The Pittsburgh Steelers and the New Orleans Saints will play at the Stade de France on October 25, 2026, as DAZN offers coverage through the NFL Game Pass. To mark the occasion, the league is rolling out a slate of free public fan events across the French capital in the days leading up to kickoff.
Organized in partnership with Live by GL events, the capital’s takeover centers on interactive fan experiences, pop-up museums, and retail installations. Most activations require advance registration through the NFL OnePass application, though no ticket to the stadium clash is required to attend the surrounding festivities.
Flag Football Takes Over the Champ-de-Mars
The open-air celebrations kick off on Friday, October 23, running through Saturday, October 24, at Place Jacques-Rueff on the Champ-de-Mars. Titled NFL Experience Paris and presented by Wilson, the two-day installation runs daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time.
Designed in collaboration with the Fédération Française de Football Américain, the site features a dedicated non-contact flag football gridiron. Visitors can join skills clinics, technical drills, and passing challenges led by Wilson. Entertainment will feature French football personalities, cheerleaders, mascots, and sets from DJ Dirty Swift alongside MC Lucie Agras.
A High-Stakes Throw Across the Seine
On Saturday, October 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. local time, organizers have scheduled an unusual passing challenge against the backdrop of Notre-Dame Cathedral. The Hail Mary challenge, presented by American Express, invites participants to heave long passes over the narrow arm of the River Seine between Port de Montebello and Promenade Maurice-Carême.
Commentator Florian Gilleron will host the event across the sector stretching from Petit-Pont to Pont au Double. While Saturday is open to the public for participants aged 18 and older, organizers noted that Friday, October 23, is strictly reserved for media and press credentials. Reservations for throwing slots are limited and managed through NFL OnePass.
Vince Lombardi Trophy and Super Bowl Rings on Display
Indoors at Pavillon Cambon Capucines located at 46 rue Cambon, NFL House Paris created with Adobe offers a historical and interactive deep-dive. The venue opens its doors to the general public on Friday, October 23, and Saturday, October 24, from noon to 7:00 p.m. local time.
Fans can view the Vince Lombardi Trophy alongside all 60 Super Bowl championship rings, test their skills on EA SPORTS Madden NFL, and use Adobe Firefly tools at the Adobe Fan Experience to digitally design custom team uniforms and helmets. A specialized Kids Morning is scheduled for Friday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ahead of general admission, with specific entry rules detailed on NFL OnePass.
Pop-Up Retail Space in the Marais District
For supporters looking to purchase official merchandise, the NFL Shop Paris presented by American Express and operated by Fanatics opens earlier in the week. Located at Galerie Joseph at 5 rue Saint-Merri in the Marais, the 1,100-square-meter pop-up runs from Monday, October 19, through Sunday, October 25.
The shop carries game-specific Steelers-Saints gear alongside limited-edition drops from Peace Collective, Mitchell & Ness, New Era, and the return of Football x Football. Fear of God drops its NFL Paris Essentials collection on Friday, October 23. Store hours run from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, closing early at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. American Express cardholders receive early access daily from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Within the boutique, the Amex Atelier hosts cultural exhibits focusing on fashion and art, including a separate exhibition of the Vince Lombardi Trophy running exclusively from October 19 to October 21.
Stade de France Kickoff and Broadcast Plans
The main event arrives Sunday, October 25, when the Steelers and Saints kick off at 2:30 p.m. local time at the Stade de France. Afrobeats star Burna Boy is scheduled to perform during the halftime show.
Fans unable to secure stadium tickets can stream every matchup of the season through NFL Game Pass on DAZN, which features broadcasting tools including NFL RedZone, NFL Network, and Multiview.
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