Anthems announced for 2026 NFL Madrid Game
Pablo Sáinz-Villegas will perform Spain’s anthem, while Taylor Momsen will sing the U.S. anthem before Cincinnati faces Atlanta.
The NFL has announced that Spanish guitarist Pablo Sáinz-Villegas and The Pretty Reckless lead singer Taylor Momsen will perform the national anthems before the 2026 NFL Madrid Game.
The Cincinnati Bengals and Atlanta Falcons are scheduled to play on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 3:30 p.m. CET at Bernabéu Stadium. The game has not yet been played.
Two artists for the pregame ceremony
According to the NFL announcement, Sáinz-Villegas will perform Spain’s national anthem and Momsen will perform the United States’ anthem.
Sáinz-Villegas is a Spanish-born classical guitarist who has been based in the United States for more than 25 years. Momsen is the lead singer of the rock band The Pretty Reckless.
Halftime performer announced earlier
The NFL said Manuel Turizo was announced on Oct. 9 as the halftime performer for the Madrid game. The league described the event as part of its 2026 International Games.
Broadcast and tickets
The NFL announcement says the anthems and halftime show will be broadcast live in Spain on DAZN, Cuatro and Mediaset Infinity. Tickets are on sale through NFL.com/madrid.
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The anthem performances and halftime show are scheduled for the Nov. 8 game; the Bengals-Falcons matchup remains upcoming.
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