Sports · October 24, 2026
NFL House in Paris closes before Steelers-Saints game amid civil unrest
The NFL has closed its 'NFL House' fan experience and city-center retail shop in Paris ahead of the scheduled Week 7 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints. The decision follows widespread civil unrest and protests in the French capital. While individual team events for both the Steelers and Saints have been canceled or postponed, the NFL maintains that the regular-season game at the Stade de France—the league's first in France—will proceed as scheduled with enhanced security coordination.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- The NFL closed its 'NFL House' and pop-up shop in Paris on Saturday.
- The Pittsburgh Steelers canceled their 'Steelers House' fan event.
- The New Orleans Saints postponed their 'Saints House' event until Sunday.
- The game between the Steelers and Saints at Stade de France remains scheduled for Sunday.
- Paris is experiencing significant civil unrest, protests, and a heavy police presence.
Reported by only some outlets
- The NFL cited 'potential accessibility issues' for the closures in its OnePass app notification.
- Dani Watt, wife of T.J. Watt, publicly questioned the safety of holding the game during the unrest.
- Former NFL player Donte Stallworth participated in a fan event on Friday before the Saturday closures.
- Recent violent events occurred specifically in the Bastille neighborhood.
Confirmed
- NFL House and the Paris pop-up shop are closed.
- The Steelers canceled their fan event.
- The Saints postponed their fan event.
- The game is scheduled for Sunday at Stade de France.
Reported
- Accessibility issues were the primary reason for the Saturday closures. (The NFL)
- Events in the Bastille neighborhood specifically influenced the Steelers' decision to cancel. (Pittsburgh Steelers)
Rumor
- The game might be unsafe despite league assurances. (Dani Watt)
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