After months of negotiations, it is finally done: according to information from RMC Sport, the first NFL match in France will take place in Paris, at the Stade de France, on October 25, 2026. It will pit the New Orleans Saints against the Cleveland Browns.
The NFL will organize a regular season match in Paris at the end of the year. RMC Sport announced it and it is now confirmed. According to our information, the meeting will take place on October 25, 2026 and, as expected, the Stade de France will host the event. A logical choice because with its 80,000 seats, it is today the venue with the largest capacity in the country.
The poster will pit the New Orleans Saints against the Cleveland Browns. It is not a surprise to see the Louisiana franchise take part in the event, which is affiliated and invests particularly in the French market. According to our information, an advertising spot to announce the match has already been filmed at the Stade de France with Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders.
This Saturday, an operation entitled “American football among the Ciel et Blancs” was also launched by Racing Club 92. Its goal? Win scarves and caps autographed by Saints quarterback Tyler Shough during halftime of the game. The contract for the match in Paris has already been signed and the NFL will officially communicate on Monday around 5 p.m.
5 million fans in France
Holding this event is already a success for France, which has long been behind in the field compared to other European countries. And this is the opportunity for the French American Football Federation to organize an XXL event. Activities on the Stade de France square would be envisaged in particular.
It is also proof that the NFL wants to establish itself permanently in the Old Continent and in France, the third largest European market with five million fans. Finally, it is the result of numerous exchanges and negotiations between all parties: NFL, Stade de France and the GL Events group, French American Football Federation (FFFA) and Sports Department (DIJOP)…
Last December, the president of the FFFA went to New Orleans to meet the players of the franchise. On the NFL side, representatives of the League should be present in Paris at the end of next week (February 7-8) for the Super Bowl. The opportunity to refine the organization of the event?
