NFL says first regular-season game in France remains on track despite growing unrest in Paris

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Martin, C. (2026, October 15). NFL says first regular-season game in France remains on track despite growing unrest in Paris. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/nfl-first-regular-season-game-france-remains-track-despite-growing-unrest-paris

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The NFL announced that its first regular-season game in France between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints remains scheduled for October 25 at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, despite ongoing social unrest and protests in Paris. The league stated it is working closely with local authorities on security measures and expressed excitement about the event. This follows recent NFL games in Australia and reflects the league's continued expansion internationally.
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The NFL announced that its inaugural regular-season game in France will proceed as planned on October 25, despite ongoing social unrest and protests in Paris. The match between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New Orleans Saints is set to take place at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris. This event marks the league's expansion beyond its usual international venues in England and Australia, with plans for a record number of games outside the United States this season. The NFL has previously relocated games due to severe weather or poor field conditions but remains committed to holding the game as scheduled.

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The Steelers picked up their third win Sunday by defeating the Indianapolis Colts and will travel to Tampa this weekend to face the Buccaneers, who earned their first victory of the year last Thursday by upsetting the Dallas Cowboys.
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Earlier this season, the NFL sanctioned its first regular-season game in Australia, extending the league’s international reach beyond its longstanding presence in England. asserted
NFL → sanction → England
The 2026-27 season is also set to feature a record number of games outside the United States. asserted
season → set → States
In addition to Australia and England, games will be played in France, Brazil, Spain, Germany and Mexico. asserted
games → play → France
This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. uncertain
page → contain → partners
If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated. uncertain
News → sign → wager
This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom. asserted
that → create → newsroom
As the NFL’s inaugural game in the Paris area approaches, social unrest and protests in France have entered their third week, creating a broader security backdrop for the event. asserted
unrest → approach → event
However, the league said Wednesday that the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints is still expected to take place as scheduled Oct. 25 at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris. asserted
game → say → Paris
There is precedent for the NFL relocating games, although past changes have typically been prompted by extreme weather or field conditions. asserted
changes → be → weather
"We're excited for the first-ever regular season game in Paris, and preparations continue as scheduled for NFL events and the game at Stade de France on Oct. 25," the NFL said in a statement obtained by ESPN. asserted
NFL → continue → ESPN
"As we do for every NFL game, including our international games, we work closely with local authorities and partners on all operational and security matters. asserted
we → do → matters
We look forward to welcoming fans to Paris later this month. asserted
We → look → Paris
Protesters want the government to address schools that have been considered under-resourced, as well as deteriorating facilities and teacher shortages. asserted
that → want → schools
Some students have described buildings in disrepair and reported seeing rats inside. asserted
students → describe → rats
Some demonstrations have escalated into violence, prompting French authorities to deploy tear gas, stun grenades and other crowd-control measures, CBS News reported. asserted
News → escalate → gas
France will hold presidential elections next spring. asserted
France → hold → elections
The Saints will be the designated home team for the game in France. asserted
Saints → designate → France
New Orleans enters its Week 6 matchup with the New York Giants on a three-game losing streak. asserted
Orleans → enter → streak
The Steelers picked up their third win Sunday by defeating the Indianapolis Colts and will travel to Tampa this weekend to face the Buccaneers, who earned their first victory of the year last Thursday by upsetting the Dallas Cowboys. asserted
who → pick → Cowboys
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