NFL Announces Final Decision on Cancelling Paris Game as Protests Raise Safety Concerns for Steelers & Saints

The NFL has announced that its scheduled regular-season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New Orleans Saints will proceed as planned at the Stade de France on October 25, 2026. Despite widespread protests and social unrest across France raising safety concerns, the league confirmed it is working closely with local authorities and operational partners to keep preparations moving forward as scheduled.

Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio reported that the league could still reconsider if genuine safety issues arise, suggesting New Orleans as a potential backup venue. The fixture marks the NFL's first-ever regular-season game in France, supported by Steelers president Art Rooney II and Saints owner Gayle Benson.