The NFL is heading back to Spain, and this time, the Atlanta Falcons are taking center stage. In a historic matchup that marks only the second NFL game ever played in the country, the Falcons will face off against the Cincinnati Bengals in Madrid this November.
Scheduled for Week 9 on November 8 at 9:30 a.m. ET, the game will take place at the iconic Bernabéu Stadium, home to Real Madrid. The league's first foray into Spain saw the Miami Dolphins defeat the Washington Commanders last season, and now the Falcons are looking to make their own mark on European soil.
Adding an intriguing subplot to the Madrid showdown: Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who joined the team this season after the release of Kirk Cousins, was under center for that Dolphins victory in Spain. Now, he has a chance to go 2-0 in the country—if he wins the starting job. Tagovailoa will compete with Michael Penix Jr., who started the beginning of last season for Atlanta before an injury sidelined him. The quarterback battle is set to be one of the most closely watched storylines of the Falcons' offseason.
The team's full regular-season schedule is expected to be released on Thursday, so fans can start planning their game days—and their gear—for what promises to be an exciting season ahead. Whether you're rooting for Tua's Spanish encore or Penix's comeback, make sure you're ready to represent the Falcons in style, both at home and abroad.
