The Miami Dolphins will travel to Europe in 2025 to play in the NFL’s first-ever game in Madrid, Spain. The game will take place during the 2025 regular season, with the exact date to be announced later. The Dolphins will be the designated “home” team at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the longtime home of Real Madrid CF, which features a retractable soccer field that can be converted into an American football field. The stadium has a capacity of over 78,000.
The Dolphins’ president and CEO, Tom Garfinkel, expressed excitement about the opportunity, stating that the team is “thrilled to play the NFL’s inaugural game in Spain, a country of rich history, tradition, and passion.” He also noted that the team believes this is just the beginning of their involvement in the region and looks forward to bringing the excitement and community of Dolphins football to Spain.
The NFL has been expanding its global footprint, and this game marks the league’s continued commitment to reaching new audiences worldwide. The Dolphins will be the eighth team to play an international game, with their most recent appearance being in 2023 in Germany.
The game is expected to be a major event, with the NFL able to schedule up to eight regular-season games internationally next season. In addition to the game in Spain, London is set to host three games, while one game will be played in Germany.