American Football in Paris

The New Orleans Saints will host the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 7 on October 25, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in the NFL's first regular season game to be played in Paris, France. The game will be played at the Stade de France, the country's largest stadium built in 1998.

This exceptional event promises to be a major moment for all American football fans, in France and far beyond its borders. In recognition, Bailey's Cigar Room in Carencro, LA will open at 8AM! Come grab some coffee and a premium cigar before watching the game.

Organized with the support of the Ministry of Sports, Youth, and Community Life, the French American Football Federation (FFFA), Plaine Commune, the City of Saint-Denis, the City of Paris, the Greater Paris Metropolis, and the Île-de-France Region, this event is fully in line with the Stade de France’s commitment to international outreach, while resolutely strengthening its local roots and contributing to the attractiveness and economic and social development of its surrounding area.

The NFL enjoys a growing presence in France, with more than 14 million fans. Flag football, a non-contact version of the sport, will make its debut as an Olympic sport at the 2028 Los Angeles Games (LA28), a major event that will further strengthen ties between France and the cities of Seattle and Los Angeles, both of which are actively involved in developing the sport. NFL Flag, the official youth flag football programme, was launched in France in 2023 in partnership with the FFFA and already reaches more than 8,000 young people. Its success is based on strong partner involvement, structured organisation and the promotion of videos, educational content and dedicated events.

To date, 62 NFL regular season games have been played outside the United States, thrilling iconic cities such as London, Berlin, Munich, Madrid, São Paulo, Mexico City, Toronto and Dublin.

Under the leadership of Commissioner Roger Goodell, the League continues to pit the best teams against each other in front of ever-growing international audiences, drawn to a spectacular sport amplified by proactive advertising and a bold expansion strategy. This month, Paris joins this circle of major sporting capitals, further cementing its status as a major international stage, driven by a rich sporting culture and passionate fans. Come to Carencro, LA and enjoy this seminal event at Acadiana's Best Smoke/Vape Shop!

Crédit : NFL / jazzvian / New Orleans Saints