Pittsburgh Steelers vs New Orleans Saints - NFL Paris Game 2026

On Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., Stade de France is proud to host a groundbreaking event: the very first National Football League (NFL) regular-season game ever held in France. The 2026 NFL Paris Game will feature a matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New Orleans Saints.

This exceptional match confirms the Stade de France’s place among the must-see international sports venues on the global events calendar.  

The NFL’s choice of this new stop on the regular season schedule reflects recognition of the Stade de France’s high standards and the proven operational expertise of its teams.

Organized with the support of the Ministry of Sports, Youth, and Community Life, the French American Football Federation (FFFA), Plaine Commune, the City of Saint-Denis, the City of Paris, the Greater Paris Metropolis, and the Île-de-France Region, this event is fully in line with the Stade de France’s commitment to international outreach, while resolutely strengthening its local roots and contributing to the attractiveness and economic and social development of its surrounding area.

This exceptional event promises to be a major moment for all American football fans, in France and far beyond its borders.

THE NFL IN FRANCE
The NFL enjoys a growing presence in France, with more than 14 million fans. Flag football, a non-contact version of the sport, will make its debut as an Olympic sport at the 2028 Los Angeles Games (LA28), a major event that will further strengthen ties between France and the cities of Seattle and Los Angeles, both of which are actively involved in developing the sport. NFL Flag, the official youth flag football programme, was launched in France in 2023 in partnership with the FFFA and already reaches more than 8,000 young people. Its success is based on strong partner involvement, structured organisation and the promotion of videos, educational content and dedicated events.

A VENUE WORTHY OF THE EVENT
Inaugurated in 1998, the Stade de France has established itself as the arena for major sporting and cultural events. A multifunctional venue, it hosts a variety of international events, ranging from major football competitions to concerts by world-renowned artists. Its versatility makes it an event club in its own right.

The stadium is the only one in the world to have hosted a FIFA World Cup, a Rugby World Cup, UEFA Champions League finals, UEFA European Championship finals and to have played a major role in the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

THE NFL AROUND THE WORLD
To date, 62 NFL regular season games have been played outside the United States, thrilling iconic cities such as London, Berlin, Munich, Madrid, São Paulo, Mexico City, Toronto and Dublin.

Under the leadership of Commissioner Roger Goodell, the League continues to pit the best teams against each other in front of ever-growing international audiences, drawn to a spectacular sport amplified by proactive advertising and a bold expansion strategy.

Today, Paris joins this circle of major sporting capitals, further cementing its status as a major international stage, driven by a rich sporting culture and passionate fans.

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The full match line-up, including the opposing team, date and kick-off time, will be announced when the 2026 NFL schedule is revealed this spring. This moment will mark a new milestone for the NFL's presence in France and could become one of the major events leading up to the next Super Bowl, the annual pinnacle of American football.

Crédit : NFL / jazzvian