The NFL returns to the Bernabéu

The NFL returns to the Bernabéu. After the success of the game played on November 16 between the Miami Dolphins and the Washington Commanders, our stadium will host another regular season game this year following the multi-year agreement signed by the National Football League with Madrid City Council and the Community of Madrid.

The announcement was made at the Bernabéu and was attended by Isabel Díaz Ayuso, president of the Community of Madrid; José Luis Martínez-Almeida, mayor of Madrid; Emilio Butragueño, director of Institutional Relations of Real Madrid, and Rafa de los Santos, director of the NFL in Spain.

Díaz Ayuso: “Madrid is prepared for everything”

“This agreement signifies that major events like these can be celebrated and also showcase a way of life in Madrid that captivates everyone with its nightlife, gastronomy, the abundance of museums, culture, everything that can be done, dreaming big, which is also somewhat aligned with American sports. Madrid is prepared for everything and Madrilenians have a very cheerful and welcoming spirit. Madrid always puts its best foot forward to ensure everything goes well. It demonstrates the unity and magic that exists between Americans and Madrilenians.”

Martínez-Almeida: “Madrid is an NFL city”

“Madrid is an NFL city because it loves sports. The arrival of one of the most prestigious and followed sports competitions in the world reinforces Madrid's position as one of the great global capitals of sports. Our goal at the City Council is to further strengthen the NFL experience in the city of Madrid.”

Butragueño: “It is an honor for the stadium to host the NFL spectacle again”

“For Real Madrid, it is an honor and a privilege for the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium to host the NFL spectacle once again. A historic event took place a few months ago, and this new agreement will allow the alliance between our club, the Community of Madrid, the City Council, and the NFL to continue strengthening the image of our capital and the Spain brand worldwide. The transformation of the Bernabéu represents a significant boost for sports to remain a unifying force for millions of fans across all continents.”

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