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- Where is Commanders vs. Dolphins being played?
- Santiago Bernabéu Stadium location
- Santiago Bernabéu Stadium capacity
- When was Santiago Bernabéu Stadium built?
- Who plays at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium?
- History of NFL games in Spain
The NFL has expanded its international slate of games to another European country.
After staging games in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany and Brazil during the 2025 season, the league will conclude its international schedule with a matchup between the Washington Commanders and Miami Dolphins — its first-ever game in Spain.
While this game isn’t the juggernaut the NFL might have hoped for, the Dolphins and Commanders are two intriguing teams looking to salvage their seasons. They’ll do so in one of Spain’s biggest stadiums — home to one of the most famous soccer clubs in the world.
Here’s what you need to know about where the Commanders and Dolphins will face off.
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Where is Commanders vs. Dolphins being played?
The Commanders and Dolphins are traveling to Madrid, Spain, to play their regular-season game at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. It will be the first NFL game in Spain as the league continues to expand its footprint in Europe.
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Santiago Bernabéu Stadium location
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is located in Madrid, Spain, and is the largest stadium currently standing in the nation’s capital. The NFL chose to stage its first game in Spain in the country’s capital city.
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Santiago Bernabéu Stadium capacity
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium can seat more than 80,000 fans and is one of the largest stadiums in the country. Only Camp Nou, which has a capacity of nearly 100,000, is larger.
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When was Santiago Bernabéu Stadium built?
Former Real Madrid president Santiago Bernabéu approved the construction of a new soccer stadium in 1943, and after four years of work, it opened in 1947. Over the years, the venue has undergone several renovations to become the impressive attraction it is today.
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Who plays at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium?
Real Madrid has played its home games at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium since it opened in 1947. The venue has also hosted numerous major events, including four European Cup finals, the 1982 World Cup, the 2010 Champions League final, two Intercontinental Cup finals, two UEFA Cup finals and 36 Spanish Cup finals.
History of NFL games in Spain
The game between the Commanders and Dolphins will be the league's first ever game in Spain. The countries join others that have hosted NFL games, including the United Kingdom, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Brazil and Canada.