After debuting in Spain last season, the NFL is back for more.
The second-ever Madrid Game is this morning, as the Cincinnati Bengals and Atlanta Falcons face off at the home of Real Madrid, Bernabéu.
Cincinnati is one of the league’s least-experienced international teams, with only two overseas matchups under their belt; both previous games were in London, most recently in 2019. Atlanta gets overseas a bit more and will play in their fifth international matchup today.
Watch Bengals vs. Falcons for free
- When: Nov. 8, 9:30 a.m. ET
- Where: Bernabéu Stadium (Madrid, Spain)
- How to watch for free: DIRECTV (five-day free trial)
- Channel: NFL Network
The Bengals are 0-1-1 overseas, while the Falcons are 1-3.
This season, however, the Bengals head to Spain hot after a six-touchdown, three-interception performance by quarterback Joe Burrow in last week’s overtime win against Tennessee.
Coming in at under .500, the Falcons are still firmly in the AFC South race coming into Week 9.
Here’s how to tune in to today’s NFL International Series game for free.
Bengals vs. Falcons start time
Today’s (Nov. 8) Bengals vs. Falcons game in Madrid, Spain, is scheduled to kick off at 9:30 a.m. ET.
How to watch Bengals vs. Falcons for free
If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream the Bengals vs. Falcons game in Madrid live for free.
DIRECTV is our favorite service for trying live TV for free. Right now, you can take advantage of a five-day free trial before saving $30 on your first month. We recommend the Choice plan, which includes NFL Network as part of its 125+ channel options. You can also get access to NFL Network with the streamer’s MySports genre pack.
NFL International Series schedule 2026
| Teams | Location | Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals vs. Falcons | Bernabéu Stadium (Madrid, Spain) | Nov. 8 (Week 9) | 9:30 a.m. ET | NFL Network |
| Patriots vs. Lions | FC Bayern Munich Area (Munich, Germany) | Nov. 15 (Week 10) | 9:30 a.m. ET | FOX |
| Vikings vs. 49ers | Estadio Banorte (Mexico City, Mexico) | Nov. 22 (Week 11) | 8:20 p.m. ET | NBC |
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