Dolphins Designated For 2025 NFL Game In Madrid, Spain

MADRID, SPAIN – The Miami Dolphins have been confirmed as the host team for the NFL’s first-ever game to be played in Madrid, Spain this upcoming season, according to the NFL.

Being the host city in this game will mean the Dolphins will have one less game at Hard Rock Stadium. Still, having Miami as one of the first two teams to play in Spain makes sense, as they hold marketing rights in the European country alongside the Chicago Bears.

Where Football and Futbol Collide

This game in Madrid will take place at Bernabéu Stadium, which is the home of Real Madrid C.F., considered by many to be one of the most iconic stadiums on the planet. 

Miami joins a few other teams that have been confirmed to play in the NFL International Series in 2025. The New York Jets and Cleveland Browns will host games at Tottenham Hotspur in London. The Jacksonville Jaguars will host a game at Wembley Stadium, also in London. Lastly, the Indianapolis Colts will host a game at Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany.

This will be the eighth International game that Miami has played in. They’ve been to London five times, Frankfurt (Germany) once, and Toronto (Canada) once.

los @MiamiDolphins te esperan en Madrid la próxima temporada 🏈 pic.twitter.com/JVKp0mphC8

— Miami Dolphins Cheer (@dolphinscheer) January 17, 2025

“We are thrilled to play the NFL’s inaugural game in Spain, a country of rich history, tradition and passion and home to a vibrant Dolphins fanbase,” said Miami Dolphins Vice Chairman, President and CEO Tom Garfinkel.

“There is a hunger for football in this market, and we are proud to join with the NFL in growing the game internationally while engaging with old and new fans alike. With the unique synergy between Miami and Madrid, we believe this is only the beginning for us in this incredible region and we look forward to bringing the excitement and community of Dolphins football to Spain in 2025 and beyond.”

As far as Miami’s opponent and the actual date of this game, we won’t know until the NFL releases its full schedule in the Spring.

It’s uncommon for NFL International Games to feature Divisional rivals, so don’t expect Buffalo, New England, or the New York Jets to be the opponents. That leaves Baltimore, Cincinnati, the Los Angeles Chargers, New Orleans, Tampa Bay, and Washington to be potential matchups.