Today it was confirmed that the Spanish city of Madrid will host the event, putting an end to rumors, speculation and negotiations. An official NFL game will be held.The announcement will be made as follows peter o’reillyVice President of Club Business and League Events, NFL. As part of the 2025 season, Real Madrid has been given a new makeover Regular season games will be held in the capital, Santiago Bernabéu..
Representing Real Madrid in Las Vegas is a former player and current head of media relations Emilio Butragueño Those arriving in Las Vegas yesterday ahead of the official launch to be held at Mandalay Bay North Convention Centerwhere the Super Bowl media center is located.
Madrid will join an exclusive list of cities that have hosted official NFL gamesincludes London, Mexico City, Munich and FrankfurtAlthough O’Reilly would not give a final confirmation today, it is expected that discussions are taking place with Barcelona also planning to host the match in the not-too-distant future. Negotiations are already underway between the NFL and Barça president Joan Laporta.
club’s The Camp Nou stadium is also undergoing major renovations. The NFL is scheduled to play five international games next season, but this number is expected to jump to nine next season, with the Catalan capital also being one of the selected venues.
Interest in American football is constantly increasing in Spain; NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said: “They have a great stadium, which is very attractive to us as well,” he recently told Spanish media outlet AS, the first time a top NFL leader attended.
with the Miami Dolphins chicago bears With marketing rights in Spain, both teams are strong candidates to play against Madrid in 2025, with the Dolphins scheduled to play ‘at home’. If Barcelona hosts a game in 2026, it will likely be at home against the Bears. However, Friday’s announcement does not confirm the participating teams, leaving Spanish American football fans hoping for a dream come true on the eve of the Super Bowl. Between the Chiefs and 49ers.