Steelers to face Saints in 2026 Paris Game at Stade de France — Giants Vs Saints
The Steelers will meet the Saints in giants vs saints on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, in the first NFL Paris Game at Stade de France. The Week 7 matchup gives Pittsburgh and New Orleans a place in the league’s first regular-season game in France, with kickoff set for 9:30 a.m. Eastern time.
Art Rooney II in Paris
Art Rooney II said the Steelers are honored to represent the team and the NFL in the league’s first-ever game in Paris. He also pointed to the broader stage the matchup creates for Pittsburgh, calling it an opportunity to connect with fans around the world in a historic setting.
“We're honored to represent the Pittsburgh Steelers and the NFL in the League's first-ever game in Paris this upcoming season,” Rooney said. “Playing the New Orleans Saints in such a historic setting is a great opportunity to showcase the NFL's global growth and to connect with fans around the world. It's an exciting moment for our organization and for Steelers Nation everywhere.”
Stade de France on Oct. 25
The game will kick off at 2:30 p.m. French time at the Stade de France, with the date set for Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. Fans can sign up for ticket information at nfl.com/Paris, and Steelers fans can buy official ticket and travel packages through On Location.
Those packages combine verified game tickets with official gameday hospitality and travel accommodations. The matchup is being played in partnership with GL events and has support from the French Department of Sports, Youth and Community Life, the Fédération Française de Football Américain, Plaine Commune, Ville de Saint Denis, Ville de Paris, Métropole du Grand Paris and Région Ile de France.
Saints and France
Gayle Benson said it is a privilege for the New Orleans Saints to take part in the NFL’s first regular-season game in France. Marina Ferrari called the event a historic milestone and said it highlights France’s appeal as a host for major international sporting events.
“It is a privilege for the New Orleans Saints to take part in the NFL's first regular season game in France,” Benson said. Ferrari said, “Hosting the National Football League's first regular-season game in France marks a historic milestone and serves as a powerful symbol of our country's international sporting influence.”
The game also lands as the NFL keeps building its European footprint, and the Saints are tied to the league’s flag football initiatives in France, which have grown rapidly and now engage thousands of young athletes. For fans planning the trip, the practical move is simple: register for ticket information, then use the official travel packages if they want tickets and accommodations bundled together.
