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NFL says Steelers-Saints game in Paris remains scheduled amid unrest
The NFL says the Steelers-Saints game remains on for Oct.
25 in Paris, despite protests and unrest in France.
The game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints is scheduled for Stade de France, north of Paris, and would be the first regular-season NFL game in France.
Demonstrations over rising living costs and poor school conditions drew hundreds of thousands of people across the country.
Police arrested at least 1,800 people after violent groups clashed with officers and looted shops.
The NFL says it is working with local authorities on security and that its sites have not been disrupted.
The Saints also say they plan to play and are receiving daily security updates from partners in France.
Both teams are preparing to travel to France, while the league says it will keep monitoring the situation.
The NFL says preparations continue for the Steelers-Saints game in Paris despite unrest and protests in France.
The Week 7 game is scheduled for Oct. 25 at Stade de France, north of Paris.
The league says it is working with local authorities and security partners and reports no disruption at league sites.
Saints spokesman Greg Bensel said the team plans to play and is receiving daily security updates from its partners in France.
Police arrested at least 1,800 people across France after violent clashes and looting during nationwide demonstrations.
- Who
- The Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints.
- What
- Their Week 7 game is scheduled to go ahead in Paris despite unrest in France.
- When
- Oct. 25, 2026. It is scheduled to start at 9:30 a.m. ET.
- Where
- Stade de France, north of Paris.
- Why
- Not stated
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The NFL said preparations were continuing for the Paris game scheduled for Oct. 25.
The NFL renewed its statement that preparations were continuing as scheduled despite the unrest.
The Saints are scheduled to leave for Paris after playing the New York Giants.
The Steelers plan to practice in Pittsburgh before departing for France.
- Matchup
- Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New Orleans Saints
- Date
- Oct. 25, 2026
- Venue
- Stade de France, north of Paris
- Scheduled kickoff
- 9:30 a.m. ET
- Arrests
- At least 1,800 across France
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Preparations continue as scheduled for NFL events and the game at Stade de France next Sunday,
In addition to working closely with the NFL, we have also maintained daily security updates with our security partners in France,
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Saints are scheduled to leave tonight for Paris, where they play the Steelers next Sunday at Stade de France. Despite intense riots and social unrest there, the NFL says the game is on. “Preparations continue as scheduled for NFL events and the game at Stade de France next
Saints executive Greg Bensel: “We concur with the NFL’s statement and are planning to play the game. In addition to working closely with the NFL, we have also maintained daily security updates with our security partners in France. Members of our football operations staff and