With the unique synergy between Miami and Madrid, we believe this is only the beginning for us in this incredible region and we look forward to bringing the excitement and community of Dolphins football to Spain in 2025 and beyond.”
Madrid Spain Will Host First Ever NFL Regular Season Game
Both the Miami Dolphins and Chicago Bears hold marketing rights in Spain as part of the league’s Global Markets Program. This program is an initiative that awards NFL clubs international marketing rights to build brand awareness and fandom beyond the U.S., through fan engagement, events and commercial opportunities. Since the Dolphins say they have a vibrant fanbase in Spain this game could be quite lucrative to the team and the NFL.
The NFL will play two regular season games in London at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Featuring the New York Jets and the Cleveland Browns as designated teams. Berlin, Germany will host a game at the Olympic Stadium Berlin, with the Indianapolis Colts as the designated team. Jacksonville Jaguars will return to Wembley Stadium in London to operate a home game.
International games are becoming a big business for the NFL.
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