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Sports · October 14, 2026

NFL reiterates plan to play Steelers-Saints in Paris, despite local unrest

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The NFL has reaffirmed its commitment to staging the first-ever regular-season game in Paris between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New Orleans Saints on October 25, 2026. Despite three weeks of ongoing social unrest and protests in the French capital regarding education funding and school conditions, the league stated that preparations remain on schedule. The NFL emphasized that it is working closely with local authorities on security matters, though observers note that the league has moved international games in the past when conditions were deemed unsuitable.

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Reported by multiple outlets

  • The Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints are scheduled to play at Stade de France on October 25, 2026.
  • This would be the first NFL regular-season game ever held in France.
  • The NFL issued a statement via ESPN confirming preparations are continuing as scheduled despite local unrest.
  • The league is coordinating with local authorities and partners on security and operational matters.

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  • The protests in Paris are driven by demands for education reform, including addressing under-resourced schools and teacher shortages.
  • French authorities have detained over 5,000 people in connection with the protests.
  • The Saints are the designated home team for the matchup.
  • The Steelers played an international game in Dublin against the Minnesota Vikings in 2025.
  • The Saints' home stadium, Caesar's Superdome, has a private youth event scheduled for the morning of the game, suggesting it could potentially serve as an alternative venue.

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