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Saints and Steelers to meet in NFL's first Paris regular-season game

The New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers will play the NFL's inaugural regular-season game in Paris on October 25, 2026, as part of the league's international series.

First reported

By NBC Sports on May 12, 2026 at 4:25 PM EDT

Last update

May 14, 2026 at 5:23 AM EDT

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15 sources · 15 articles

15 sources write about this

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Blindspot: Right-leaning outlets exhibit a total blindspot, offering zero coverage of the first regular-season NFL game in Paris while centrist sources dominate reporting.
Saints and Steelers to meet in NFL's first Paris regular-season game
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In brief

The New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers will play the NFL's inaugural regular-season game in Paris on October 25, 2026, as part of the league's international series.

Facts about this story

  1. 1

    The game is scheduled for October 25, 2026, in Paris, France.

  2. 2

    It will be the first NFL regular-season game played in France.

  3. 3

    The matchup is part of the NFL's International Series.

  4. 4

    The game falls in Week 7 of the 2026 NFL regular season.

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    Both the Saints and Steelers published official confirmations of the matchup.

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    Saints representatives described participating in the historic game as a privilege.

How outlets are covering it

CBS News logo
CBS News

1 day ago

Pittsburgh Steelers to play game in Paris, France as part of international series

Focuses on the Steelers' perspective and frames the game within the broader NFL international schedule.

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Steelers to play Saints in NFL’s first game in Paris: Sources

Leads with sourced reporting to break the news ahead of official confirmation.

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'It is a privilege': New Orleans Saints to face Pittsburgh Steelers in first regular season game played in Paris

Emphasizes the Saints' organization's reaction and the historic nature of the game.

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New Orleans Saints, Pittsburgh Steelers set to square off in Paris, France on October 25th

Provides the confirmed date and frames the story for a Louisiana regional audience.

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Bradford Era logo
Bradford Era

10 hr ago

Look out, Paris: The Steelers and Pittsburgh have a French Connection, too

Takes a lighter cultural angle by drawing on Pittsburgh's historical ties to French heritage.

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Saints to play Pittsburgh Steelers in NFL's first Paris game on Oct. 25

Straightforward national sports coverage emphasizing the historic first-ever designation.

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WDSU logo
WDSU

1 day ago

Reports: Saints to face Steelers in NFL's first-ever Paris game

Frames the Steelers as a more compelling matchup than earlier speculation had suggested.

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NBC Sports logo
NBC Sports

2 days ago

Report: Steelers will play Saints in Paris on October 25

NBC Sports summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.

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NOLA.com logo
NOLA.com

1 day ago

Saints' opponent in Paris game might be juicier than previously thought

NOLA.com summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.

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WBRZ

20 hr ago

New Orleans Saints to play Pittsburgh Steelers in NFL's first game in Paris, France, this October

WBRZ summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.

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Pittsburgh Steelers to face Saints in Paris in France's first NFL game

LancasterOnline summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.

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Steelers Set to Face Saints in First-Ever NFL Paris Game

Sports Illustrated summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.

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WFMJ

17 hr ago

Steelers to play first NFL game in Paris against Saints

WFMJ summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.

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WTAE

21 hr ago

Pittsburgh Steelers to play Saints in Paris, France during week 7

WTAE summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.

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Background

The NFL's International Series launched in London in 2007 and has since grown to include games in Mexico City and, from 2023 onward, Frankfurt, Germany. Paris represents the league's latest European venue, reflecting continued efforts to build audiences outside North America. The Saints and Steelers are both long-established franchises with historically passionate fan bases - a combination that league officials and commentators have suggested makes for an appealing international showcase. The October 25 date places the game at the midpoint of the regular season.

Sources covering this story

15 sources write about this

15 articles tracked

CBS News logo
CBS News

Pittsburgh Steelers to play game in Paris, France as part of international series

May 13, 1:22 AM

The New York Times logo
The New York Times

Steelers to play Saints in NFL’s first game in Paris: Sources

May 12, 10:02 PM

WGNO New Orleans logo
WGNO New Orleans

'It is a privilege': New Orleans Saints to face Pittsburgh Steelers in first regular season game played in Paris

May 13, 11:29 AM

Louisiana Public Radio logo
Louisiana Public Radio

New Orleans Saints, Pittsburgh Steelers set to square off in Paris, France on October 25th

May 13, 12:25 PM

Bradford Era logo
Bradford Era

Look out, Paris: The Steelers and Pittsburgh have a French Connection, too

May 13, 9:00 PM

New Orleans Saints logo
New Orleans Saints

Saints to play Pittsburgh Steelers in NFL's first Paris game on Oct. 25

May 13, 4:00 AM

Pittsburgh Steelers logo
Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers to play Saints in 2026 NFL Paris Game

May 13, 5:04 AM

WDSU logo
WDSU

Reports: Saints to face Steelers in NFL's first-ever Paris game

May 12, 10:44 PM

NBC Sports logo
NBC Sports

Report: Steelers will play Saints in Paris on October 25

May 12, 4:25 PM

NOLA.com logo
NOLA.com

Saints' opponent in Paris game might be juicier than previously thought

May 12, 9:52 PM

WBRZ logo
WBRZ

New Orleans Saints to play Pittsburgh Steelers in NFL's first game in Paris, France, this October

May 13, 10:27 AM

LancasterOnline logo
LancasterOnline

Pittsburgh Steelers to face Saints in Paris in France's first NFL game

May 13, 12:37 PM

Sports Illustrated logo
Sports Illustrated

Steelers Set to Face Saints in First-Ever NFL Paris Game

May 13, 7:33 PM

WFMJ logo
WFMJ

Steelers to play first NFL game in Paris against Saints

May 13, 1:27 PM

WTAE logo
WTAE

Pittsburgh Steelers to play Saints in Paris, France during week 7

May 13, 10:03 AM

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