Time and opponent of Miami Dolphins' 2025 international game revealed
The time and opponent of the Miami Dolphins' 2025 international game has finally been revealed.
Miami will face the Washington Commanders for a pivotal Week 11 matchup at 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 16. This will be the first time that the Dolphins and Commanders have met in the regular season since a 45-17 drubbing in favor of Miami in 2023.
Billed as the NFL's inaugural trip to Spain, the game will take place at the historic Bernabéu Stadium, home to the legendary Real Madrid F.C.
'We are thrilled to play the NFL's inaugural game in Spain, a country of rich history, tradition and passion and home to a vibrant Dolphins fanbase,' Miami Dolphins vice chairman, president and CEO Tom Garfinkel said in a statement. 'There is a hunger for football in this market, and we are proud to join with the NFL in growing the game internationally while engaging with old and new fans alike.'
Miami's matchup against Washington will be the final of seven international games that will begin Week 1 with the Los Angeles Chargers and a yet to be named opponent in São Paolo. Three other games will be played in London — the Minnesota Vikings versus the Cleveland Browns, the Denver Broncos versus the New York Jets and the Los Angeles Rams versus the Jacksonville Jaguars — in addition to one in Dublin — the Vikings versus the Pittsburgh Steelers — and one in Berlin — the Atlanta Falcons versus the Indianapolis Colts.
The Dolphins have been a staple in international games since the foreign excursions began. Madrid will be the eighth place the Dolphins have played. Other international games include Germany (2023), United Kingdom (2021, 2017, 2015, 2014, 2007) and Canada (2008).
Brett Gosper, who heads Europe and APAC at the NFL, called the 2025 game a 'historic moment.'
'The exciting first-ever game in Spain underlines the NFL's continued commitment to expanding its global footprint and reaching new audiences across the world,' Gosper said in a statement. 'The Miami Dolphins playing at the Bernabéu Stadium, home to Real Madrid C.F., showcases the global appeal of the league and of our sport, in what promises to be a historic moment.'
Unlike the Commanders-Dolphins' 2023 meeting, expect the 2025 iteration to be close now that Washington has found their franchise quarterback in Jayden Daniels. The former 2024 No. 2 pick took the Commanders to the NFC Championship game enroute to being named offensive rookie of the year and earning his first Pro Bowl bid. Meanwhile, the Dolphins will look to get back on track after a disappointing 8-9 finish in 2024, coach Mike McDaniel's first sub-.500 record, despite the loss of several key players.
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