Bengals announce Madrid game vs. Falcons: Comments from Joe Burrow and others

TL;DR

The Cincinnati Bengals will face the Atlanta Falcons in Madrid on November 8, 2026, as part of the NFL's International Games. The game will take place at Bernabéu Stadium and will be broadcast on NFL Network.

Key points

Bengals to play Falcons in Madrid on November 8, 2026
Game part of NFL's International Games
Kickoff at 9:30 AM ET at Bernabéu Stadium

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Nov 27, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) reacts against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images | Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images The Cincinnati Bengals have officially announced that they’ll play the Atlanta Falcons in Madrid, Spain, as part of the NFL’s 2026 International Games. The game will take place on Sunday, November 8, at Bernabéu Stadium and will air on NFL Network. Kickoff is set for 9:30 AM ET. Ticket information will be announced on the NFL’s official website at a later date. “We are excited to take the Bengals abroad again and build upon the incredible support of our global fanbase and help the league continue to grow the game of football across the world,” said Bengals Director of Strategy and Engagement Elizabeth Blackburn in a press release. “This Madrid game is a special opportunity to showcase the passion, energy, and community that define the Bengals’ fandom worldwide.” Joe Burrow has been pushing for an international game for several years now, and the Bengals QB has finally gotten his wish to play abroad. He hopes to help the Bengals make a global impact similar to that of Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls in the 90s. “The game has a lot of room to grow. Just like basketball did in the ’80s and ’90s,” . “The Bulls kind of spearheaded that. Made it global, and hopefully the Bengals can do the same thing over the next couple of years for the NFL.” Head coach Zac Taylor offered a sentiment about enhancing the Bengals brand globally. “It’s an unbelievable opportunity to grow the game internationally. That’s an important part of what we do,” Taylor said. “I think it’s awesome the brand of the Bengals gets extended internationally. We’ve got a lot of great players on the team that the world will get to watch on center stage.” This will be the Bengals’ third international game ever after venturing to London in the 2016 and 2019 seasons, going 0-1-1 in said games. Time to get that first international W.

Q&A

When will the Bengals play the Falcons in Madrid?

The Bengals will play the Falcons on Sunday, November 8, 2026.

Where will the Bengals vs. Falcons game be held?

The game will be held at Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, Spain.

What time is the Bengals vs. Falcons game scheduled to start?

Kickoff for the game is set for 9:30 AM ET.