According to reports, this match, which will take place in Week 11 of the NFL season, will be officially announced on Tuesday, May 13, when the NFL releases details of all international games for the 2025 season.

Since January 17, when the Dolphins’ participation was confirmed, two main questions remained: the date of the game and the visiting team. Reports had already indicated that November 16, coinciding with a national team break that frees up the Bernabeu, would be the date. Now, with the selection of the Commanders, who reached the NFC Championship Game last season, the final piece of the puzzle is complete.

Stars like Jayden Daniels, the Offensive Rookie of the Year, Deebo Samuel, recently transferred from the San Francisco 49ers, and Terry McLaurin will take the field at the Bernabeu in November. They will face the Dolphins’ stars, including Tyreek Hill, Tua Tagovailoa, and Jaelan Phillips. The Commanders, formerly known as the Redskins until 2019 due to the racist connotation of their name, were a surprise last season. Under the leadership of Dan Quinn, the team improved from a 4-13 record in 2023 to 12-5, making the playoffs but falling short of the Super Bowl after a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

In addition to the Bernabeu game, which will be the first official NFL match in Spain, Dublin will also host a game for the first time, with the Pittsburgh Steelers playing at Croke Park. Berlin, following Munich and Frankfurt, will host the Indianapolis Colts. London will host three games (two at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium featuring the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns, and one at Wembley with the Jacksonville Jaguars), while Sao Paulo will host the Los Angeles Chargers.