The pregame scene told its own story in Paris. Before the first NFL game in France on Sunday, October 25, 2026, armed police walked around New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers fans gathered outside Stade de France.
Paris hosts a rare NFL moment
This was more than just a crowd outside a stadium. It was the setting for the first NFL game in France, with Saints and Steelers supporters taking in a notable moment for the league in Paris. The image captures the buildup before kickoff, when the energy of the event was still forming outside Stade de France.
For fans following the Saints-Steelers game, the location mattered as much as the matchup. France in Paris became the backdrop for a day that marked a first for the NFL, and the scene outside the venue reflected that sense of occasion. The staff photo by Chris Granger preserved a specific moment in that pregame atmosphere.
