The NFL’s Madrid Game brings the Cincinnati Bengals (5-2) and the Atlanta Falcons (3-5) to Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday, November 8, 2026, the league’s first regular-season game in Spain. Kickoff is 9:30 AM ET (3:30 PM in Madrid) on NFL Network, and the Bengals are early 3-point favorites. Here is the preview, the odds, how to watch, and printable schedules for both teams.
2026 NFL Madrid Game: Quick Facts
| Matchup | Cincinnati Bengals vs Atlanta Falcons |
| Date | Sunday, November 8, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 9:30 AM ET / 3:30 PM CET (Madrid) |
| Venue | Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain |
| TV | NFL Network (US) |
| Line | Bengals -3, total 52.5 |
Bengals vs Falcons Odds
Cincinnati opened as a field-goal favorite for the Madrid game, with a high total that reflects the Bengals’ scoring. Lines move, so treat these as a snapshot (via DraftKings, as of Nov 6).
| Market | Bengals | Falcons |
| Spread | -3 (-110) | +3 (-110) |
| Total | 52.5 (Over / Under) | |
Odds are informational and subject to change; this is not betting advice.
The Matchup: Bengals vs Falcons in Madrid
Cincinnati arrives as the hotter team at 5-2, winners of four of their last five and coming off a 43-36 shootout win over Tennessee. The Bengals’ offense is the story of this game, and the high total of 52.5 says oddsmakers expect points in Madrid. If Cincinnati can stay on schedule and keep its passing game humming an ocean away from home, the Bengals have the edge in a neutral-site matchup.
Atlanta comes in at 3-5 and needs a reset after a rough Week 9, a 16-0 shutout loss at Tampa Bay in which the offense never got going. The Falcons are the designated home team here, but the Bernabeu is a neutral site for both sides. Atlanta’s path is to lean on the run, control the clock, and keep the Bengals’ offense off the field. With a short three-point number, this projects as a one-score game if the Falcons can find any rhythm early.
Printable Schedules for Both Teams
Following the rest of the season? Grab each team’s full printable 2026 schedule, with opponents, dates and TV windows:
Printable Bengals Schedule (PDF)
Printable Falcons Schedule (PDF)
How to Watch the NFL Madrid Game
In the United States, Bengals vs Falcons airs on NFL Network at 9:30 AM ET, the standard early window for NFL games played in Europe. In Madrid it is a 3:30 PM local (CET) kickoff at the Santiago Bernabeu. Because it is a league international broadcast, there is no regional blackout, and it streams through the usual NFL Network partners. For the rest of the Week 9 slate and every game’s window, see our NFL Week 9 TV coverage map.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is the Bengals vs Falcons Madrid game?
9:30 AM ET on Sunday, November 8, 2026, which is 3:30 PM in Madrid (CET).
What channel is the NFL Madrid Game on?
NFL Network in the United States.
Where is the 2026 NFL Madrid Game played?
Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid’s stadium in Madrid, Spain. It is the NFL’s first regular-season game in Spain.
Who is favored, the Bengals or Falcons?
The Bengals are early 3-point favorites, with the total set around 52.5.
Which team is home?
Atlanta is the designated home team, but the game is at a neutral site in Madrid, so neither team has a true home-field edge.
