Dolphins Designated Home Team for NFL’s Historic Game in Madrid
The Miami Dolphins will play in the NFL’s first regular season game in Spain this fall at the iconic Bernabéu Stadium
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Madrid: The Miami Dolphins are heading to Spain this fall for a big NFL game. It’s the first regular season matchup ever in the country, and it’s happening at the famous Bernabéu Stadium, home of Real Madrid.
The NFL is pretty excited about this. They see it as a way to grow the game globally. Brett Gosper from the NFL mentioned how this game shows the league’s appeal around the world. It’s a big deal!
This will be the Dolphins’ seventh international game. They’ve had a rough time overseas, with a record of 1-5. Their last game outside the U.S. was against the Chiefs in Frankfurt, Germany.
We’ll find out who they’re playing in Madrid when the NFL releases the full schedule this spring. But the Dolphins are already pumped about this opportunity.
Tom Garfinkel, the Dolphins’ president, shared his excitement about playing in Spain. He talked about the rich culture and the passionate fans there. He believes there’s a real interest in football in Spain, and they’re ready to connect with both old and new fans.
Plus, the Dolphins and the Bears have marketing rights in Spain, which is part of the NFL’s Global Markets Program. This is just the start for them in this vibrant region.
The NFL has also announced the home teams for other international games in 2025. The Jaguars, Jets, and Browns will host games in London, while the Colts will play in Berlin.