Bengals to Play Falcons in Madrid in 2026
Bengals • • sports
Key Points:
- The Cincinnati Bengals, led by quarterback Joe Burrow, will play their first international NFL game in seven years against the Atlanta Falcons on November 8 at Madrid's Bernabeu Stadium.
- The game marks the Bengals' third international appearance, with previous games held in London, and is part of the NFL's efforts to grow the sport globally.
- Burrow and Bengals' head coach Zac Taylor emphasized the importance of expanding the NFL's reach internationally, comparing it to basketball's global growth in past decades.
- This will be Burrow’s and captain Orlando Brown Jr.'s first overseas game, with the team looking forward to building its international fan base and leveraging the experience for team bonding.
- The Bengals hope to benefit from a bye week following the Madrid game, giving them strategic rest and preparation time during the NFL season.