Bengals Prepare in Madrid Ahead of Falcons Game
Cincinnati practiced at La Ciudad del Futbol before facing Atlanta at Bernabéu Stadium on Sunday.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Football
The Cincinnati Bengals practiced Thursday at La Ciudad del Futbol in Madrid as they prepare to face the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at Bernabéu Stadium. The game is scheduled for 1 p.m. and will be televised on Cincinnati's Channel 5.
Why it matters
The matchup brings an NFL regular-season game to Spain, giving international fans a live look at the league and extending the Bengals' presence beyond the United States. Local viewers following the team in the World can track the game on broadcast.
The game is scheduled for 1 p.m. and televised on Cincinnati's Channel 5. Dexter Lawrence is listed at 6-4 and 350 pounds, while the report on Mbappé's interest has not been confirmed by the team.
The players
Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals are an NFL franchise based in Cincinnati, Ohio, that plays in the AFC North division.
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are an NFL franchise based in Atlanta, Georgia, that competes in the NFC South division.
Kylian Mbappé
Kylian Mbappé is a French professional footballer and the leading scorer for Real Madrid who has expressed interest in attending the game.
The details
Bengals players held practice at La Ciudad del Futbol on Thursday, and Ted Karras was assigned the locker of Lamine Yamal, which Karras said is located down the line where the offensive line sits. Chase Brown said team recovery facilities such as saunas and cold tubs are only available during practice, which makes keeping his routine difficult in Madrid.
Timeline
July 2026: Spain won the World Cup.
Thursday: Bengals practice at La Ciudad del Futbol in Madrid.
Sunday, 1 p.m.: Bengals play the Falcons at Bernabéu Stadium.
Roadmap
The NFL's international series has relied on games in London and Germany to build overseas audiences, and this Madrid matchup extends that approach to Spain. The trip shows how teams now treat overseas games as full travel and preparation events, with practice, recovery, and locker arrangements handled far from home.
Fantasy managers rostering Bengals or Falcons players should check Sunday's 1 p.m. local kickoff before lineup deadlines. Viewers in the World can follow the game on the broadcast listed for Cincinnati's Channel 5.
The takeaway
Overseas NFL games depend heavily on logistics such as practice facilities, recovery access, and travel routines, which players must adjust to quickly. Following these details gives a clearer view of how the league operates beyond its home market.
What happens next
The Bengals play the Falcons on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid.
Further reading
For more on the league's regular-season schedule and results, see the Football section.
