Commanders linked to historic NFL showdown in rumored schedule leak

The NFL schedule will be released next week. Rumored leaks are already surfacing around social media, which haven't been confirmed by the league but have caused significant buzz nonetheless.

While it won't force Washington Commanders fans to book flights just yet, one speculative leak tied head coach Dan Quinn's squad to a groundbreaking international fixture that signifies just how far this franchise has come under the new regime.

Rumored schedule leak ties the Commanders to first-ever game in Spain

According to a notable rumor — again, nothing has been confirmed one way or another — the Commanders will take on the Miami Dolphins in Week 11 of the 2025 season. Why is this significant if true? It's being tabbed as the first-ever international game in Madrid, Spain.

That sent excitement throughout the fanbase, although they won't be planning their trip until official confirmation arrives. That'll be before Wednesday, May 14, when the full list of games is revealed. Primetime contests and the international slate will be announced leading up to the big reveal. Commanders fans will be eagerly awaiting whether this rumor becomes something of substance.

The Spanish leg of the NFL's international series will be played at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, home of soccer juggernauts C.F. Real Madrid. This is a prestigious honor, especially considering how it breaks yet another barrier towards global dominance for the NFL. The fact that Washington is being entrusted with such a high-profile game (if the rumors are true) speaks volumes.

This would not have been the case a couple of years ago. One quick internet search for curious casual fans wouldn't have looked favorably on the Commanders. Now, it's nothing but positivity, ambitious plans, and remarkable early on-field success for this potential powerhouse.

Whether it's Washington reaching the NFC Championship game in its first season under Quinn, the new venue at the RFK Stadium site pending city council approval, or the 2027 NFL Draft coming to D.C., it's the sort of positive PR that the league wants to portray around the world.

If this rumored leak is confirmed, it also likely means that the Commanders' bye will be in Week 12. That's a little sooner than last season, but it represents another grueling slog over the first 11 weeks before their extended rest period.

Time will tell if this rumored leak holds significant weight. If it does, then Washington fans will have something else on their agenda during a 2025 campaign of which much is expected.

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