The NFL’s arrival in Spain: Miami Dolphins lead the NFL Madrid Game 2025
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January 20, 2025

American football experienced a historic moment in Spain this weekend with the announcement of the NFL Madrid Game 2025, where the Miami Dolphins will be the team assigned to inaugurate this sporting milestone. The event, scheduled to take place at the Bernabeu Stadium, marks the official arrival of the NFL in Spain, consolidating the league’s internationalization strategy and strengthening the sport’s presence in Europe. And this will not be an isolated event, as it is expected to be the beginning of a long-lasting relationship.

The Miami Dolphins, one of the NFL’s most iconic franchises, will bring the spectacle of American football to Madrid’s renovated stadium. And its owner, Stephen Ross, has been a key figure in this initiative and a key player in connecting Miami with Madrid. Ross is also the owner of the Hard Rock Stadium and one of the promoters of the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Miami, and now he is also interested in becoming a shareholder of Atlético de Madrid. Stephen Ross’ experience in the management of Hard Rock Stadium, home of the Dolphins, is an example of the potential of this hypothetical alliance with Atlético de Madrid and its Metropolitano stadium.

Whether that interest materializes or not, the certainty is that the choice of Madrid as the site of a new NFL international game underscores the growing popularity of American football in Spain. The city, with its rich sporting tradition and world-class infrastructure, is the venue of choice to attract new fans.

AN EVENT THAT TRANSCENDS SPORTS

The 2025 NFL Madrid Game will not just be a football game; it represents a cultural and sporting bridge between the United States and Spain, more specifically between Miami and Madrid. Pre-game activities will include fan events, youth training programs and networking opportunities between international brands.

With the backing of a visionary figure such as Stephen Ross, the collaboration between the NFL, the Miami Dolphins and the Bernabeu Stadium promises to mark a before and after in the history of sports in Spain. The NFL Madrid Game 2025 will not only bring the spectacle of American football to Madrid, but will also consolidate the city as a benchmark on the global sports map.

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