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In the middle of the NFL action during the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Atlanta Falcons game in Madrid, Colombian star Manuel Turizo is set to perform at halftime. This is the only the second NFL regular season game played in Spain in the league’s history.
After nearly 20 years of gameplay, the NFL has been growing American Football around the world with regular season games played in international cities, such as London, Rio, Mexico City, Paris, Melbourne, Berlin, Dublin and others.
For the week nine matchup, two prime NFL teams, the Bengals and Falcons, play against each other for domination on the field. Meanwhile, there might be one or two celebrity sightings during the game too.
How to Watch NFL Madrid Game 2026 Live Online, at a Glance:
- Date: Nov. 8
- Matchup: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime Show: Manuel Turizo
- Network: NFL Network
- Online Streaming: DirecTV, Sling TV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, ESPN Unlimited
When Does the NFL Madrid Game 2026 Start?
The NFL Madrid Game happens on Sunday (Nov. 8) with a matchup featuring the Cincinnati Bengals (5-2) taking on the Atlanta Falcons (3-5) at Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid, Spain, with a start time of 9:30 a.m. ET/6:30 a.m. PT (3:30 p.m. CEST).
What TV Network Features the NFL Madrid Game 2026?
The Bengals-Falcons game broadcasts on NFL Network, while the NFL game is available to livestream on ESPN Unlimited.
Which Celebrities Are Making Appearances During the NFL Madrid Game 2026?
NFL games are known for celebrity sightings, so it’s likely there may be a number of famous actors, actresses and recording artists in attendance. Artists have been known to appear at games in the past, include Spanish NFL fans Bizarrap, Daddy Yankee, Madrid’s Mayor José Luis Martínez Almeida, former-Real Madrid goalie Iker Casillas and others.
Colombian singer and Latin Grammy Awards-nominee Manuel Turizo performs at halftime, which starts around 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT (5 p.m. CEST).
Plus, Spanish classical guitarist Pablo Sáinz-Villegas is also scheduled to perform the National Anthem of Spain, “La Marcha Granadera,” while Taylor Momsen, lead singer of The Pretty Reckless, is set to perform the American National Anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
Where to Watch the NFL Madrid Game 2026 Live Online for Free
For cord-cutters, there are a few ways to watch the NFL Madrid Game if you don’t have cable, especially if you want to watch for free. DirecTV has a five-day free trial, while other streaming services, such as Fubo and Hulu + Live TV, offer free trials, so you can watch the Bengals vs. Falcons for free.
A subscription to DirecTV gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, including NFL Network, at $64.99 for the first month of service ($94.99 per month afterward). The service even offers a five-day trial to watch for free, if you sign up now. It comes with access to ESPN Unlimited too for even more ESPN networks.
Sling TV offers the Blue plan, which comes with NFL Network. With more than 40 channels, the streaming plan goes for $54.99 per month. All plans come with a free cloud DVR and an extra 600 or so free channels, too. Please note: Pricing and channel availability vary from market-to-market.
UNLIMITED DVR
FuboTV
Fubo is an affordable option offering a five-day free trial for new users who sign up.
Fubo starts at $63.99 for the first month ($88.99 per month afterward) with more than 230 channels, including local and cable networks, like NFL Network, that are streamable on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and on web browsers. And with a five-day free trial, you can watch for free if you act fast and sign up now.
For the NFL Madrid Game: Bengals vs. Falcons, the broadcast network NFL Network is available to watch with Hulu + Live TV. Pricing for the cable alternative starts at $99.99 per month for more than 100 live channels, while each plan comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Select at no additional cost. Hulu + Live TV might be best for those who want all of these streaming services together in one package.
ESPN Unlimited is the official streaming platform for NFL Network. A subscription includes instant access for $31.99 per month. However, you can save almost 17% off by purchasing an annual subscription for $319.99 per year. It features every ESPN network, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN on ABC, ESPN+, SEC Network+ and ACC Network Extra — all in one streaming service. It even comes with CW Sports for more livestream games.
In addition to live sports, ESPN Unlimited has original programming to stream on demand. Although the service doesn’t offer a free trial, you can still watch ESPN Unlimited with a clever workaround to watch online for free. Learn more about how to get a free trial to access ESPN Unlimited here.
On Sunday (Nov. 8), the NFL Madrid Game 2026: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Atlanta Falcons broadcasts on NFL Network. One of the best ways to watch the game live is with DirecTV.
