The Cincinnati Bengals are set to make their third international appearance in franchise history. On Tuesday, NFL officials announced the team will face the Atlanta Falcons in Madrid during Week 9 of the regular season.
The game is scheduled for Sunday, November 8 at Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. The matchup will air live on NFL Network.
During a Tuesday press conference, Bengals head coach Zac Taylor was asked about the possibility of an international game. He responded,
"I’m all for it."His remarks came hours before the official announcement from the NFL.
This marks the Bengals’ third regular-season game played outside the United States. Their previous international appearances included matchups in London in 2016 and 2019.
The full international schedule for the 2026 season is set to be unveiled on Wednesday morning, with the complete slate released on Thursday night.
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