Bengals to play third international game in team history, take on Falcons in Spain
WLWT • • sports
Key Points:
- The Cincinnati Bengals will play the Atlanta Falcons in a regular season NFL game in Madrid, Spain, on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Bernabéu Stadium, with kickoff at 9:30 a.m. ET; the game will be broadcast on WLWT and NFL Network.
- This will be the Bengals' third international game in franchise history, following a tie in London in 2016 and a loss in London in 2019, and they have yet to secure a victory overseas.
- Bengals director of strategy and engagement Elizabeth Blackburn expressed excitement about expanding the team's global fanbase and contributing to the NFL's growth internationally through this Madrid game.
- The NFL is increasing its international presence with multiple games scheduled worldwide, including locations such as London, Mexico City, Munich, Paris, Brazil, and Australia during the 2026 season.
- The full 2026 NFL schedule will be released on Thursday night, and ticket information for all international games is available at nfl.com/internationalgames.