Each year, the Stade de France resonates with the energy of numerous concerts. In 2027, SCH, Niska or Oasis are among those anticipated in Seine-Saint-Denis. But this iconic Francilian venue also knows how to please sports fans by hosting football and rugby matches. This autumn, the Stade de France opens its doors to an unprecedented event that is sure to spark chatter and delight American football enthusiasts.
For the very first time, the Stade de France will host a regular-season NFL game. Dubbed the NFL Paris Game 2026, this marquee event will pit the Pittsburgh Steelers against the New Orleans Saints.
As of today, 62 NFL regular-season games have been played outside the United States. American football has already made its mark in cities such as London, Berlin, Munich, Madrid, São Paulo, Mexico City, Toronto, and Dublin. Now Paris joins this distinguished lineup of sporting capitals, especially since the NFL's footprint in France is growing, with more than 14 million fans!
For those who can’t make it, there’s good news: the NFL Paris Game 2026 will be broadcast live on TV. So which channel and what time can viewers catch the clash between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New Orleans Saints?
On October 25, 2026, tune in to France 2 starting at 2:30 p.m. to catch live from the Stade de France this marquee NFL moment.
Note that France Télévisions is also set to broadcast three more NFL games this fall. On October 4, the matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and the Washington Commanders will take place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Still at the same stadium in the capital, the Philadelphia Eagles will face the Jacksonville Jaguars on October 11. Finally, on October 18, the game will see the Houston Texans take on the Jacksonville Jaguars. Note that these three games will be shown exclusively on the france.tv/sport channel.
