The Atlanta Falcons have received confirmation regarding their international game for the 2026 season. The team will be traveling to Madrid, Spain, where they are slated to compete at the renowned Bernabéu Stadium, which is famously home to Real Madrid C.F.
While the official opponent has not been announced, indications suggest that the Kansas City Chiefs will be their challengers, with the Falcons designated as the home team for this matchup. This event marks a significant moment as it will be only the second time in NFL history that a regular season game is held in Spain, following a game in November 2025 involving the Miami Dolphins and Washington Commanders.
This encounter will represent the fifth time the Falcons have participated in a regular-season game outside of the United States. Their most recent international appearance occurred in Germany against the Indianapolis Colts in 2025, where the Falcons experienced a heartbreaking loss in overtime after surrendering a lead in the fourth quarter. Historically, the Falcons have faced challenges abroad, holding a record of 1-3 in international contests.
In addition to the game in Germany, the Falcons have ventured to London three times, with their last visit resulting in a 23-7 defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2023. Their other London games included a 27-20 victory over the New York Jets and a narrow 22-21 loss to the Detroit Lions.
This upcoming game in Madrid will be the third instance in which the Falcons have been designated as the “home” team in an international game, having previously held this status in 2021 and 2014. According to NFL officials, a total of 62 regular season games have taken place worldwide, with cities such as London, Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Madrid, Dublin, São Paulo, Mexico City, and Toronto having served as hosts.
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In addition to the Falcons” game, several other international games are scheduled for 2026, further expanding the global reach of the NFL.
