Miami Dolphins to Host NFL's First-Ever Game in Spain at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in 2025

Jan 17, 2025, 12:34 PM

The Miami Dolphins have been designated as the home team for the NFL's first-ever regular-season game in Spain, scheduled to take place in Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, home to Real Madrid C.F., during the 2025 season. This historic game marks the NFL's expansion into the Spanish market, with the Dolphins' opponent and the exact date of the game to be announced in the spring when the full 2025 NFL schedule is revealed. The Dolphins, alongside the Chicago Bears, hold marketing rights in Spain as part of the NFL's Global Markets Program, aimed at building brand awareness and fandom internationally. The game underscores the NFL's commitment to growing the sport globally, with the league planning up to eight international games in 2025, including games in London and Berlin. Dolphins vice chairman, president and CEO Tom Garfinkel expressed excitement about playing in Spain, a country with a vibrant Dolphins fanbase. Brett Gosper, head of Europe and APAC at the NFL, highlighted the global appeal of the league. Emilio Butragueño, Real Madrid's institutional relations director, welcomed the partnership with the NFL.