The NFL has confirmed that the New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers will play their Week 7 matchup in Paris as scheduled, despite escalating protests across France. The league's decision comes amid growing security concerns ahead of its first regular-season game in the country.
The historic matchup is scheduled for Sunday, October 25, at Stade de France, with kickoff at 9:30 a.m. ET.
According to Front Office Sports, the NFL issued a statement Sunday addressing preparations and security arrangements.
“We continue to work closely with local authorities and partners on all operational and security matters,” the league said.
The NFL added that both teams are receiving regular updates and that league sites have experienced no disruptions.
The statement followed another weekend of widespread demonstrations across France.
Approximately 550,000 people participated in Saturday's protest, according to the BBC. Authorities also made at least 1,200 arrests amid escalating violence.
Demonstrators have raised concerns about rising living costs and proposed education spending cuts.
Videos from Paris showed police deploying tear gas and water cannons as confrontations intensified.
Despite those developments, the NFL has not announced any changes to the game or its surrounding events.
Article Continues BelowThe matchup represents another milestone in the league's international expansion, with Paris joining its growing list of regular-season destinations.
It will also mark the sixth of nine international games scheduled for the 2026 season.
For the Saints and Steelers, preparations remain unchanged as both organizations await further security updates.
The NFL's position remains clear: Sunday's game is proceeding as planned, although officials continue monitoring conditions in France.