The Miami Dolphins are set to make history this fall as they travel to Madrid for the NFL’s first regular-season game in Spain. The NFL has designated the Dolphins as the home team for this momentous occasion, which will take place at the illustrious Bernabéu Stadium, the iconic home of Spanish soccer giants Real Madrid.
Brett Gosper, the head of Europe and APAC at the NFL, expressed the league’s excitement about this groundbreaking event, stating, “The exciting first-ever game in Spain underlines the NFL’s continued commitment to expanding its global footprint and reaching new audiences across the world.” Gosper emphasized the significance of the Dolphins playing at the Bernabéu Stadium, which showcases the league’s global appeal and the sport’s popularity, promising a historic moment for all involved.
This game marks the Dolphins’ seventh regular-season appearance on international soil. With a record of 1-5 overall in overseas games, their most recent international matchup was against the Kansas City Chiefs in Frankfurt, Germany, during the 2023 season. The opponent for the Madrid game will be revealed when the NFL releases its full 2025 schedule this spring.
Miami Dolphins’ vice chairman, president, and CEO, Tom Garfinkel, expressed his enthusiasm for participating in the NFL’s inaugural game in Spain. Garfinkel highlighted the rich history, tradition, and passion of the country, as well as the vibrant Dolphins fanbase in Spain. He emphasized the growing demand for football in the Spanish market and the organization’s commitment to expanding the game internationally while engaging both existing and new fans. Garfinkel sees the game in Madrid as the beginning of a long-term relationship between the Dolphins and the region, aiming to bring the excitement and community of Dolphins football to Spain in 2025 and beyond.
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The Dolphins, along with the Chicago Bears, have secured marketing rights in Spain as part of the NFL’s Global Markets Program. The league has now announced the designated home teams for all five international games in the 2025 regular season. In addition to the Dolphins’ game in Madrid, the Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Jets, and Cleveland Browns will host games in London, while the Indianapolis Colts will participate in the NFL’s first-ever regular-season game in Berlin, Germany.
Stay tuned for more updates as the NFL continues to expand its global presence and bring the excitement of American football to fans around the world.
