NFL, Saints confirm plans for Paris game despite protests
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
The NFL and New Orleans Saints plan to proceed with their scheduled game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on October 25 at Stade de France, despite escalating protests in France related to living costs and education. Over the weekend, significant unrest led to violent clashes and extensive property damage, raising concerns about safety for players and fans. Both the league and Saints officials report that preparations and security measures are ongoing, with teams currently practicing in France. The situation will be closely monitored as the date approaches, but there has been no disruption reported at team sites so far.
- •The game is scheduled for October 25, 2026.
- •Protests in France have escalated with violent clashes.
- •NFL states safety measures are in place for the event.
- •Saints have personnel on the ground monitoring the situation.
- •Preparations for the game continue as scheduled.
- 6:43 PMYahoo Sports — NFL makes decision on Paris game amid protests, social unrest
- 5:30 PMCBS NFL — NFL, Saints address plans for Paris game during Week 6 as protests escalate in France
"The NFL is scheduled to play its first-ever regular season game in France next Sunday, but the country’s current political climate is making things difficult. Massive ongoing protests throughout the country, particularly in Paris, have resulted in thousands of arrests, hundreds of injured police officers and at least one death, in addition to widespread structural…
"The league says its continuing with its original plans and monitoring the situation
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 6:43 PMNFL makes decision on Paris game amid protests, social unrest
The NFL is scheduled to play its first-ever regular season game in France next Sunday, but the country’s current political climate is making things difficult. Massive ongoing protests throughout the country, particularly in Paris, have resulted in thousands of arrests, hundreds of injured police officers and at least one death, in addition to widespread structural…
- CBS NFLOct 18, 2026, 5:30 PMNFL, Saints address plans for Paris game during Week 6 as protests escalate in France
The league says its continuing with its original plans and monitoring the situation
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