Tua Tagovailoa set to lead Dolphins in NFL’s historic first game in Spain at Real Madrid’s Bernabeu Stadium

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 15, 2025, 05:33 IST

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Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins are set to make history in Spain, facing the Washington Commanders at Real Madrid's Bernabeu Stadium on November 16, 2025, marking the NFL's first game in the country. The NFL's global expansion also includes games in Ireland and Berlin, with Bo Nix making his international debut in London.

Tua Tagovailoa set to lead Dolphins in NFL’s historic first game in Spain at Real Madrid’s Bernabeu Stadium

Tua Tagovailoa set to lead Dolphins (Image via AP)

The NFL is heading to new international territory in 2025, and Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will be front and center as he leads his team into Spain for a historic showdown.The league revealed its 2025 international schedule on Tuesday, and the highlight is a first-ever NFL game in Spain. On November 16, Tagovailoa and the Dolphins will face the Washington Commanders at the legendary Bernabeu Stadium, home of soccer powerhouse Real Madrid.

Miami quarterback will face Commanders at Real Madrid's Bernabeu Stadium in November

This marks Tua Tagovailoa’s second career overseas game. The former Alabama star previously took the field internationally on October 17, 2021, in London, where he threw for 329 yards and two touchdowns after returning from a rib injury. Despite his strong performance, the Dolphins fell 23-20 to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The NFL’s global expansion continues to gain momentum, with the 2025 season set to break new ground not only in Spain, but also in Ireland and Berlin. These additions expand on the league’s growing international footprint, which already includes regular-season games in the UK and Germany.Tagovailoa isn’t the only quarterback with Alabama roots getting the passport ready. Bo Nix, a former Auburn standout and current Denver Broncos quarterback, is slated to make his international debut on October 12 against the New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.The NFL’s full 2025 international schedule includes six confirmed games:

Sept. 28: Minnesota Vikings vs. Pittsburgh Steelers at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland
Oct. 5: Minnesota Vikings vs. Cleveland Browns at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
Oct. 12: Denver Broncos vs. New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
Oct. 19: Los Angeles Rams vs. Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium, London
Nov. 9: Atlanta Falcons vs. Indianapolis Colts at Olympic Stadium, Berlin
Nov. 16: Washington Commanders vs. Miami Dolphins at Bernabeu Stadium, Madrid

Each of these matchups is scheduled to kick off at 8:30 a.m. Central and will air on NFL Network. The league has also scheduled a second game in Brazil for September 5, featuring the Los Angeles Chargers at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo. However, the opponent has yet to be announced.Also Read: Tom Brady's $7.5K Rookie Card purchase reflects his admiration for Patrick Mahomes and the rising value of sports memorabiliaAs the NFL continues its push for international growth, marquee names like Tua Tagovailoa help bring global appeal to America’s most popular sport.

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