The ultimate guide to enjoying the NFL International Game 2026 at Santiago Bernabéu — Cincinnati Bengals vs. Atlanta Falcons
La Jungla Hispana (www.bengals.es), the Cincinnati Bengals fan club in Spain, brings you this guide to help you live the NFL International Game to the fullest at Santiago Bernabéu on November 9, 2026, when our Bengals take on the Atlanta Falcons.
We are your hosts in Madrid. As experts on the city — several of our members are locals — and passionate fans of American football, we've crafted this guide with practical advice, local secrets, and recommendations for an unforgettable experience.
Designed for all of you — from the United States, Germany, the UK, Ireland, Italy, France, Brazil, Sweden and beyond — who are coming to roar for our Bengals and discover a vibrant city.
Madrileños are welcoming, straightforward, and funny — even if you don't speak Spanish. Nobody is a "foreigner" here. Madrid adopts you with open arms.
They're passionate about sport — football is everything. But fair warning: the average Madrileño has no idea who the Cincinnati Bengals are or what "Who Dey" means. Explain it to them!
They'll welcome you with curiosity and, probably, a cold beer in hand. Chat with them on a terrace or on the metro — their spontaneity will make you feel at home from minute one.
Say "¡Viva Madrid y los Bengals!" and teach them the "Who Dey". They'll chant it with you, even just for fun!
8–15°C (46–59°F). Sunny days that invite you to walk. Occasional rain for that autumnal feel.
The dry air means the cold doesn't bite as hard. If game day dawns sunny, get photos with the stadium — your orange will stand out like never before!
€2 per trip · €12.20 for a 10-ride pass
Runs 6:00am – 1:30am
Metro de Madrid app — save the map offline. Download the English city centre map at esmadrid.com
| From | Best Option | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barajas Airport ✈️ | Metro Line 8 → Line 10 | 25–30 min | €5 |
| Taxi alternative | 20–30 min | €30 flat | |
| Atocha Station 🚄 | Cercanías C3/C4 → Line 10 | 15–20 min | €1.85 |
| Chamartín Station 🚄 | Line 10 direct | 10 min | €2 |
| Méndez Álvaro Bus 🚌 | Line 6 → Line 10 | 30–35 min | €2 |
Buy the 10-ride pass (€12.20) to explore the city and get to the game stress-free.
The game falls on November 9 — which is right around the festivities of Nuestra Señora de la Almudena (Madrid's patron saint), celebrated on the 9th of November. If you arrive a day or two early, you'll catch processions from Plaza Mayor to the Cathedral of the Almudena, solemn masses, and street music. It's nothing like San Fermín or Las Fallas, but the atmosphere is authentically Madrileño. Try rosquillas "tontas" y "listas" (traditional doughnuts) from street stalls for just €1–2.
Take a photo with the Bengals flag at each landmark. Share it and tag us on X — we want to see you roar!
Urban art and vintage shops. Indie vibes, cool cafés. A neighbourhood with real character.
A melting pot of cultures. Street art, multicultural restaurants, alternative galleries.
Alternative fashion and cool trainers. A pedestrian street full of independent boutiques.
Madrid's famous flea market on Ribera de Curtidores. Vintage finds, souvenirs, local character.
A pub with an incredible atmosphere — and an owner who is a die-hard Bengals fan. Orange and black décor everywhere. Shout "Who Dey" and they'll treat you like a VIP.
📍 Calle de San Vicente Ferrer, 27 · 📞 +34 644 92 47 47
Fine dining (book ahead)
3 Michelin stars. From €365. Calle de Padre Damián, 23.
2 Michelin stars. From €225. Calle del Marqués del Riscal, 11.
1 star + flamenco show. From €120. Calle de la Morería, 17.
Modern tapas, €35–40. Calle de Manuela Malasaña, 18.
Order a caña (small beer) with every tapa at the classic bars. At the fine dining spots, leave room for dessert — it's a touchdown!
Velázquez, Goya, and masterpieces. 20 min from the Bernabéu (Line 10 → Banco de España → Line 2 → Retiro). museodelprado.es
Picasso's Guernica — one of the most powerful paintings in the world. Paseo del Prado, 36. museoreinasofia.es
Diverse art from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Paseo del Prado, 8. museothyssen.org
Post-game Bengals after-party? Let us know — we'll invade the Ocean Club with a massive "Who Dey"!
5 min walk. €200–300. Calle de Padre Damián, 23 · nh-hotels.com
10 min walk. €220–350. Calle del Poeta Joan Maragall, 43 · melia.com
15 min walk. €250–400. Paseo de la Castellana, 49 · ihg.com
Functional & youthful. €110–160. Calle del Aviador Zorita, 34
Spacious. €90–140. Calle de Julián Besteiro, 37
Cosy & homely. €80–130. Filter by Tetuán on airbnb.es
Close to metro. €40–70. Calle de las Mercedes, 19 · farhomehostels.com
Basic & clean. €50–80. Calle de Juan de Austria, 22
Simple. €45–75. Calle de Sagasta, 23
Book now — the game will fill everything up. In the Chamartín or Tetuán areas, you can walk to the Bernabéu.
Scarf or game jersey. NFL store at Bernabéu or nflshop.com. €20–50.
Custom white Bernabéu kit with "Who Dey" on the back. Tienda Bernabéu, Gate 57. €90–120.
Same idea in red and white. Cívitas Metropolitano store. €90–120.
Vermú (€5–15) or olives (€3–5) at Mercado de San Miguel. Roasted chestnuts from street vendors €2–3.
From souvenir shops or the Prado museum. €5–15.
Ask for a napkin signed with "Who Dey" at Ocean Club. Free — and absolutely legendary.
Santiago Bernabéu. The biggest club in the world. realmadrid.com
Cívitas Metropolitano. Passion without limits. atleticodemadrid.com
Working-class pride. Raw passion — just like the Bengals. Estadio de Vallecas.
Real Madrid & Estudiantes at WiZink Center. High-octane atmosphere. wizinkcenter.es
Madrid Osos, Las Rozas Black Demons, Madrid Bravos. Local gridiron — bring a "Who Dey" and connect!
Formal — hotels, restaurants, shops
Informal — bars, streets, fans
NFL & Bengals vibes 🏈
Madrid awaits you with open arms. La Jungla Hispana will be your guide. This is more than a game — it's a celebration of American football, culture, and passion. Bring your scarf, wear your jersey, and roar "Who Dey" as loud as you can.
We'll roar together. 🐯