The Dolphins’ opponent, game date and kickoff time will be announced in the spring.
The NFL has announced that the Miami Dolphins will play as the designated team in the historic first-ever regular season game in Spain, as part of the 2025 International Games
The 2025 NFL Madrid game will take place at the iconic Bernabéu Stadium, home to Spanish soccer team Real Madrid C.F, in partnership with the city of Madrid and Comunidad de Madrid.
“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.”
The Dolphins, alongside the Chicago Bears, hold marketing rights in Spain as part of the league’s Global Markets Program — an initiative that awards NFL clubs international marketing rights to build brand awareness and fandom beyond the U.S., through fan engagement, events and commercial opportunities.
The Dolphins’ opponent, game date and kickoff time, will be announced when the entire 2025 NFL schedule is released this spring. The New Orleans Saints do play the Dolphins on the road this year, so it is possible that we could see them headed to Spain. But it is more likely that they will host an international game in 2026. As the NFL is trying to expand into Paris, France and the Saints have exclusive international marketing rights there.
It was already announced last week that the New York Jets, Cleveland Browns, and Jacksonville Jaguars will host international games in London at Tottenham Hotspur and Wembley Stadium and on Tuesday, that the Indianapolis Colts would play the first-ever game in Germany.