In an exciting development, the National Football League (NFL) unveiled its plans to host a regular-season game in Madrid, Spain, in 2025. This marks a significant milestone for the league as it will be the first time an NFL game is played in the vibrant city of Madrid.

The game is set to take place at the iconic Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the renowned home of Real Madrid C.F. Known for its rich history and passionate fanbase, the stadium is the perfect backdrop for this momentous event.

Madrid will become the fourth European city to host an NFL regular-season game, joining the ranks of London, Frankfurt, and Munich. This expansion demonstrates the league's commitment to global growth and its efforts to connect with fans around the world.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell expressed his excitement about this new venture, stating, "Playing a game in Madrid in 2025 highlights the continued expansion of the league's global footprint and the accelerated ambitions to take our game to more fans around the world. We are proud to partner with Real Madrid C.F., a global brand, together with the City of Madrid and Comunidad de Madrid, to bring a spectacular regular-season game to Spain at the world-class Santiago Bernabéu Stadium."

This announcement follows the NFL's history of international games, including 50 regular-season games played across London, Munich, Frankfurt, Mexico City, and Toronto. The league is set to make its debut in South America in 2024, with a regular-season game scheduled in São Paulo, Brazil.

The NFL's commitment to international games is further evident with its decision to increase the league-operated international game inventory from four to up to eight games a season, starting in 2025. This move aims to engage fans worldwide and provide more opportunities for global expansion.

It is important to note that the Madrid game will be one of the four neutral-site international games scheduled each year, as per the expanded NFL schedule implemented in 2021. In 2024, London will host three games, two at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and one at Wembley Stadium. Germany will also continue its NFL tradition, with a game set to be held at the Allianz Arena, Home of FC Bayern Munich, for the third consecutive year.

As the NFL continues to explore new markets and engage fans across the globe, the 2025 regular-season game in Madrid represents a landmark moment in the league's international expansion strategy. Football enthusiasts in Spain can look forward to witnessing a thrilling clash of NFL teams at the prestigious Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, bringing the spirit of American football to their doorstep.