Game-day essentials

Madrid matchup: The Cincinnati Bengals face the Atlanta Falcons at Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid, with kickoff scheduled for 9:30 a.m. ET/6:30 a.m. PT (3:30 p.m. CEST) on Sunday, Nov. 8.

How to watch: NFL Network broadcasts the game, and ESPN Unlimited offers a livestream.

Halftime show: Colombian singer Manuel Turizo is scheduled to perform at halftime, around 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT (5 p.m. CEST).

Streaming choices: DirecTV, Sling TV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and ESPN Unlimited are among the services described for watching the game.

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The NFL Madrid Game features the Cincinnati Bengals and Atlanta Falcons at Santiago Bernabéu, with Manuel Turizo scheduled to perform at halftime. This guide covers the game time, TV broadcast and streaming options, along with the planned musical performances. The matchup is only the second NFL regular-season game played in Spain in the league’s history.

After nearly 20 years of international games, the NFL has expanded its presence around the world. Regular-season games have been played in cities including London, Rio, Mexico City, Paris, Melbourne, Berlin and Dublin.

In this Week 9 matchup, the Bengals and Falcons meet in Madrid. The game also includes scheduled musical performances, with Manuel Turizo headlining the halftime show.

How to watch the 2026 NFL Madrid Game live online: the essentials

When does the 2026 NFL Madrid Game start?

The NFL Madrid Game is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 8, with the Cincinnati Bengals (5-2) facing the Atlanta Falcons (3-5) at Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid, Spain. Kickoff is set for 9:30 a.m. ET/6:30 a.m. PT (3:30 p.m. CEST).

Which TV network broadcasts the 2026 NFL Madrid Game?

NFL Network carries the Bengals-Falcons game, and ESPN Unlimited is listed as a livestream option.

Which celebrities are appearing at the 2026 NFL Madrid Game?

The source names several past or expected public figures associated with the game, including Spanish NFL fans Bizarrap and Daddy Yankee, Madrid Mayor José Luis Martínez Almeida and former Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas. Other celebrity attendance is not confirmed in the supplied details.

Manuel Turizo, the Colombian singer and Latin Grammy Awards nominee, is scheduled to perform at halftime, around 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT (5 p.m. CEST).

Spanish classical guitarist Pablo Sáinz-Villegas is scheduled to perform Spain’s national anthem, “La Marcha Granadera.” Taylor Momsen, lead singer of The Pretty Reckless, is scheduled to perform the U.S. national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

Where can you watch the 2026 NFL Madrid Game live online?

Viewers without cable can use a streaming service that carries NFL Network. The source describes trial offers from DirecTV, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV; trial availability and terms may vary, so check each service before signing up.

A DirecTV subscription includes live TV, local channels and cable networks, including NFL Network. The listed price is $64.99 for the first month and $94.99 per month afterward. The service offers a five-day trial, and the subscription described here also includes access to ESPN Unlimited.

Sling TV offers NFL Network through its Sling Blue plan. The plan includes more than 40 channels and is listed at $54.99 per month. Plans include cloud DVR and access to about 600 additional free channels. Pricing and channel availability vary by market.

Fubo is listed at $63.99 for the first month and $88.99 per month afterward, with more than 230 channels, including local and cable networks such as NFL Network. The service streams on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and web browsers, and the source describes a five-day free trial.

Hulu + Live TV carries NFL Network, which broadcasts the NFL Madrid Game: Bengals vs. Falcons. The listed starting price is $99.99 per month for more than 100 live channels. Each plan includes Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Select at no additional cost.

ESPN Unlimited is identified as a streaming platform for NFL Network. The listed subscription price is $31.99 per month, or $319.99 per year; the annual price is about 17% less than paying the monthly rate for 12 months. The service includes ESPN networks such as ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN on ABC, ESPN+, SEC Network+ and ACC Network Extra, as well as CW Sports.

Along with live sports, ESPN Unlimited offers original programming on demand. The source says the service does not offer a free trial and points readers to another article about a workaround for watching online.

On Sunday, Nov. 8, the 2026 NFL Madrid Game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Atlanta Falcons is scheduled to air on NFL Network. The streaming services described above offer different ways to access that network online.