NFL's Spanish Debut: Commanders Take on Dolphins

Historic NFL Madrid Matchup: Dolphins vs Commanders - Everything UK Commanders Fans Need to Know

The NFL continues its global expansion with a historic announcement that will bring American football to Spanish soil for the first time. The worst-kept secret in the NFL has finally been officially announced.

The Miami Dolphins and Washington Commanders are set to face off in the NFL's inaugural regular-season game in Spain, marking a significant opportunity for UK Commanders fans to see their team play just a short flight away.

Here's everything you need to know about this matchup.

The Groundbreaking Spanish Debut

• First-ever NFL regular season game in Spain

• November 16, 2025 at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid

• Final international game of the 2025 season

Venue Spotlight: Santiago Bernabéu

• Held at the iconic home of Real Madrid football club

• 78,297 seating capacity (second-largest football stadium in Spain)

• Recently underwent €2 billion renovation

• Features modern steel facade, retractable roof and turf

• 360° video scoreboard enhances viewing experience

The NFL's Growing Global Footprint

• Seven international games across five territories in 2025

• Dublin, London, Berlin, Madrid and São Paulo all hosting games

• Brazil hosts the second game of the season at Corinthians Arena

• NFL expanding to eight international games from 2025

• Potential future expansion to 16 international games if the regular season grows

Dolphins-Commanders: Tale of the Tape

• Dolphins lead all-time series 10-6 overall

• Most recent meeting: Dolphins won 45-15 (December 2023)

• Largest margin in series: Dolphins' 30-point victory in 2023

• Teams previously met in Super Bowl XVII (1982, won by Washington)

• First meeting outside North America in franchises' history

Star Quarterbacks: SEC Alumni Showdown

• Tua Tagovailoa (Alabama) vs Jayden Daniels (LSU)

• Daniels: 2024 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year

• Daniels set rookie quarterback rushing records

• Daniels led Commanders to first NFC Championship since 1991

• Tagovailoa established as Dolphins' franchise quarterback

International Experience Comparison

• Dolphins: Seven previous international games

• Five games in London, one in Frankfurt, one in Toronto

• Commanders: One previous international game

• 27-27 tie vs Bengals at Wembley in 2016

• Dolphins hold marketing rights in Spain through NFL's Global Markets Program

Fan Experience & Viewing Options

• Tickets are expected to be released in summer 2025

• It will be available to stream internationally through NFL Game Pass on DAZN

• UK fans can likely watch on Sky Sports based on current broadcast arrangements, and international series games are often broadcast on ITV.