Sunday 8 November 2026 at 3:30 pm CET (9:30 am ET) at the Bernabéu. The Atlanta Falcons, as the home team, host the Cincinnati Bengals.
Is it an official game?
Yes. It is a regular-season game and counts towards the standings. It is the second official NFL game in Spain, after the 2025 game, which drew more than 78,000 fans.
How long does it last?
About three hours, with a longer break than in football and a halftime show.
Can I wear any team’s jersey?
Of course: at international games you will see jerseys from all 32 teams. Official merchandise is available at NFL Shop Europe and at the stadium store.
By public transport: there will be no parking at the stadium. All EMT buses are accessible. The accessible Metro station is Nuevos Ministerios (lines 6, 8 and 10), about a 15-minute walk from the accessible entrance.
What time does access open?
The stadium perimeter opens at 12:30 pm.
Security and bags
Can I bring a backpack or bag?
In line with the policy for all NFL games, fans are strongly encouraged not to bring any kind of bag to the stadium. If necessary, only the clear bags set out in the official policy are allowed: clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags up to 30.5 × 15.25 × 30.5 cm, a one-gallon clear zip bag or small clutch bags up to 11.5 × 16.5 cm. Clear bag policy
Can I bring water or an umbrella?
Yes: an empty, clear, reusable bottle of up to 1 litre, and a folding umbrella under 86 cm when open, which may not be opened inside the stadium.
Can I bring a ball, a flag or a banner?
Inflated balls are not allowed (deflated balls bought at the stadium on game day are), nor are banners or signs that block other fans’ view.
Can I bring a stroller, a selfie stick or medication?
Strollers (except for medical reasons), selfie sticks and tripods are not allowed. You can bring essential medical items (supplies, equipment, medication or food recommended by a doctor) if you present them at the stadium entrances for security screening. Medication must be in its original packaging, properly labelled or accompanied by medical documentation. If you need assistance or an accommodation during screening, let security staff know. Please note that the stadium is not an allergen-free environment: each fan is responsible for managing their own medical needs during the event.
Tickets
Where can I buy tickets?
Only on the NFL’s official Ticketmaster site (nfl.tmtickets.es), with an NFL Ticketmaster account. Limit of 6 tickets per account; purchases made by bots or duplicate accounts will be cancelled. Hospitality packages are also sold there.
Do children need a ticket?
Children aged 2 or under get in free with a “Babies in Arms” ticket, collected at the box office on game day. Older children need a ticket; a limited number of reduced-price tickets is available for under-16s.
When will I get my tickets?
They are digital and will be sent to the email used for the booking up to 72 hours before the game.
Accessibility
Is there an accessibility guide?
The NFL is committed to ensuring that all fans, including those with disabilities or special needs, enjoy an inclusive experience at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. It has published a guide with all the accessibility information for the game, also in an easy-read format. Please read it carefully: game-day procedures may differ from the Bernabéu’s standard accessibility information. Spanish guideEnglish guideEasy read
How do I buy accessible tickets?
Call 930 497 500 (from outside Spain, +34 930 497 500), from 10 am to 6 pm. Supporting documents may be requested in advance or on game day. Accessible seats for wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility are available in the main stand and on the second level of the West Sideline and Northwest End Zone, with seats for companions.
Can I bring a service animal?
Yes, accommodations are available for service animals. If you have not made arrangements, call +34 910 756 014 (Monday to Friday, 10 am to 6 pm) or go to the ticket information desk when you enter.
How do I get there by accessible transport?
By plane: all airports in Spain offer a free assistance service for people with reduced mobility or intellectual, hearing or visual disabilities. The AENA website explains how to request it (in Spanish and English), with the meeting points and details for each airport. AENA
General information: the Accessible Madrid tourism website covers accessible Metro and bus services and Eurotaxi options. Accessible Madrid
Metro: there are three main stations near the stadium, but only Nuevos Ministerios (L6, L8 and L10) is fully accessible. It is about 1,000 m from the accessible entrance: around 15 minutes or 1,300 steps. Check the Metro de Madrid website for up-to-date service information and to plan your journey. Metro de Madrid
Bus: all EMT buses in Madrid are fully accessible. EMT accessibility
Taxi: Eurotaxi Madrid has wheelchair-accessible taxis; booking in advance is recommended on 91 547 82 00. You can also find accessible taxis on the FREENOW app.
Parking: there will be no accessible parking. The expanded security perimeter removes all on-site parking and nearby options will be extremely limited, so please plan to use public transport, a taxi or another service.
Which gates should I use?
All fan entrances have an accessible, barrier-free lane for wheelchair users and people with disabilities. The step-free, wheelchair-accessible gates are Gates 1 and 40.
Can I bring medication or medical items?
Yes. You can bring medically necessary items (supplies, equipment, medication or food recommended by a doctor) if you present them at the stadium entrances for security screening. Medication must be in its original packaging, properly labelled or accompanied by documentation from a healthcare professional. If you need help or an accommodation during screening, let security staff know. The stadium is not an allergen-free environment, and fans are responsible for managing their own medical needs during the game.
What if I cannot reach my seat?
If you have a valid ticket but cannot access your assigned seat, you can request a seat change at the ticket information desk near the fan entrance, or at the Fan Information Points by Gates 5 and 38. These changes are extremely limited, subject to availability and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
What accessibility services are there at the stadium?
Facilities: the Bernabéu has ramps, lifts, accessible toilets and reserved seating areas for wheelchair users and people with disabilities. Food and drink service is available in these areas and can be requested at nearby stands.
Audio-descriptive commentary: the NFL has partnered with AD Sport to offer free audio-descriptive commentary. It is mainly for blind and partially sighted fans, but everyone is welcome to tune in and enjoy the game in a new way. Scan the QR code at the stadium to join the broadcast.
Sign language: an interpreter will be available for the pre-game anthems.
Sensory room: KultureCity will make the game accessible and inclusive for people with sensory sensitivities. Trained volunteers and a mobile sensory room, just outside the stadium between Gates 96 and 98, will be available for families and individuals with sensory needs or non-visible disabilities. People with PTSD, dementia, autism and similar conditions often experience sensory sensitivities, which affect 1 in 4 people.
Sensory kits: ear defenders and fidget toys, available at the Fan Information Points.
Official NFL Shop: on the east and west sides of the stadium, with barrier-free access through controlled queues and staff available to help with purchases.
Who can I ask for help on game day?
The NFL Accessibility Team, at the Fan Information Points near Gates 5 and 38. They wear orange vests and will help you find your seat, with directions and with any accessibility needs. Any steward can also help you on request. If your question is not answered here, go to those same Fan Information Points.
Real Madrid Members and Madridistas
Can I use my Real Madrid Membership Card or season ticket?
No. This is an NFL event and requires its own ticket.
What benefits do I get as a Real Madrid Member or Madridista?
Real Madrid Members and Madridista Platinum: all of them.
Madridista Premium: VIP double ticket + Halftime show, Falcons practice + Meet & greet, Super Bowl Watch Party and merchandise pack.
Madridista Junior: Flag Football Clinic and merchandise pack.
Madridista: merchandise pack.
How do I enter?
Open the experience, log in with your Real Madrid Member or Madridista account and complete the form. If you win, Real Madrid will contact you by email or phone. Not a Madridistayet?
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