Saints to Face Steelers in First NFL Game Played in France
The New Orleans Saints will face the Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris, France, in the first-ever NFL game played in the country. The Saints are designated as the 'home' team for this historic matchup at Stade de France.
Wilkes Barre Scranton Hazleton, PA, October 24, 2026 —
The New Orleans Saints are set to face the Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris, France, in what is described as the first-ever National Football League game played in the country. The matchup is scheduled for Stade de France, with the Saints designated as the “home” team.
The announcement identifies the participating teams, the city and venue, and the Saints’ designation for the game. It does not provide a date or kickoff time, so those scheduling details are not available in the information provided. The summary also does not specify whether the teams have other events planned around the matchup.
Stade de France is named as the site, but no further details about the stadium’s arrangements for the game are included. The “home” designation identifies the Saints’ role in the matchup; the information provided does not explain what practical implications, if any, that designation will have for the teams or spectators.
The matchup places the Saints and Steelers in Paris for an NFL game that would mark a first for France. No additional information is provided about how the teams were selected, the game’s place in either team’s season schedule, ticket availability, broadcast plans or any other operational details.
For now, the confirmed details in the summary are limited to the two teams, Paris as the location, Stade de France as the venue, the Saints’ designation as the home team and the game’s stated status as the first NFL game played in France. Further scheduling and event information was not included.
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