The National Football League is bringing regular-season football to the Paris region for the first time. On Sunday, October 25, 2026, the Pittsburgh Steelers will face the New Orleans Saints at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, marking the league’s debut in France.
Stade de France Gates Open at Noon
Stadium operators announced via social media that the gates at the Stade de France will open to the general public at 12:00 PM local time on October 25, 2026. Kickoff for the matchup between the Steelers and the Saints is scheduled for 2:30 PM local time, though event organizers note that schedules remain subject to change.
Public Transit Routes for Game Day
Fans traveling to the stadium via public transportation can utilize Paris Metro lines 12, 13, and 14, as well as RER commuter train lines B and D. Transit authorities advise attendees to check their specific ticket gates ahead of time to select the most direct rail route and minimize platform congestion around Saint-Denis.
Stadium Security Bans Large Luggage and Professional Cameras
Stadium security policies strictly prohibit large luggage, professional cameras, audio recording gear, and interchangeable-lens cameras with focal lengths exceeding 15 centimeters (6 inches). Also banned from the venue are banners, flags, badges, leaflets, and objects capable of serving as projectiles, including glass items, rigid flagpoles of significant diameter, helmets, air horns, and capped water bottles exceeding 50 centiliters in capacity. Additional prohibited goods include laser pointers, pyrotechnics, non-folding umbrellas, and all alcoholic beverages. Under separate guidelines issued by the league, attendees must also comply with specific NFL regulations governing allowable bag sizes and formats.
Burna Boy Set for Halftime Performance
Nigerian artist Burna Boy will headline the halftime show during the Paris fixture. The league’s international series routinely features prominent musical acts during the intermission of its marquee global fixtures.
Global Regular-Season Expansion Continues
The fixture in Saint-Denis represents the 63rd regular-season NFL game played outside the United States. Previous international series matchups have taken place in London, Berlin, Munich, Madrid, São Paulo, Mexico City, Toronto, and Dublin.
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